Creative Writing Courses at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
I’m excited to share the courses I’m currently teaching through the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. These classes are designed to nurture your voice as a writer, strengthen your craft, and give you the tools and confidence to bring your stories to life. Whether you’re beginning your writing journey or refining a manuscript in progress, you’ll find an encouraging space to learn, create, and connect with a vibrant community of fellow writers.
Explore the courses below and join me in discovering where your writing can take you.
Courses
Blockbuster Books: Writing Genre Fiction
About this course
Want to jump-start your writing, sharpen your focus and create commercially viable work? This course explores a range of popular fiction genres – such as mystery, the thriller, horror, romance, science fiction, fantasy and young adult – and introduces you to a community of like-minded writers. You’ll learn how to create strong plots, scenes with impact, three-dimensional characters and believable dialogue. You’ll also examine the business of writing, including agents, publishers and the US and international markets.
This course can be applied towards the following certificates: Creative Writing
What you’ll learn
- Apply concepts of plotting, pacing and characterization.
- Write the opening chapter of an original work of genre fiction.
- Produce a 25-word log line that sums up your project.
- Investigate the genre fiction marketplace.
