Creative Writing: The Power of Storytelling
Ready to transform your passion for storytelling into a professional path? This course will dive into the craft of fiction by analyzing narrative structures and drafting original work while learning from industry experts. You will refine your unique voice through writing exercises and mentor feedback, exploring how creative expertise translates into various careers. Test your interests and build a portfolio-ready foundation that aligns with your professional trajectory. Begin your narrative journey today.
Program Dates
Multi-length courses available throughout the year
Eligibility
For students ages 18 and up
College Credit Course Fees
$3,995
Enrichment Course Fees
$1,895
What's the Difference Between Our College Credit and Enrichment Courses?
Both enrichment and college credit–bearing options feature engaging online lessons and instructional support. College credit–bearing courses include additional coursework and offer the opportunity to earn academic credit upon successful completion. Some course content overlaps across both options, so students are encouraged to choose the format that best aligns with their academic or professional goals.
College Credit Courses$3,995
Length of Course: Multi-length course options
Instruction & Activities: 128 hours
Grading: Letter grade
On Your Own Schedule: ✔️
Academic Support: ✔️
Final Project: ✔️
College Credit Hours: ✔️
Certificate of Completion: Georgetown Transcript
Enrichment Courses$1,895
Length of Course: 1-, 2-, or 4-weeks
Instruction & Activities: 20-30 hours
Grading: Pass/Fail
On Your Own Schedule: ✔️
Academic Support: ✔️
Final Project: ✔️
College Credit Hours:❌
Certificate of Completion:✔️
Develop Your Voice And Strengthen The Craft Of Storytelling
Finding And Shaping Your Narrative Voice
Define the unique elements that distinguish creative writing from other traditional forms of expression. Experiment with stylistic choices to build authentic tone and perspective in your work.
Choosing Perspective With Intention
Examine how different narrative points of view influence a reader’s understanding of your story. Select specific viewpoints to build deeper meaning and emotional impact in every scene.
Structuring Stories That Engage
Study how specific plot structures influence the pacing and coherence. Design stories that feel deliberate and cohesive using traditional and non-linear approaches to keep your readers fully engaged.
Creating Characters That Drive Narrative
Fuel central narrative conflicts by building multidimensional characters with clear motivations and complex relationships. Study how personal growth and interactions shape the direction of your entire plot.
Revising With Purpose And Precision
Strengthen your unique voice and narrative structure by applying specific strategies for clarity and impact. Learn to evaluate constructive feedback to transform your initial drafts into meaningful, polished creative works.
Applying Creative Writing To Future Paths
Complete a polished portfolio by refining your best writing into a final collection. Discover how storytelling skills connect to careers in writing, editing, publishing, communications, media, and other narrative-driven fields.
What You Gain From This Experience
- A clearer sense of whether creative writing aligns with your academic interests or career goals.
- A stronger command of the core elements of fiction, including voice, structure, character, and point of view.
- Experience developing and revising original creative work through guided practice and feedback.
- Experience assembling a polished writing portfolio through a Final Capstone Project.
- A Certificate of Completion from Georgetown University upon successful completion of the course.
What Sets This Program Apart
A Capstone Project With Real-World Relevance
- Produce a portfolio of fiction, such as a short story collection or an excerpt from a longer work, that reflects your voice and development as a writer.
- Present a cohesive body of work that demonstrates growth in craft, revision, and narrative control.
Instructional Guidance And Mentorship
- Develop your writing through feedback from course mentors who support revision, experimentation, and critical reflection.
- Strengthen your ability to evaluate creative work with expert guidance throughout the course.
Flexible Learning With Clear Expectations
- Engage with readings, writing exercises, and workshops through online modules designed for steady progress.
- Balance creative work with other academic or professional commitments while maintaining momentum.
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Course Designed by Georgetown University Faculty
Tope Folarin
Lannan Visiting Lecturer in Creative Writing
A Rhodes Scholar with two Master’s degrees from the University of Oxford, Folarin has won prestigious awards, including the Caine Prize for African Writing and the Whiting Award for Fiction. His work has appeared in major publications like The Atlantic, The New York Times Book Review, and The Washington Post. Folarin’s debut novel, A Particular Kind of Black Man, was published by Simon & Schuster, and he serves on several cultural boards in Washington, D.C.
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