2202 - Summer Writing School: Creative Writing Introduction

Delivery Options IN-CLASS

Course Description

Improve your writing skills in a five-day intensive workshop led by an experienced author. Part of the U of T Summer Writing School, this course introduces you to a wider writing community working in many different genres. Part of each class is devoted to some aspect of literary technique (character, setting, plot, point of view, structure or revision) and the rest is a workshop session where supportive and constructive feedback will help you focus, polish and deepen your work.

Summer Writing School courses are applicable to the Certificate in Creative Writing.

Learning Outcomes

Understand fundamental literary techniques.
Take the opportunity to develop your own voice.
Analyze the content and style of your work and that of others.

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

Creative Writing : Elective Courses

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2202 - 018

Spring/Summer - 26

IN-CLASS

Available

In-Class

M, T, W, Th, F

10:00AM to 4:00PM

Jul 06, 2026 to Jul 10, 2026

Schedule and Location

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20.0

St. George Campus

IN-CLASS

Flat Fee non-credit

$699.00

Section Notes

Enrolment is open until June 26th. If you have difficulty registering, please contact our Enrolment and Learner Services team at 416-978-2400.

Submissions are not required for this course.

Summer Writing School Schedule:
Mon 10:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:30PM - 2:30PM Instructor Readings 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Tue 10:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Wed 10:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:30PM - 2:30PM Panel Discussion 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Thu 10:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Fri 10:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:30PM - 2:30PM Student Readings 3:00PM - 4:00PM

Withdrawal & Accessibility:
Deadline to withdraw from The U of T Summer Writing School is 4:00PM Friday, June 27th. To withdraw, please email learn@utoronto.ca.
For accessibility information, please email: scs.accessibility@utoronto.ca.

Textbooks are required for this class.

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This in-class course uses Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) to post course materials.

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