CREATIVE WRITING ACADEMY
The Creative Writing Academy is a two-week course for students ages 15–18, led by a world-class English instructor to help you unleash your creativity and develop your writing skills. You'll explore poetry, fiction, and nonfiction while receiving interactive feedback in a supportive, collaborative environment that emphasizes revision and editing. Whether you dream of becoming a best-selling author or simply want to grow as a writer, this course will help you excel as a written communicator.
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Class 1
Intro to Creative Writing Careers
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Class 2
Keys to Compelling Storytelling
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Class 3
Great Literary Works
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Class 4
Basic Plot Types
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Class 5
Literary Genres
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Class 6
World Building
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Class 7
Character Development
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Class 8
Constructing Dialogue
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Class 9
Endings & Denouement
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Class X
Writing Challenge
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Maximum class size six (6) students
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Personalized academic guidance including two one-on-one tutorials with your instructor
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Letter of Recommendation from your instructor (upon satisfactory participation)
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Access to video recordings of all ten (10) live classes for future review
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Take-home continuing study exercises and resources
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Course completion certificate
Why Choose World Scholars Academy?
Your Writing Instructor
Luke Young, Doctoral candidate in English (University of Oxford)
Luke Young is a doctoral candidate in English at the University of Oxford. His doctoral research focuses on modern essays and literature in Britain and America. He holds an MA in Literature and Culture, and a BA in English from the University of Birmingham.
He is an active playwright and essayist, and is the Winner of the TORCH Flash Fiction Competition for his original play Error, which he also directed. He is also a contributing author to the Routledge Companion to George Orwell, among other publications.
Luke is a tutor and instructor of English Literature at the University of Oxford, where he additionally interviews prospective undergraduate English students. He is the founding director of the Oxford Essays Research Group promoting the study of English essays across subjects and periods. Luke is a passionate tutor of creative writing and is dedicated to helping others express themselves with greater clarity and impact.
Kevin T.
This is the best online course I've ever taken. The teacher is very patient with us, and we can feel free to ask any questions. My instructor wanted us not only to learn what he taught, but to learn how to learn and love learning. I learned a lot in just one week and will definitely come back next time.
Thomas S.
My experience on the World Business Academy was amazing. My instructor was able to break down difficult concepts into easy and understandable lessons that allowed me to learn more than I ever thought I could. Overall a great academy and I met people that I am still friends with to this day. I highly recommend it!
Jake R.
I participated in the World Engineers Academy as a rising junior. I can say without a doubt that I loved the experience. My goals were to both enrich my engineering knowledge and learn about the engineering career specialties. I accomplished those goals but was surprised at how much fun I had.
Zeynep C.
I had the opportunity to participate in the World Coders Academy this summer and it was a great experience for me. The lessons are very interactive which keeps you engaged with the course. The instructors are great at what they do and they guide you throughout the whole course. I was having so much fun that I didn't want the program to end.
Sarvenaz S.
I joined the World Lawyers Academy and I have nothing but good words to say about this experience. Each and every one of the classes was filled with meaningful discussions, giving me a much better understanding of different specializations of the law and its intersection with politics, economics and philosophy. As a whole, I would describe my experience at the academy as unforgettable, engaging and educational.
Hannah M.
I took the World Scholars Academy Medical program because I had no idea what speciality I wanted to focus in. It was honestly an amazing experience. My mentor was spectacular! She was patient and helped make class a fun experience. I recommend taking this class to not only learn about taking medicine in the future but to become excited for medicine.
What Students & Parents Say
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How the Course Works
Our courses are delivered synchronously over two weeks through ten live and interactive online classes—each lasting approximately two hours and held on weekdays, with the weekend in between kept free for rest or catch-up.
In addition to the classes, you’ll receive two personalized 30-minute one-on-one academic tutorials with your instructor: one scheduled before the course begins and one after it concludes.
Your program also includes:
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A Letter of Recommendation from your instructor for university or internship applications (upon satisfactory participation)
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Access to video recordings of all 10 live classes for future review
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An official Course Completion Certificate
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Take-home study materials and curated resources for continued learning
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A maximum class size of six students to ensure a highly personalized experience