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Creative writing workshops events in Belfast, United Kingdom

Adult book club and Creative Writing workshop

Wed, May 8, 7:00 PM

William Street

Write-on with Penny McPherson at the Hub

Thu, Apr 25, 6:00 PM + 2 more

1 Day Creative Photography Workshop

Sat, Jun 1, 9:30 AM

Explore Bookmaking/ Concertina bound class

Wed, May 8, 6:00 PM

Vault Artist Studios, Marlborough House

Business Writing 1 Day Training in Belfast

Tue, Apr 23, 9:00 AM + 8 more

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Paint and Prosecco

Sunday at 2:00 PM

House Belfast

Business Writing 1 Day Training in Craigavon

Fri, May 3, 9:00 AM + 7 more

For venue details reach us at [email protected]

Paint and Prosecco at The Chelsea

Sat, May 11, 2:00 PM

The Chelsea

Interactive Workshop about Queer Utopias

Sat, Apr 20, 1:30 PM

Ulster University

Proposal Writing 1 Day Training in Craigavon

Mon, Apr 22, 9:00 AM + 8 more

The Drawing Social - Oil Pastels

Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Boundary Taproom

From Here to There: Writing and the City workshops 3

Fri, May 24, 10:00 AM

Sonic Arts Research Centre, Cloreen Gardens, Queen's University

Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making 2 Days Training in Belfast

Wed, Apr 24, 9:00 AM + 8 more

Writing a CV 1 Day Training in Belfast

Fri, Apr 19, 9:00 AM + 8 more

INTO District Training 2024

Sat, Apr 13, 10:00 AM

The Malone Hotel

From Here to There: Writing and the City workshops 2

Thu, Apr 18, 10:00 AM

Seamus Heaney Centre, 48 University Road, Queen's University

Luxury faux flower arranging workshop

Sat, Apr 20, 10:00 AM

Innocent Chaos Studio, PortView Trade Centre

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e Learning Courses, Belfast Events & Creative Writing Workshops.

E learning courses & training, led by experienced teacher & belfast author, scott gilmore (ba, ma, pgce)..

Scott is a fiction author and teacher with 10+ years’ experience and is a Literacy, ICT, and iPad specialist. Possessing an English Literature degree from Ulster University , a Creative Writing Master’s Degree from Queen’s University in Belfast , and a PGCE from Warwick University, Scott has a passion for Literacy and Literature from Primary school to university level.

As an attendee of Scott Gilmore’s e Learning courses and Creative Writing Workshops , you can be assured that training is of the highest level. Being trained by an experienced teaching professional can boost your level of understanding considerably, meaning your course fee is money well spent.

Upon attending the e Learning courses, personal training notes will be provided as well as a contact email address. This will ensure that you are aware of everything linked to your course.

Browse the selection of online training courses available below. All courses are hosted and attended through Google Classroom. This allows learners access to all of the resources easily through their Gmail account.

The e Learning courses menu is updated regularly and all bookings are handled through Eventbrite for security and customers’ peace of mind.

A really informative and interesting one-to-one course. Scott tailored the sessions perfectly to my business, passing on invaluable knowledge and encouragement which have given me confidence in growing my social media presence. Thanks Scott, look forward to more help with the blogging side of writing online.

Scott delivered a very detailed and enjoyable presentation on social media to myself and 2 colleagues. Very knowledgeable and professional!

I was trained recently by Scott on how to use WordPress for our company website. Scott was very organised, having notes printed and sitting ready for me to begin our training. It was a one-to-one training day which I really enjoyed as I could ask Scott questions throughout our training which he was more than happy to answer and advise me on. Scott has since reached out to me via email to assure me that if I need any additional advise or help that he is only an email or phone call away which is very much appreciated. To sum up, Scott is a patient, diligent and very knowledgeable trainer 🙂

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Oh, My Blog: Blogging Tips For Writers

Developing your online writer’s profile.

Writers can find it difficult to get their name out there, especially on the internet. Book a place on my Oh, My Blog e Learning course and you will be one step closer to boosting your writer’s profile.

As an author, digital trainer and experienced teaching professional, I have the knowledge and skills to help you develop your online writer’s profile.

Get your name out there on Google with writers’ blogs that help grow your presence online.

The course layout includes:

• The purpose of a writer’s blog,
• The importance of content planning,
• Blog layout for Search Engine Optimisation and blogging best practice,
• Evaluating performance with social media & Google Analytics, and
• Planning for future content.

This course will run for 4 weeks via Google Classrooms and Google Hangouts. This will mean ease of accessibility for learners from all over the world.

Writers will be able to pay for tickets via Eventbrite and have access to the course from the comfort of their own home.

All course resources will be emailed to the learner ahead of each week’s session to ensure they have the materials required.

A contact email will be provided in case the trainer needs to be contacted for any reason.

Date Scheduled With The Learner

Course runs for 6 weeks

Online Learning via Google Meets & Classroom

Start At The Beginning: Writing Class For Beginners

Creative writing workshop for beginner writers held via an online learning provider, to be announced soon. This course is perfect for an inexperienced writer or someone looking to get to grips with the writing process.

All authors will take a series of six sessions to explore the basic aspects of writing and storytelling.

This will ensure that learners have a stable foundation upon which to build that story they’ve been meaning to tell.

The sessions will include:

• Creative Writing Exercises
• Character Building
• Creating A Realistic Setting
• Plotting Through The Story
• Adding Detail and the Dreaded First Draft
• Redrafting and Pulling It All Together

This course will run for 6 weeks via Google Classrooms and Google Hangouts. This will mean ease of accessibility for learners from all over the world.

Course runs for 4 weeks.

Social Media & You: Maximise Your Reach & Influence

This Social Media & You course is based around accepted best-practices followed by businesses to expand their reach and growth online.

As an experienced educator and digital trainer, I have taught this course multiple times to businesses in order to focus and target their use of social media networks.

By enrolling on this course, writers will gain an understanding of which social media networks work for them and also how best to set up the profiles effectively.

This modules within the course include:

• How you can use social media,
• Social media best practice,
• Optimising images for social media and hashtags & links,
• How to maximise your social media approach & profiles.

This course will run for 4 weeks via via Google Classrooms and Google Meets. This will mean ease of accessibility for learners from all over the world.

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Monday 29 April - Friday 3 May 2024

Tutors: John Glenday and Jane Clarke

Guest Tutor: Emma Must

Past Workshops

University of leeds, priestley climate scholars.

Weds 10 May 2023 online

Resilience and Adaptation:

Seminar and eco-writing workshop 

Belfast Festival of Learning

Fri 24 March 2023 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast

Walking for Words: Write Your City  

Learn a new way to explore your city!

Join us for a walk round Belfast city centre, followed by a creative writing session to capture what you see, hear and experience in words. You’ll be guided, step by step, by local poet Emma Must.

Falls Women’s Centre

Cross-community shared history.

Weds 2 November 2022, Ulster Museum; Weds 1 March 2023, Women's Support Network; Weds 26 April. Falls Women's Centre

Ulster Museum Troubles Exhibition

Creative Writing Sessions (Ekphrasis)

Community Arts Partnership

Sat 20 November 2021

Morning & afternoon

Poetry in Motion Community

Poetry Masterclasses

'Beginnings & Endings' +

'Buff & Polish'

(for poets across Northern Ireland)

Community Arts Partnership

Sat 13 November 2021

Seamus Heaney HomePlace

Sat 24 July 2021

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Nature Walk & Writing Workshop

Join poet Emma Must for a summer walk to Lough Beg, followed by a writing workshop. Writers with any level of experience, or none at all, are very welcome. The walk will last about an hour; the workshop will be guided step by step. A bus will bring participants to Lough Beg but please wear shoes suitable for walking and bring a notebook and pen. (4 hours total, including short break) (SOLD OUT)

November 2020

Poetry in Motion Community Fermanagh Writers Poetry Writing Workshops

John Hewitt International Summer School

July 2020 Armagh

Ecopoetry Writing Workshops (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

November 2018

Footfalls and Springboards: Poetry Writing Masterclasses

C S Lewis Festival

November 2018 East Belfast

Green Lines: Urban Nature Walk and Writing Workshop

Hillsborough Festival of Literature & Ideas

April 2018 Hillsborough

Foraging for Images: Forest Walk and Poetry Writing Workshop

March 2018 Flowerfield

Sounding Lines: Poetry Writing Masterclasses

December 2017 Belfast

Steinbeck Celebration: The Human Heart and the Land

October 2016 Roe Valley Country Park Limavady

From Leaf to Line: Nature Walk and Writing Workshop

Writing the Ravine

Belfast city council.

Spring/Summer 2016 Botanic Gardens Belfast

Creative writing workshops with Friends of Botanic Gardens, Stranmillis Residents' Association and Botanic Primary School; Open Days in the Ulster Museum and Palm House alongside writer Jan Carson; hoarding designed and created by artist Peter Strain; Project Manager Cailín Lynn.

Seamus Heaney Centre

2015, 2016, 2017 Queen's University Belfast

Summer School Ekphrasis Workshops at the Ulster Museum; Group Workshops; 1:1 tutorials

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August 2015

Ekphrasis Workshops

Madras Christian College, Chennai India

August 2015

Ulster Hall, Belfast

'Beyond Words' Creative Writing Workshop, with Cruse Bereavement Care

2015 Queen's University Belfast

'Structure & Serendipity' Poetry MA Class & Workshop (cover for Dr Leontia Flynn)

Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast

Poetry Writing Workshops

2013, 2014 Queen's University Belfast

Introduction to Creative Writing Undergraduate Classes & Workshops

Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards

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Since 2015 we’ve been a force for creativity in Belfast and beyond, providing over 14,000 creative writing opportunities for schools, youth groups and young writers aged 6 to 18. We have delivered hundreds of free Storymaking Workshops, Write Club Meetings and special projects, all supported by our amazing volunteer mentors.

We want to show every young person in Northern Ireland that creative writing is all about joy, imagination and creativity.

Our patrons are the acclaimed writers Glenn Patterson, Roddy Doyle, Nick Hornby, Lucy Caldwell, Paul Muldoon and Dave Eggers.

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We will empower young writers on the island of Ireland and nurture their creative self-expression, especially as they grow up with decreasing opportunities to do creative things. We will connect up young writers and provide a supportive, positive atmosphere that protects creative headspace, where everyone can be different, can be themselves; where success is not academic or economic, but on their own individual terms; where creative writing is not just a dream or a fantasy but an enriching, empowering and important path through life.

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Top 6 Creative Writing Courses in Belfast With Placements

Nowadays, creative writing is one of the most widely used forms of writing, and more and more individuals are choosing to enroll in specialized courses. your choice of words and how you employ them will make a huge difference in this type of writing. enrolling in creative writing courses in belfast will help you develop the art of word combination, which is necessary to attract the reader’s interest..

The writing sector has only lately expanded to become a sizable global industry, and as a result, it has been included in the list of reputable professions. A creative writing course will go over how to start a freelance writing career and make money from either full or part-time employment.

Some courses will emphasize writing improvement. But most classes will show you how to write in various genres, including poetry, nonfiction, and fiction. Be extremely picky when selecting your Creative Writing courses because doing so might occasionally ruin your experience.

What is Creative Writing?

Any writing that exhibits originality and deviates from the standards of academic, professional, journalistic, or technical literature is referred to as creative writing. This style of writing tells a story with creativity and imagination. It can include poetry, screenplays, fiction, and essays.

You can master creative writing with the help of professional writing classes. Your creative writing abilities will increase with continued study and practice. A creative writing course online can assist freelance writers to refine their craft and shift more toward fiction writing. Poets and writers who narrate stories are needed by many brands.

Why Enroll in a Creat ive Writing Course?

When you enroll in a creative writing course, you’ll receive several learning advantages. As a freelance content writer, the following are the main advantages of enrolling in an online English writing course:

• Discover your distinct writing style.
• You will gain a hands-on learning opportunity that helps you develop the necessary skills.
• Learn various writing skills and styles.
• Write excellent fiction style.
• Recognize and use the fundamentals of creative writing when producing stories and poems.
• Become an expert in English-language literary classics. You’ll comprehend how this affects the process of writing a book or a novel.
• To hook readers, and create more compelling and believable stories.
• Increasing your vocabulary will help you communicate better.
• Develop your writing skills and increase your creativity.

Creative Writing Vs Content Writing

There are notable differences between creative writing and content writing based on several different factors.

●      Tone

Creative writing can have a range of tones, depending on the writing style and the author’s mood. The author can select the tone that best suits their piece. It can be joyful, emotional, frightful, painful, consoling, hopeful, despondent, and other things. The tone used by the artist is not limited to what is “acceptable.”

Writers of content must adhere to a set brand tone, whether they are independent contractors or employed by a website content writing agency. There are frequently few choices. The tone of content writing is typically objective, serious, positive, and educational.

●      Purpose

Another significant distinction between creative writing and content writing is this. Expression, entertainment, and involvement are typically sought for outcomes of creative writing. Sometimes writers will just ramble on about whatever comes to mind. Writing content is done with a certain objective in mind. It could involve selling, distributing information, or pursuing other business goals.

●      Artistic freedom

When it comes to creative freedom, creative writing, and content writing are very different. In contrast to content writers, creative writers have far more artistic latitude. The composition’s duration, tone, style, format, and objective are all under their control.

Also, they are given the artistic leeway to exaggerate, use imagery, and use figurative language whatever they like. Content writers must follow SEO and writing standards despite their creativity. In the latter, it’s critical to increase the intended audience’s visibility and ability to read the content.

●      Style

Creative writers use a vivid, fantastical, and inventive tone that may be based on reality or fantasy. The writing style of content writers, on the other hand, is meticulous, elegant, factual, and instructional.

●      Platforms

Creative writing can be utilized for blogs, magazines, newspapers, and even handbooks, depending on the audience it is intended for. Writing content is also used by digital platforms that wish to leverage SEO to bring in organic visitors.

Advantages of Creative Writing Course

• Imagination

Your imagination is exercised when you make up fresh settings, situations, and characters for your work.

• Improved Thinking Clarity

Creating structures for your creative writing enables you to rationally and emotionally organize your thoughts. You’ll be able to outline clear solutions to challenges in the future by having a clear perspective on events in the job and the rest of your life.

• Broader Vocabulary

Your vocabulary will grow as you experiment with new forms of expression via creative writing. As your writing abilities develop over time, your language use and vocabulary will also increase, which will be beneficial in all social and professional settings.

• Critical Review

You will learn how to critically analyze others’ writing as well as have your work critiqued as part of your creative writing course. Being able to listen to feedback and implement constructive criticism is an important skill that will benefit you in whatever career path you choose.

●      Exposure To Language

It gives pupils the chance to experiment with various word kinds, phrase patterns, and forms. By exposing kids to more than simply reading a tale about what they did that day or explaining who they are as a person, it broadens their perspective on the world.

Types Of Creative Writing Courses

These are a few typical categories of creative classes that might aid in your writing development:

●      Short story writing

These programs instruct students on how to tell engaging tales in fewer words. Also, these programs teach students how to incorporate only the most crucial elements of a scene to keep the tale brief.

●      Fiction writing

Writing fiction entails making up events and characters, and these workshops assist authors in creating fully realized non-realistic stories. They can assist the pupils in expanding their imaginations and using appropriate language to arouse the readers’ emotions. A fiction writing course may teach you how to structure a tale effectively to entertain readers, which is the main goal of fiction.

●      Non-fiction

These writing classes aid students in producing fact-filled non-fictional writings like memoirs and blogs. Students learn different non-fiction writing styles, how to organize their work, and how to check sources to make sure the material is true and reliable in creative non-fiction workshops.

●      Copy editing

Copy editing is the process of editing and verifying text for accuracy and consistency. Copy editing courses teach students how to polish and edit their work. Also, these courses assist authors in learning a variety of editing techniques, including drafting, spelling, and proofreading.

●      Screenplay writing

Students can master writing techniques and styles that are appropriate for TV scripts and films. For instance, students are taught how to style character speech, select the appropriate typefaces, and make screen headers in screenplay writing classes. Also, some screenwriting schools offer a variety of exercises that aid authors in character development and scene transitions.

●      Novel writing

Students learn how to write lengthy, imaginative stories in novel writing classes. In a novel-writing class, students learn to keep their creativity alive while organizing the storyline and keeping a consistent voice throughout the book. You may devote time to make the required preparations for writing a novel with the aid of these courses.

●      Poetry writing

Students can learn the skills needed to write several kinds of poems, including sonnets, free verses, and blank verses, in a poetry writing class. Students can learn about and practice composing many kinds of poetry in these workshops. To learn and build their writing styles, students also research the writing styles of well-known poets.

Career Opportunities for a Creative Writer

We’ll look into writing positions to help identify one that matches your qualifications and career objectives.

●      Content Writer/ Author

Even though it might be the most obvious profession, many individuals still have the desire of becoming writers. Keep in mind that as a creative writer, you must be familiar with all the techniques for harnessing your imagination and conveying it through writing.

Yet, the title “writer” is a catch-all for a variety of professions since writing isn’t limited to novels; other forms of writing include poetry, prose, theatre, short stories, and so on. Make sure to pursue your dream to the end because real passion is one of the most crucial factors in achieving achievement.

●      Copywriter

Copywriting is perhaps the finest approach to launching your writing career because it pays very well. Writing for marketing and other types of advertising is referred to as copywriting. A sort of written material called “copy” aims to raise brand recognition and compel potential consumers to act. There are numerous types of copywriting and numerous businesses that utilize it, thus there are numerous work opportunities available.

●      Journalist

Sometimes it requires a lot of creativity to be a journalist, so you have to be able to relate to every bit of information you get. Journalism also covers more than just the news, unlike politics. You can work as a journalist for the sports, movie, or fashion industries.

But be careful, the competition in this profession is fierce and initially not very lucrative, so go in this direction if you’re honest and you think you can change or better the journalism industry.

●      Travel Blogger

Travel writing is the ideal profession if writing and traveling are your two greatest loves. It’s also important to note that you’ll need to travel the world and write incredible articles about your incredible adventures.

The best part is that a publisher is not required to work as a travel writer; all you need to do is grab your bag, create a blog about your incredible trip, and from there, you’ll have even more opportunities for cooperation and possibly job titles.

●      Social Media Specialist

Today, every reputable business takes advantage of at least one social network’s advantages because it’s where the majority of clients hang out and you can easily target them there. Yet, it takes well-written, original language to persuade a potential consumer to act and purchase their goods. As a creative writing graduate, you can write such a text.

It will be practically hard to not get work in this industry because there are constantly hundreds of job offers from different sorts of companies.

●      Email Marketing Specialist

Email marketing specialists’ only goal is to sell you their products by providing you with some fresh knowledge and making you feel like a part of the community. The more customers you persuade to make purchases and the faster you advance in your career, the better paid this profession often is because you can affect their bottom line.

●      Editor

The writing process also entails editing and revising the initial draught until it is flawless and prepared for submission. Being an editor entails more than just fixing spelling and punctuation mistakes. It also implies improving upon what was originally written; for example, taking a concept and rewriting it in more elegant and better-sounding terms. Thus, you can always work as an editor.

●      Columnist

The publication of their column in a prestigious publication like Cosmopolitan, Vogue, or Forbs is a goal of many writers. Even though there is fierce competition in this field, competent and confident individuals have nothing to be concerned about. Depending on the topics you write about, having a column in a magazine may be a well-paid, enjoyable profession that also allows you to travel and interact with fascinating people.

●      Ghostwriter

If you’re not yet ready to make your name known to the world, ghostwriting is one of the best ways to launch your writing career. The world of freelancing is full of these opportunities. You can write whatever you want, including books of various genres, articles, blog entries, and much more.

You can create articles on any subject you like, and then sell them to a business that requires them. Nevertheless, if you’d prefer something more reliable, numerous businesses are seeking for ghostwriters to produce their articles using the names of made-up authors who don’t exist.

Top Creative Writing Courses in Belfast

Rank #1. Creative Writing Courses in Belfast

1. IIM SKILLS

IIM SKILLS is ranked one of the best creative writing courses in Belfast. IIM SKILLS offers industry-recognized master certification under excellent faculty with immense experience in the domain. IIM SKILLS is committed to offering top-notch services at affordable prices without sacrificing student success or course quality.

Along with 30 hours of self-learning online Content Writing Course , 16 hours of lectures, and practical assignments, IIM SKILLS also provides 14 hours of internship session opportunities and freelance opportunities where you can learn to develop your skills and promote yourself in a real-world scenario that will help you to create a better portfolio for a successful future in creative writing.

Rank #2. Creative Writing Courses in Belfast

Udemy is one of the biggest global destinations for learning and teaching across the globe. It provides self-paced learning where students can learn within their time frame. Udemy provides one of the best creative writing courses in Belfast.

Udemy’s creative writing courses may help you develop your writing talents whether you’re working on the first draught of a novel, trying to write your memoirs, or just want to polish them. Start a creative writing course on Udemy to master the fundamentals of poetry and story structure from acclaimed authors.

Rank #3. Creative Writing Courses in Belfast

3. Coursera

Coursera provides only online courses which anyone can opt for from anywhere in the world. They provide creative writing courses in Belfast at pocket-friendly prices. They work with universities to offer online courses to students. Their courses are for four to twelve weeks with one or two hours of videos than contain lectures. Once purchased students can learn in their own time.

Coursera provides online courses such as creative writing, editing, novel writing, Poetry workshop, Fiction, and Non-fiction writing, etc from worldwide universities like Wesleyan University, Michigan State University, University of Michigan, etc.

The Coursera learning schedule is mostly customizable and self-paced. Even professionals who are currently employed can still learn when it suits them. When the course is finished, a shareable certificate is awarded. Making a writer’s profile where the certificate may be shared to recognize the talents is made easier by doing this.

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Rank #4. Creative Writing Courses in Belfast

4. Queens University Belfast

Queens University in Belfast is one of the top creative writing courses in Belfast where you can build your professional skills as an author and engage with the vibrant creative community of the Seamus Heaney Centre.

The curriculum encourages you to experiment with all these writing styles before selecting a specialization. It comprises prose writing and script writing. You will be required to read widely, entertain novel ideas, engage in adventurous reading, and react to the work of your fellow writers rigorously and generously.

Building on your grasp of the literary market and the business sides of literary creation, you will practice becoming an autonomous writer and a self-reflective lifelong learner.

You will learn from seasoned novelists, playwrights, and screenwriters, participate in workshops with visiting authors, publishers, editors, and agents, and add to Queen’s University of Belfast’s great legacy of creative innovation.

Rank #5. Creative Writing Courses in Belfast

5. Writer’s Digest University

Interested in improving your writing skills? Your blogging skills? Want to become a copywriting expert to support your creative writing while earning a solid side income? You should look into the online courses offered by Writer’s Digest University, which apart from providing top creative writing courses in Belfast are intended to help you develop your writing skills and accomplish your writing objectives.

You’ll get weekly assignments to motivate you to keep your writing on track and you’ll get specific advice from our professional writing instructors, guide you and make sure you’re making strides in becoming a better writer.

Rank #6. Creative Writing Courses in Belfast

6. Henry H arvin

Henry Harvin is a leading Ed-tech company that provides creative writing courses in Belfast. By upskilling professionals through programs that emphasize practical application, it gives them essential abilities. These programs are designed to provide effective and easy business training to professionals and students by experts with extensive industry experience.

Get ready to learn the fundamentals of creative writing and become an expert creative writer. Henry Harvin provides a 40-hour duration course and you also get access to 3 months paid internship where the trainers will see you through the creative writing world and make you job ready.

This course entitles you to live video learning, 15 Hours of Lectures, 15 Hours of Assignments, 10 Hours of Hands-on Tools, and many more complimentary modules. With the recent increase in the scope of creative writing in India henryharvin.com provides you with tools that make you job-ready and prepare you for a career in creative writing.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1. is a creative writing course necessary to become a good writer.

Under the direction of seasoned mentors, creative writing classes offer the ideal setting and platform for budding authors to discuss their ideas with like-minded individuals and practice using a variety of writing styles. It offers the crucial encouragement and confidence that many people need to often stifle their gift and creativity.

Without the right sense of creativity and ability to look beyond everyday mundane reality, writers can’t deliver compelling content consistently and keep the audience engaged. Alternatively, you can also start & expand your niche blog, write & publish your book, or collaborate with other authors to create master writing pieces.

Q2. What is the scope for creative writing courses?

Although many students of creative writing desire to become authors, creative writing abilities may also be used to prepare you for a variety of jobs, such as copywriting, screenwriting, and songwriting. Aspiring songwriters, for instance, will benefit from mastering music theory. A copywriter may create effective advertisements with the use of marketing tactics. Film theory and acting training will be useful to screenwriters. Also, creative writing might help you become ready for a job as a public relations expert, communications director, or social media manager.

Q3. What does a creative writing course entail?

Creative writing courses introduce various literary and non-literary writing forms to aspiring writers such as prose, poetry, drama and screen-play writing, songwriting, artistic reviews, etc. In addition to giving students a thorough grasp of the numerous technical aspects of various writing styles, a well-structured creative writing course also enables them to choose the best creative writing format for themselves. These creative writing courses in Belfast comprise fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, and drama writing. It also helps to improve the overall quality of writing using idioms, similies, metaphors, dialogues, etc.

Q4. What are the qualifications for enrolling in creative writing courses in Belfast?

Any individual who has a knack for writing can enroll themselves in one of the above creative writing courses in Belfast.

Q5. What career prospects are there after creative writing courses in Belfast?

Building a portfolio of your greatest writing, with a focus on including your published work, is necessary to establish your reputation as a professional writer. By consistently contributing to your school newspaper or magazine, you can keep your writing skills strong. So try to read and write as much as you can.

Q6. Can one do freelance as a creative writer?

Certainly, while there are some scheduling restrictions, many authors prefer freelancing over full-time employment.

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One of the most exciting jobs in the world is to become a creative writer. Why? Creative writers can convey certain messages through their writing so that a reader can react in a way, they have never imagined before. Creative writing makes people wonder while reading and makes their imaginations come alive. Make sure you read the full article to choose the best creative writing courses in Belfast.

Writing can come in various forms such as fiction novels, biography, poetry, speeches, personal essays, and scriptwriting. But the most popular ones are scriptwriting and writing novels. The commercial industry has made bookselling a good business, as well as scriptwriting is the most applied skill. Every video we watch today contains a good script behind the scenes. These are just a few reasons why creative writing has become so popular.

What is Creative Writing Course?

Understanding what exactly creative writing is will give a brief idea. Creative writing is more than just writing words. The purpose of such writing is to use a person’s imagination to create art but in a written form. This is why creative writing is an art, as it allows an individual’s imagination into creating a unique piece of work. 

The process involves using imagination, innovation, and creativity in a storytelling way. Different types of creative writing include descriptive, persuasive, narrative, letter writing, and journal. Each of the writing has a unique attribute and needs very different skills. But all creative writing needs one same thing which is to imagine. 

Yes, imagination is a must when it is to writing creatively. Because storytelling needs the talent to imagine and put them in words. This is how a reader can read and understand what the writer is trying to convey. It also makes the reader imagine and takes them to a particular scenario. This is how creative writing becomes so fun to read. 

When doing a course in creative writing, one must understand that creative writing requires the ability to imagine. Also, those who enjoy writing will do wonders on their path as creative writers. Doing a course from a reputed educational institute is a bonus. How? An educational institute grants a certificate after the completion of the course.

Which is beneficial in the resume while looking for good hiring. An individual is recognized as a certified creative writer when companies are looking for professionals. Not only that but there are more learning and practicals when having a creative writing course done. Read the full article to understand the best institute to choose. As the article contains the best creative writing courses in Belfast.

Is It Worth an Investment to Pursue a Creative Writing Course?

Before jumping to the conclusion of whether or not creative writing is a suitable course. Ask yourself these questions first, are you passionate about writing? Do you like to imagine a lot? Would you rather write for a living or sell your favorite chocolates? If your answers are all related to writing then yes, writing is your forte. 

But to become a creative writer, taking up a course is a must. When pursuing a creative writing course, they help guide you with the basic learnings. From beginner learning to advance, everything is being taught when taking up a course.

You could be exploring a new career in life or developing a skill that is going to be with you forever. Then taking up a course will be very beneficial. Most educational institutes hire experts for the students to learn and they are more aware of the latest tools. So, you get the best of everything during the course. 

Reason Why a Creative Writing Course is Wroth Investment:

• Increases your observation skills.
• Hands-on experience 
• Research skill is being developed.
• Polishes communication skills.
• Makes your brain active.
• More exposure.
• Meets like-minded people.
• Becomes a certified professional.

While hiring an employee, an employer will look for self-confidence, time management, and communication skills. This is also developed during the whole course and enhances your writing ability. You get to meet like-minded people, connect with them and become a part of a community. Taking up a course is also a gateway to great exposure. And people will come to know your learned skills which will give you a reference later on. This makes pursuing a creative writing course worth an investment. 

Some of the Best Creative Writing Courses in Belfast 

1. iim skills.

This educational institute has been recognized as the world’s leading online educational institute. The classes are online which makes it even easier to do from anywhere in the world. When their educational blog became a success and after reaching about 1 million people for career guidance, they started their online training programs. 

The first course which got launched was the Content Writing Course . After a successful reach and many students enrolled in the program, IIM SKILLS started providing other various courses too. As of today, they have 15000 trained students from 35 countries across the world.

For five years, they have delivered more than 25000 training. The program faculty members are well-experienced within the industry. During their certified programs, IIM SKILLS makes sure every student gets hands-on experience. It is the best option for creative writing courses in Belfast.

What is Included in the Course?

• 4 weeks of live online classes
• 3 months of guaranteed internship
• 30 hours of training
• Free tools that are worth 35k
• Opportunities to do freelance
• Portfolio development
• Get to learn from experts
• Lifetime consulting support
• Get published in the Times of India

IIM SKILLS  offers a lot of opportunities during their course. The course called Content writing Master Course includes creative writing as well. The course extends up to 4 months, where the first month is more of learning with classes. The classes are taught by industry experts. 

A certificate will be given to each student who passes the test. To take it further, students can opt for the 3 months of the internship program which will help to build a portfolio. Overall, it is worth it as there are a lot of perks to doing the course. It is suitable for creative writing courses in Belfast.

2. Write Here

Write Here offers one of the most affordable courses in Belfast. It is run by a very known Editor named Rufus Purdy. Who happens to be the editor at the Curtis Brown literary agency and Curtis brown creative novel writing school. Over the past years, he has worked with 4 different authors into writing novels.

Some of the famous books he has worked on are The best of our spies, The swiss spies, Vienna spies, and many others. And the renowned authors he has worked with are Michelle Cook, Paul Laird, Natalie Lewis, Lorraine Peck, and more. Being a journalist, his work has been published in the Times, The Financial Times, and the Sunday Times Travel Magazine. It is best for creative writing courses in Belfast.

What is Included in The Course?

• 8-week novel writing course.
• Taught by the director himself.
• Editing and pitching novels.
• Masterclass on characterization, plot, and dialogue.
• Q&A sessions.
• Self-paced course.
• Learning materials are provided.

He offers this amazing creative writing online course. Which covers – how to write a novel online course at 99 dollars. It is pretty convenient if an individual wants to pursue writing novels. And the course is being taught by Rufus Purdy, who is the director of Write Here. This is one of the options for creative writing courses in Belfast.

The institute is recognized as a global destination for learning and teaching people across the Globe. The founder of Udemy is Eren Bali, Oktay Caglar, and Gagan Biyani which was launched in May 2010. Now in November 2022, The platform has over 57 million students, more than 200,000 courses, and 74,000 instructors. 

The platform is huge and there are great opportunities even for the teachers who can teach while they earn. The best thing for students is Udemy provides self-paced learning where students can learn any course within their time frame. Moreover, the courses have been programmed by the university or field experts.

This means there are no compromises when it comes to learning various courses. They provide quality study material and a certificate is granted to the students after the completion of the course. There are so many options of courses in Udemy that an individual can choose from. This makes Udemy a great platform as being the best creative writing courses in Belfast.

• 12 hours of on-demand video
• 145 downloadable resources
• Lifetime access
• Accessible on TV and mobile
• Completion Certificate
• Poetry writing styles with projects
• Creative nonfiction writing
• Beginners’ playwriting

There is a particular course called Complete creative writing on Udemy which covers most of the basics syllabus for those who want to step into the world of creative writing. When searched, there will be various other options on the topic of creative writing. But this one particular cover most topics for those who want their path into creative writing.

This is a successful course as they teach from Poetry writing styles to Nonfiction creative writing. With very affordable pricing, one can opt for this course. The good thing about Udemy courses is that it is lifetime access to downloadable resources. And one can opt for this course by being anywhere around the world. This makes Udemy a good option for creative writing courses in Belfast.

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4. Writer’s Digest University

This online platform has been developed for more than 90 years which is for aspiring authors. Every course is designed to motivate writers to keep writing and get them inspired. As the name suggests, Writer’s Digest University, which means it is specially made for writers.

The workshops have been developed by professionals who have years of experience in the writing industry. The professionals have dedicated themselves to helping others to improve their writing styles. And which will increase the chance of being published. Each week workshops are being held with new topics.

After the lectures, students are asked questions to test whether or not they have understood the topic very well.  The majority of their classes will be given reading assignments as well as writing assignments to the students. There is also one-to-one feedback from their mentors which will help improve their skills. This makes it very well-chosen among creative writing courses  in Belfast.

• In-person classes/ online classes
• Informative lectures
• Writing exercises
• Reading assignments
• Feedback from the mentors
• Online workshops
• Discussions with peers
• Private journaling
• Creating the best hook and endings

Their Creative Writing 101 is an absolutely good choice for students who want to gain experience in creative writing. The classes are in person as well as an online course. Which makes it an ideal option for students who want distance courses. The courses include informative lectures, writing exercises as well as reading exercises.

There is feedback given by mentors once every lesson. A lot of group discussions are being held that will help open up and create exposure. Even private journaling is held where only you and your mentor can access the writing. As Writer’s Digest University is a well-known institute and pursuing a course from there will be a great advantage. Thus, this is why it’s a good choice for creative writing courses in Belfast.

5. Coursera

Coursera is regarded as one of the top US-based online course providers. It was founded in the year of 2012 by Andrew NG and Daphne Koller who are Computer science professors at Stanford University. They work with universities as well as organizations to offer online courses to students.

As they provide only online courses, anyone can opt from being anywhere in the world. Through Coursera, it was estimated that 150 universities offered more than 40,000 courses in the year 2021. Their courses are for four to twelve weeks with one or two hours of videos that contain lectures.

Once the course has been purchased, all of the study materials are given where students can learn in their own time. Some of the most popular courses that people learned from Coursera are digital marketing, python, social psychology, and project management .

Their courses were estimated to be worth 4 years of degrees, according to Google. Their course ranges are so many that students can learn anything of their own choice for creative writing courses in Belfast. This is a reason why it is good to opt for creative writing courses in Belfast.

• Online classes.
• Shareable certificate.
• Flexible schedule.
• Approximately 6 months to complete.
• Study material in various languages 
• Hands-on project.
• Crafting character and plot.
• Learn from university professors.

Creative writing specialization is one of the creative writing courses an individual can opt for. From basics to advanced creative writing, the syllabus is being taught. Coursera offers online classes which means students can learn from anywhere in the world. The learning schedule from Coursera is mostly flexible and self-paced.

Even if someone is a working professional, they can learn at their own given time. Once the course is completed, a certificate is granted which is shareable. This helps while making a writer’s profile where the certificate can be shared to acknowledge the skills. Once the course has been purchased, all the study materials are shared right away.

Frequently Asked Questions About Creative Writing Courses in Belfast

Q1. what are the tips on how to become a creative writer.

The creative writing industry is very much in demand due to its growing popularity. But how does one become good at creative writing? There are numerous tips for becoming an excellent creative writer. To name a few, a writer must practice writing at least daily. Also embracing the practice to re-write, once it has been written. Taking references from other authors is also very crucial as it gives more ideas about how to write better. A creative writer must understand who is the reader and write in their place.

Like how would they imagine the written scenario if you were in their place? This way the storytelling process becomes easier to read and understand. Try opting for a course as they mainly teach from scratch. It is beginner friendly and you get a lot of exposure along the way. The final tip will be to try to become more imaginative while describing a scenario or describing a character. This leads to compelling a unique composition. With these basic tips, one can be better at their creative writing journey. Try out to get the maximum benefit from following the tips. 

Q2. What is a creative writing course?

A course on creative writing involves writing such as blogging, scripts, journal, poetry, letters, essays, speeches, storytelling, and advertising. Mainly creative writing is used during plays and scripts where a story is being told by the writer. Creative writing is all about using own imagination to create a unique story that will make readers hook. During the creative writing course, all of these are being taught. Moreover, the duration of the course takes weeks to complete and has many perks of pursuing a course.

But of course, a well-recognized institute will help to build your path as a creative writer. After the completion of the course, a certificate is granted by the institute which will help to recognize an individual as a professional writer. Taking up a course also helps to build a portfolio which is an added advantage if an employer asks for it. A lot of exposure to the industry and experience will be earned during the course. 

Q3. What are the perks of becoming a full-time creative writer?

Choosing to become a creative writer is a valuable skill to have. Because it not only develops your writing skills but also maximizes your communication. Your thinking ability is developed over time along with organizational skills. Due to the rise in demand for creative writers, the pay for creative writers is always high. You get to learn valuable skills while you earn well. Becoming a full-time creative writer involves tasks such as managing socials and websites, the publications reviewing process, publishing ad copy, proofreading, and collaborating with the team. All of these responsibilities teach a lot and build up a person in and out. 

Key Takeaway

Creative writing is a great path to choose as a main career. Because of its demand and many are hiring creative writers because of the industrial growth. As there are a lot of competitions and to stand out from the competitions. And the only option to stand out is to compel unique content. It is the biggest reason creative writers are in demand. Having a course in creative writing is a bonus. Especially when they need to be hired by a top-notch company. As the educational institutes help to build portfolios along with a graduate certificate. This helps in the hiring process. If the educational institutes are well established they also offer placements or internships for the students. That is why choosing a good institute is necessary to get the best from your investment. This article helps you find some of the best creative writing courses in Belfast. Choose the best so it’s worth your time and investment. This way you will get the best outcome.

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