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"This is one of the best writing classes I have ever taken! The instructor is extremely supportive, efficient and prepared. Excellent instruction, perfect use of time and a super personality. I am sorry the class is over."
- Lucia Hoess
Writing Student

Creative Writing Part-time Courses

Get Creative! More and more writers are taking advantage of creative writing courses that allow them to actively discover and improve their writing skills. These courses are perfect for all writers - from beginner to advanced. From overcoming writer's block to generating ideas, to understanding how to achieve your desired effects and structure your work, we have it all!

These courses will give you the chance to work with published professional writers and develop professional-level skills in various aspects of literature ranging from poetry to short fiction to online writing and novels to editing and publishing.

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Program Description

Elective Courses:




Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

Exceptions
Convention refugees as designated by the federal government;

Foreign live-in caregivers;

Individuals with work permits valid for at least one year, covering the duration of studies; or those with Approval in Principle letters from Citizenship and Immigration Canada;

Legal dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents (certain conditions apply);

Diplomats and their direct dependents;

International exchange students.

VCC will require proof of citizenship, residency, diplomatic or refugee status. Please see VCC's policy relating to admission for non-citizens and non-residents for more information.

International students
VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college's academic or career programs.

To learn more about the English-language requirements for your program of interest, please contact VCC International; to learn more about how to apply, please see the VCC International website.

We look forward to meeting you.


As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.



Register for Courses in this Program

Contact Information:

Senior Program Coordinator: Anne Tollstam, 604.443.8668

Program Coordinator: Jennifer Gossen, jgossen@vcc.ca, 604.443.8670

Program Assistant: Margaret McIlwaine, 604.443.8711

    Online     Fax     In Person
If you've made your choice and know the course you want, register now. Download and complete the (PDF) registration form and fax to 604.443.8393. Visit the Registration Desk at our Downtown campus, 2nd floor, 250 West Pender Street, Vancouver [map].

Business hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

- Refund and course cancellation policy


Courses

Currently scheduled:
Course Name Course Code Course Type
Literature of the Imagination CWRI 1167 elective
Screenwriting Seminar CWRI 1166 elective
Short Fiction CWRI 1163 elective
The Personal Narrative CWRI 1162 elective


Note:

* All course/program information including course/program content, length, admission requirements, prerequisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.

* Published fees for Continuing Studies programs and courses include GST (if applicable) as well as a College Initiative Fee, which varies depending on the individual course. Student Union Fees will be assessed at time of registration. Please note: fees displayed on the web do not include Student Union Fees.


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