Creative Writing

Creative writing courses are an exploration of craft and imagination. By reading great works, discussing the techniques behind them, and practicing those techniques yourself, you will sharpen your critcal thinking and expand your creative abilities.

How to apply

Related courses

With so many different writing courses to choose from, you can experiment with genres and discover your personal writing style.

Courses can be taken individually by University Transfer students, as part of a related program, or as an elective. Many courses that focus on writing skills are transferable to institutions within B.C.

Creative writing

English

Communications studies

Digital media

Explore programs

Whether writing is a career goal or a personal passion, you'll build skills employers seek: critical thinking; collaboration and teamwork; creativity and innovation, adaptability and oral communication skills. People with strong writing and copyediting skills are well-positioned to work in publishing, journalism, advertising, marketing, or copywriting. Creative writing can also lead to professions in the entertainment or media industries.

Creative Writing, Certificate

Discover the power and beauty of the written word. This eight-month program will help you hone your skills and develop your unique voice by exploring different modes of writing.

Creative Writing Certificate

Related programs

Camosun offers flexible programs that give you the chance to explore your passion for writing.

Meet the faculty

The creative writing faculty is comprised of professional, experienced instructors who bring their own unique passions for literature and writing to the classroom.

Meet the faculty

Contact information

School of Arts & Science

Office hours: 8am-4:30pm

Fisher building 104

Lansdowne Campus

250-370-3298

artsci@camosun.ca

Contact Admissions for information about applying to Camosun.

Follow the School of Arts & Science on Facebook.