organization
This online creative writing school operates exclusively through virtual means, eliminating the need for live meetings and offering unparalleled flexibility. The course spans 1 month to 1 year, beginning at your discretion upon enrollment. There are no application deadlines, and you can sign up at any time. Each week, you'll receive resources via email, enabling you to engage with the course material at your own pace and convenience.
about
This Creative Writing School aims to provide a departure from traditional academic constraints, offering a space for participants to question established norms and explore uncharted territories in literary expression. By challenging conventional rules of syntax, grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation, you will be encouraged to push the boundaries of what constitutes a "text" and venture beyond mainstream genres and techniques. Through a series of creative writing exercises and immersive somatic experiences, you will be empowered to take risks, experiment with new narrative styles, and develop your own unique voice and aesthetic.
Central to this course is the creation of a judgment-free and joyful environment, where participants can freely experiment and play with language. It is a space where you can authentically be yourself, explore your innermost thoughts and emotions, and truly listen to your creative instincts. Through various topics, inspiring artists and quotes, you will discover new authors, creators, tools, aesthetics, and processes, gradually breaking down barriers and overcoming creative blocks. This journey may lead you out of your comfort zone, but it will ultimately foster a sense of liberation and newfound freedom in your writing.
Your commitment to the course is highly flexible, with weekly thematic packages delivered to you for your exploration. These packages will include diverse inspirations from contemporary authors and instructions for immersive and somatic writing experiences. Additionally, you will engage in both expressive and structured creative writing exercises designed to stimulate your creativity and growth.
Central to this course is the creation of a judgment-free and joyful environment, where participants can freely experiment and play with language. It is a space where you can authentically be yourself, explore your innermost thoughts and emotions, and truly listen to your creative instincts. Through various topics, inspiring artists and quotes, you will discover new authors, creators, tools, aesthetics, and processes, gradually breaking down barriers and overcoming creative blocks. This journey may lead you out of your comfort zone, but it will ultimately foster a sense of liberation and newfound freedom in your writing.
Your commitment to the course is highly flexible, with weekly thematic packages delivered to you for your exploration. These packages will include diverse inspirations from contemporary authors and instructions for immersive and somatic writing experiences. Additionally, you will engage in both expressive and structured creative writing exercises designed to stimulate your creativity and growth.
schedule
Module 1: Perception & Intuition
Week 1. Observing
Week 2. Waiting
Week 3. Presence
Week 4. Absence
Week 5. Hypnotic & Meditative Text
Module 2: Slowness
Week 6. Stillness
Week 7. Silence
Week 8. The other
Week 9. Personal Archive
Week 10. Collective Memory
Module 3: Tension & Release
Week 11. Aggression & Violence
Week 12. Darkness
Week 13. War
Week 14. Guilt
Week 15. Release
Module 4: Unknown & Unexpected
Week 16. Psychogeography
Week 17. Doubt & Uncertainty
Week 18. Paradox, Ambivalence, Contradiction
Week 19. Madness & Unreason
Week 20. Disorder
Module 5: Pleasure & Desire
Week 21. Impossible Desire
Week 22. Envy and Jealousy
Week 23. Garden of Delights
Week 24. E.r.o.t.i.c Writing
Week 25. Let it Go
Module 6: Worlds Beyond
Week 26. Utopia
Week 27. Dystopia
Week 28. Chaos
Week 29. Order
Week 30. Parallel Realities
Module 7: Nature's Symphony
Week 31. Fruits, Flowers, Symbols
Week 32. Earth & Air
Week 33. Fire & Water
Week 34. Interior landscape
Week 35. Nature's Cycles
Module 8: Identity
Week 36. Secrets & Confessions
Week 37. Dancing on the Edge
Week 38. Mirrors
Week 39. Masks
Week 40. From Duality to Pluralism
Module 9: Text & Visual Arts
Week 41. Text & Object
Week 42. Text & Cinema
Week 43. Text & Photography
Week 44. Text & Drawing
Week 45. Text & Installation Art
Module 10: Text & Performance Art
Week 46. Text & Body
Week 47. Text & Rhythm
Week 48. Text & Music
Week 49. Text & Movement
Week 50. Text & Voice
Week 1. Observing
Week 2. Waiting
Week 3. Presence
Week 4. Absence
Week 5. Hypnotic & Meditative Text
Module 2: Slowness
Week 6. Stillness
Week 7. Silence
Week 8. The other
Week 9. Personal Archive
Week 10. Collective Memory
Module 3: Tension & Release
Week 11. Aggression & Violence
Week 12. Darkness
Week 13. War
Week 14. Guilt
Week 15. Release
Module 4: Unknown & Unexpected
Week 16. Psychogeography
Week 17. Doubt & Uncertainty
Week 18. Paradox, Ambivalence, Contradiction
Week 19. Madness & Unreason
Week 20. Disorder
Module 5: Pleasure & Desire
Week 21. Impossible Desire
Week 22. Envy and Jealousy
Week 23. Garden of Delights
Week 24. E.r.o.t.i.c Writing
Week 25. Let it Go
Module 6: Worlds Beyond
Week 26. Utopia
Week 27. Dystopia
Week 28. Chaos
Week 29. Order
Week 30. Parallel Realities
Module 7: Nature's Symphony
Week 31. Fruits, Flowers, Symbols
Week 32. Earth & Air
Week 33. Fire & Water
Week 34. Interior landscape
Week 35. Nature's Cycles
Module 8: Identity
Week 36. Secrets & Confessions
Week 37. Dancing on the Edge
Week 38. Mirrors
Week 39. Masks
Week 40. From Duality to Pluralism
Module 9: Text & Visual Arts
Week 41. Text & Object
Week 42. Text & Cinema
Week 43. Text & Photography
Week 44. Text & Drawing
Week 45. Text & Installation Art
Module 10: Text & Performance Art
Week 46. Text & Body
Week 47. Text & Rhythm
Week 48. Text & Music
Week 49. Text & Movement
Week 50. Text & Voice
course objectives
One of the primary aims of this course is to liberate you from the burden of perfectionism and the pressure to produce work that meets certain standards of "goodness." We believe that creativity thrives in an environment free from judgment and unrealistic expectations. Therefore, we encourage you to embrace the process of writing for its own sake, without fixating on the final product or its potential reception by others. Writing should be a joyful and fulfilling endeavor, independent of external validation or recognition.
We advocate for a mindset that values playfulness, spontaneity, and exploration in the creative process. By letting go of the rigid idea that writing is solely a means to an end—a finished, polished work destined for public consumption—you can rediscover the sheer pleasure of self-expression and free-form storytelling.
Above all, we urge you to embrace your authenticity and resist the urge to conform to external expectations or standards of success. You need not seek validation from the literary establishment or strive to cater to market trends. Instead, we encourage you to cultivate a sense of self-assurance and confidence in your own unique voice and perspective. Dare to defy self-doubt, reject conformity, and boldly chart your own creative path. This course is a space for you to reclaim ownership of your creative journey and express yourself authentically, without inhibition or fear of judgment.
We advocate for a mindset that values playfulness, spontaneity, and exploration in the creative process. By letting go of the rigid idea that writing is solely a means to an end—a finished, polished work destined for public consumption—you can rediscover the sheer pleasure of self-expression and free-form storytelling.
Above all, we urge you to embrace your authenticity and resist the urge to conform to external expectations or standards of success. You need not seek validation from the literary establishment or strive to cater to market trends. Instead, we encourage you to cultivate a sense of self-assurance and confidence in your own unique voice and perspective. Dare to defy self-doubt, reject conformity, and boldly chart your own creative path. This course is a space for you to reclaim ownership of your creative journey and express yourself authentically, without inhibition or fear of judgment.
learning outcomes
Throughout this course, you will embark on a transformative journey designed to unlock your creative potential and unleash your imagination. Here's how:
1. Getting Unstuck: We'll provide you with tools and exercises to help you overcome creative blocks and navigate through moments of uncertainty. By exploring different writing prompts and techniques, you'll learn to break free from stagnant patterns and reignite your creativity.
2. Inspiration and Imagination: Through exposure to diverse sources of inspiration, including texts, audio-visual materials, and immersive experiences, you'll discover new avenues for creative exploration. We'll encourage you to draw from your own life experiences and observations, fueling your imagination and sparking innovative ideas.
3. Out-of-the-Box Thinking: Our aim is to cultivate a mindset of curiosity and experimentation, encouraging you to think beyond conventional boundaries and explore unconventional approaches to storytelling. By embracing ambiguity, you'll discover fresh perspectives and uncover unexpected connections.
4. Accentuating Uniqueness: This course is a platform for you to celebrate your individuality and cultivate your own artistic identity. Through reflective exercises and constructive feedback, you'll hone your unique style, voice, and aesthetic, allowing your authentic self to shine through in your writing.
5. Experimentation and Innovation: You'll have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of writing methodologies, from structured exercises to free-form exploration. By stepping outside your comfort zone and embracing experimentation, you'll expand your creative repertoire and push the boundaries of your craft.
6. Embracing Authenticity: We'll empower you to write with authenticity and conviction, encouraging you to trust in your instincts and express your truth without reservation. By embracing your individuality, you'll cultivate confidence in your artistic vision and create work that resonates deeply with your audience.
7. Challenging Literary Conventions: This course is a platform for you to challenge traditional norms and question established conventions in creative writing. We'll encourage you to push against the status quo, experiment with unconventional narrative structures, and challenge prevailing beauty standards and academic norms.
8. Embracing the Unconventional: Finally, we'll invite you to embrace the unexpected and the unpredictable. By daring to venture into uncharted territory, you'll discover new horizons of creativity and unlock the full potential of your artistic expression.
1. Getting Unstuck: We'll provide you with tools and exercises to help you overcome creative blocks and navigate through moments of uncertainty. By exploring different writing prompts and techniques, you'll learn to break free from stagnant patterns and reignite your creativity.
2. Inspiration and Imagination: Through exposure to diverse sources of inspiration, including texts, audio-visual materials, and immersive experiences, you'll discover new avenues for creative exploration. We'll encourage you to draw from your own life experiences and observations, fueling your imagination and sparking innovative ideas.
3. Out-of-the-Box Thinking: Our aim is to cultivate a mindset of curiosity and experimentation, encouraging you to think beyond conventional boundaries and explore unconventional approaches to storytelling. By embracing ambiguity, you'll discover fresh perspectives and uncover unexpected connections.
4. Accentuating Uniqueness: This course is a platform for you to celebrate your individuality and cultivate your own artistic identity. Through reflective exercises and constructive feedback, you'll hone your unique style, voice, and aesthetic, allowing your authentic self to shine through in your writing.
5. Experimentation and Innovation: You'll have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of writing methodologies, from structured exercises to free-form exploration. By stepping outside your comfort zone and embracing experimentation, you'll expand your creative repertoire and push the boundaries of your craft.
6. Embracing Authenticity: We'll empower you to write with authenticity and conviction, encouraging you to trust in your instincts and express your truth without reservation. By embracing your individuality, you'll cultivate confidence in your artistic vision and create work that resonates deeply with your audience.
7. Challenging Literary Conventions: This course is a platform for you to challenge traditional norms and question established conventions in creative writing. We'll encourage you to push against the status quo, experiment with unconventional narrative structures, and challenge prevailing beauty standards and academic norms.
8. Embracing the Unconventional: Finally, we'll invite you to embrace the unexpected and the unpredictable. By daring to venture into uncharted territory, you'll discover new horizons of creativity and unlock the full potential of your artistic expression.
practical information
Language: In this unconventional Creative Writing School, while the prompts and exercises will be provided in English, you are encouraged to write your responses in your native language. Writing in your mother tongue can enhance your ability to express yourself authentically and tap into the depths of your creativity. Language is a powerful tool for communication and self-expression, and by using your native language, you can fully immerse yourself in the creative process without the barrier of translation.
Whether you speak Spanish, French, Mandarin, Arabic, or any other language, your unique linguistic background enriches your writing and adds layers of meaning to your words. Embracing your mother tongue allows you to draw from your cultural heritage, personal experiences, and linguistic nuances, resulting in more authentic and resonant writing.
So feel free to write in the language that feels most natural and comfortable to you. Your voice, your stories, and your creativity are valuable in any language. This course is about embracing diversity, celebrating individuality, and honoring the power of language to connect us across borders and cultures.
Application deadline: There are no application deadlines, and you can sign up at any time.
Flexible commitment: This is a self-paced online course with no fixed schedules or deadlines. Resources will be emailed weekly, allowing you to engage at your convenience. There's no need for physical attendance, giving you the flexibility to participate whenever it suits you best.
Participant's profile: The course is open to everyone, regardless of prior experience. Enrollment is straightforward: simply fill out the application form on this page.
Course length: The course duration ranges from 1 month to 1 year, starting whenever you prefer. You can subscribe at any time.
Prices:
Whether you speak Spanish, French, Mandarin, Arabic, or any other language, your unique linguistic background enriches your writing and adds layers of meaning to your words. Embracing your mother tongue allows you to draw from your cultural heritage, personal experiences, and linguistic nuances, resulting in more authentic and resonant writing.
So feel free to write in the language that feels most natural and comfortable to you. Your voice, your stories, and your creativity are valuable in any language. This course is about embracing diversity, celebrating individuality, and honoring the power of language to connect us across borders and cultures.
Application deadline: There are no application deadlines, and you can sign up at any time.
Flexible commitment: This is a self-paced online course with no fixed schedules or deadlines. Resources will be emailed weekly, allowing you to engage at your convenience. There's no need for physical attendance, giving you the flexibility to participate whenever it suits you best.
Participant's profile: The course is open to everyone, regardless of prior experience. Enrollment is straightforward: simply fill out the application form on this page.
Course length: The course duration ranges from 1 month to 1 year, starting whenever you prefer. You can subscribe at any time.
Prices:
- 1 lesson of your choice: 20€
- Subscription / Module: 75€ (1 Module of your choice: 5 lessons)
- Subscription for half year: 300€ (5 Modules of your choice: 25 lessons)
- Subscription for 1 year: 500€ (all Modules: 50 lessons)