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ISSOS - International Summer Schools For 13-18 Year Olds‎ Creative Writing Summer School Program at Saint Andrews or Yale
ISSOS - International Summer Schools For 13-18 Year Olds‎

Creative Writing Summer School Program at Saint Andrews or Yale

3 Weeks

English

Full time

31 May 2025*

29 Jun 2025

GBP 7,100 / per course **

On-Campus

* Places fill on a first come first served basis

** Price is all-inclusive and covers accommodation, all meals, trips, activities, evening programmes, insurance, merchandise, completion certificate

Key Summary

    About: The Creative Writing Summer School Program offers an immersive experience for aspiring writers at Saint Andrews or Yale. Participants will engage in workshops, discussions, and mentorship opportunities designed to enhance their writing skills and creative expression. This program provides a platform for networking with peers and professionals in the literary field.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue careers as authors, editors, or educators. Opportunities also exist in publishing, journalism, or creative industries, allowing participants to leverage their skills in various writing-related fields.

Introduction

The ISSOS creative writing summer school course is designed for students of all levels and interests who have a desire to explore their own potential and challenge themselves creatively, learning to write in the most inspirational environments. Understand and harness the forces of creative language to produce original poems, scenes from a play or movie and short stories.

What will it cover?

Introductory and advanced workshops will cover all phases of the writing process, including idea generation, writing and revising drafts and editing.

  • Learn to love writing through a range of creative projects including essays, short stories and poetry

  • Study the work of renowned writers and discover your own voice

  • Find out how to use the world around you as a source of ideas and inspiration

  • Benefit from regular and extensive writing practice and balanced critical evaluation

  • Produce the summer school magazine and see your work in print.

During the creative writing course, all summer students will work together to produce the ISSOS magazine, which will include a selection of their creative writing.

What Makes ISSOS Different?

  • Welcome students from over 80 nationalities

  • 40% of students return year after year

  • We only accept 10% of each nationality, ensuring a truly international experience

  • Summer staff are experts in their field, from CELTA qualified English teachers to PGA Golf Pros

  • We are a Values-Led business with 9 values at our core that run through everything we do
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