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Creative Writing Summer School at Exeter College Oxford


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Immerse yourself in your writing over three intensive weeks spent in living in Exeter College Oxford, where Emma will be teaching creative non-fiction as part of an immersive, full-time course.

Under the guidance of experienced tutors, you will write, develop your technique, sharpen your critical faculties and discuss your work in small, focused seminars. Each weekday you will attend a talk given by an author, publisher, agent, or editor. You will live and work in beautiful Exeter College – founded in 1314 – the environment that nurtured J R R Tolkien, Philip Pullman, Martin Amis, William Morris, and many others.

At the end of your three weeks, you will have acquired new skills, made new friends, and developed a fresh portfolio of creative writing.

  • Take part in interactive seminars on creative non-fiction and fiction featuring writing exercises and group discussion.

  • Benefit from guidance by tutors who are both published authors and experienced teachers.

  • Attend daily talks and readings given by established authors, agents, editors and others.

  • Participate in open mic nights and peer-led workshop sessions.

  • Study and live at Exeter College, founded 1314 -one of Oxford University's oldest colleges.

  • Enjoy a range of social events, including walking tours and excursions.

Each seminar has two two-hour meetings per week. Classes typically contain no more than 15 students.

To find out more, click through to the course website.