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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Creative Writing

This certificate allows students to investigate the theory and practice of creative writing from a variety of approaches, including creative practice in poetry, fiction, and screen writing, and aspects of material production/publishing.

Credential: Certificate

The Creative Writing program is in the Department of English within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

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Creative Writing (The Writer's Studio) Certificate

For information and to apply visit the institution's website:

Creative Writing (The Writer's Studio) Certificate

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Writing and Communication Programs, SFU Continuing Studies

The Creative Writing Program at SFU Continuing Studies is committed to learning in community by offering programs and courses to writers. Our programs include the Writer's Studio Vancouver and The Writer's Studio Online. We also offer courses and consults on the craft and business of writing.

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The Writer's Studio Info Session (Online) — October 4, 2023

Wed, Oct 4, 6:30 PM PDT

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Lunch Poems presents Raoul Fernandes & Wanda John-Kehewin (Harbour Centre)

Wed, Sep 20, 12:00 PM

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The Writer's Studio Reading Series: September Edition

Mon, Sep 18, 7:00 PM

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The Writer's Studio | Mini Manuscript Consults at Word Vancouver

Sat, Sep 16, 1:00 PM

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Creative and Professional Writing Open House

Wed, Sep 13, 5:00 PM PDT

Lunch Poems presents Hari Alluri  & Dale Tracy (at Harbour Centre) primary image

Lunch Poems presents Hari Alluri & Dale Tracy (at Harbour Centre)

Wed, Jun 21, 12:00 PM

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TWS Community Workshops: Emotional Geographies

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The Writer's Studio Info Session (Online) — May 27, 2023

Sat, May 27, 12:00 PM PDT

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Lunch Poems presents Megan Fennya Jones & Kim Trainor (Online)

Wed, May 17, 12:00 PM PDT

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TWS Community Workshops: Writing Picture Books

Sun, May 7, 10:00 AM PDT

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Lunch Poems presents Jónína Kirton & Tanaz Roudgar (at Harbour Centre)

Wed, Apr 19, 12:00 PM

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TWS Community Workshops: Flash Fiction

Sun, Apr 2, 10:00 AM

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