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15 Best universities for Creative Writing in Scotland

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Scotland ranked based on their research performance in Creative Writing. A graph of 60.2K citations received by 5.59K academic papers made by 15 universities in Scotland was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

1. University of Edinburgh

For Creative Writing

2. University of Glasgow

3. University of St Andrews

4. University of Strathclyde

5. University of Aberdeen

6. University of Stirling

7. University of Dundee

8. University of the West of Scotland

9. Heriot-Watt University

10. Edinburgh Napier University

11. Glasgow Caledonian University

12. Robert Gordon University

13. Queen Margaret University

14. Abertay University

15. Glasgow School of Art

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Entry requirements.

This is a popular and selective programme.

All applications must follow the standard entry requirements for the College of Arts:

• First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent qualification (2:1 in the case of UK Research Council supported students)
• A Masters qualification or equivalent

In addition, for both our MFA and DFA we are looking for writers to have a preparatory one-year, postgraduate masters in Creative Writing with either Merit or Distinction (MA, MLitt or MPhil) or three publications in respected literary journals or magazines, in the intended genre of study. Compelling equivalencies will be considered.

We also require a 20-30 page portfolio of your writing. This portfolio must include a one-page proposal for the project you intend to undertake on our courses and a short sample (5-6 pages) of critical work, if you are applying to the DFA.

As with standard entry requirements we require two letters of reference. Your referees should include an academic and a creative referee where possible. Where this is not possible, you can provide referees from other areas who can vouch that you are who you say you are and that your work and achievements are your own. It is particularly helpful if these referees are familiar with your writing and can provide references on that basis.

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Our Creative Writing Research degrees are unique and intense programmes for practising writers who wish to complete an ambitious creative project.

Our new research Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Doctor of Fine Arts (DFA) build on a long history of offering Masters and Doctoral options in the study and practice of Creative Writing.

Our research degrees incorporate hybrid taught elements (literary and practical seminars; workshops; and practical pedagogy) within a supervised research context that best support your creative and critical work.

Both programmes give you dedicated, supported time to complete a substantial creative work, include opportunities to teach writing to undergraduates and apply to be a graduate teaching assistant for other literature courses, and the DFA additionally allows you to undertake an extended academic research, informed by your work and practice, leading to a significant critical essay or output.

Our students enjoy the guidance of writers including Carolyn Jess-Cooke, Colin Herd, Laura Marney, Elizabeth Reeder, Zoë Strachan and Louise Welsh, and critics such as John Coyle, Jane Goldman, Rob Maslen, Alan Riach, and Helen Stoddart.

Across all our postgraduate provision, both taught and by research, students have access to the best of the new and also develop a sense of the origins and histories.

Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow is based in the Edwin Morgan Writing Room with its book, periodical and audio-visual library. There is an ambitious programme of visiting speakers, masterclasses and public events. The University Library with its modern collections and archives is a crucial resource, including the archive for Edwin Morgan’s Papers. We also collaborate with the Mitchell Library, one of the great civic libraries of Europe. And our popular Creative Conversations bring a carefully curated range of visiting speakers to campus every week during the semester.

We have strong links with literary agents and an impressive history of published graduates.

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The Creative Writing programme at Glasgow has gained an excellent reputation amongst writers, agents and publishers. It is perfect for talented and aspiring writers who want to develop their craft, take risks in their work, and gain creative and critical skills; all as part of a supportive community of fellow writers.

Our postgraduate taught and research-led writing courses are among the most challenging and popular in Britain, and have helped launch the career of a number of successful writers including Anne Donovan, Louise Welsh and Rodge Glass, to name but a few.

Our postgraduate taught and research-led writing courses are among the most challenging and popular in Britain, and have helped launch the career of a number of successful writers including Anne Donovan, Louise Welsh and Rodge Glass, to name but a few. * We invite a range of guest speakers who can offer inspiration and advice to you, including authors, poets, journalists, publishers, editors, literary judges and playwrights. You can find information on previous guest speakers by visiting our creative writing subject page. * We have strong links with literary agents and publishers, and an impressive number of our graduates are published and acclaimed authors. * Join our creative community and study at a world-leading university. The University of Glasgow has been named Scottish University of the Year 2022 by the Times and the Sunday Times Good University Guide and rank 33rd in the World for English Language & Literature (QS World Rankings 2022). * Listen to our podcast: Stories from Glasgow - Writing Space with Dr Oliver K. Langmead. * Read From Glasgow to Saturn, our literary journal.

The MLitt in Creative Writing is directed at those who are already engaged in writing. The programme’s clear three-part structure, focused on creative, critical and practical issues, distinguishes it from others offered in the UK.

The programme structure covers:

• CREATIVE WRITING: CRAFT AND EXPERIMENTATION 1
• CREATIVE WRITING: EDITING AND PUBLICATION 1
• CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
• CREATIVE WRITING PORTFOLIO (PGT)
• CREATIVE WRITING: EDITING AND PUBLICATION 2

And your choice (subject to availability) of one of the following: * CRIME FICTION * CREATIVE WRITING: OF THE PERSONAL: EMOTIONS AND THE SELF IN CREATIVE NON-FICTION * CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY INTERVENES NOW: DIVERSE QUEER STRATEGIES OF MAKING * THE GENRE-BENDING ART OF ESSAYING * READING & WRITING DEATH & DYING

Creative Conversations and other visiting speakers, which are not courses, also run through both semesters. These courses have been developed to:

• encourage you to experiment with a range of voices, techniques and genres alongside a consideration of major creative and editorial engagements from the modern through the contemporary period
• provide a space to undertake extended portfolios of creative and editorial work
• familiarise you with the writing context (audience, publishing in all its forms, the legal framework, modes of transmission); help you develop a critical understanding of diverse creative, theoretic and critical texts through consideration of major creative and editorial engagements in modern and contemporary writing
• help you develop the discipline of regular writing by providing a stimulating workshop and tutorial environment in which writing skills can be acquired, discussed and honed

Your portfolio, consisting of fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, or script-writing, is at the heart of the summative assessment.

Glasgow is a city known for its culture and our students are involved in festivals, events, radio and literary magazines.

Graduates have gone into journalism, publishing and writing.

You can find a list of alumni on our Creative Writing subject pages. Others have been published in magazines and journals, or have had their work produced and broadcast on radio and television.

A number of our graduates have won or been shortlisted for major prizes for poetry, short fiction and fiction including the Dundee Book Prize, Booker Prize, Bailey’s Women’s Prize, Orange Prize, Fish Short Story Award, Bridport Prize, McCash Scots Poetry Competition, Macallan and Canongate short story awards, Saltire Awards, Scottish Book of the Year Awards.

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• is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2023
• 95.9% of students in employment or further study 6 months after graduation …

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Our Creative Writing Research degrees are unique and intense programmes for practising writers who wish to complete an ambitious creative project.

Our new research Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Doctor of Fine Arts (DFA) build on a long history of offering Masters and Doctoral options in the study and practice of Creative Writing.

Our research degrees incorporate hybrid taught elements (literary and practical seminars; workshops; and practical pedagogy) within a supervised research context that best support your creative and critical work.

Both programmes give you dedicated, supported time to complete a substantial creative work, include opportunities to teach writing to undergraduates and apply to be a graduate teaching assistant for other literature courses, and the DFA additionally allows you to undertake an extended academic research, informed by your work and practice, leading to a significant critical essay or output.

Our students enjoy the guidance of writers including Carolyn Jess-Cooke, Colin Herd, Laura Marney, Elizabeth Reeder, Zoë Strachan and Louise Welsh, and critics such as John Coyle, Jane Goldman, Rob Maslen, Alan Riach, and Helen Stoddart.

Across all our postgraduate provision, both taught and by research, students have access to the best of the new and also develop a sense of the origins and histories.

Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow is based in the Edwin Morgan Writing Room with its book, periodical and audio-visual library. There is an ambitious programme of visiting speakers, masterclasses and public events. The University Library with its modern collections and archives is a crucial resource, including the archive for Edwin Morgan’s Papers. We also collaborate with the Mitchell Library, one of the great civic libraries of Europe. And our popular Creative Conversations bring a carefully curated range of visiting speakers to campus every week during the semester.

We have strong links with literary agents and an impressive history of published graduates.

Thesis length 40,000-60,000. Both the MFA and DFA run as Low Residency options, where students must attend at least two intense weeks of seminars, visiting speakers, workshop and practical elements (including teaching creative writing in the second year). One week will take place during the first week of the autumn semester in first year; the other will take place in the spring or early in the summer semester of second year.

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All applications must follow the standard entry requirements for the College of Arts: First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent qualification (2:1 in the case of UK Research Council supported students); A Masters qualification or equivalent. In addition, for both our MFA and DFA we are looking for writers to have a preparatory one-year, postgraduate masters in Creative Writing with either Merit or Distinction (MA, MLitt or MPhil) or three publications in respected literary journals or magazines, in the intended genre of study. Compelling equivalencies will be considered.

The University of Glasgow is one of four ancient universities in Scotland, founded back in 1451. Alumni include seven Nobel Prize winners, Scotland’s First Minister and a Prime Minister, while Albert Einstein gave a seminal lecture on the theory of relativity there in 1933. The university consists of four colleges: College of Arts College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences College of Science and Engineering College of... more

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Here in Scotland, storytelling is at the heart of our culture, and in Glasgow particularly, literary culture is varied and rich. Whether you’re interested in poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, or screenwriting, we'll guide you towards telling the best story possible, in a city full of opportunity and inspiration.

Creative Writing has had a strong profile at Strathclyde for many years. Some of our students and staff have won, or been listed for, major international prizes and grants from awarding bodies including Creative Scotland, the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC); the Wyndham-Campbell Literature Prize, Dylan Thomas Prize, Somerset Maugham Prize, Authors’ Club Novel Award and the Desmond Elliot Prize (for the best first novel in the UK).

Former staff and students include:

• Zoë Wicomb (South African-Scottish novelist and short story writer, author of You Can’t Get Lost in Cape Town, now Emeritus Professor)
• David Kinloch (long-time Professor of Poetry at Strathclyde, David is the author of five collections of poetry published by Carcanet, including Un Tour d’Ecosse and Finger of a Frenchman)
• Louise Welsh (author of The Cutting Room and many other successful crime novels)
• Margaret Elphinstone (historical fiction writer, author of The Sea Road)
• Andrew O'Hagan (ex-student, nominated three times for the Booker Prize, novelist and nonfiction author, also Editor at large at the London Review of Books)
• James Kelman (hugely influential winner of the Book Prize for How Late it Was, How Late)
• Ali Smith (multi-award-winning novelist, short story writer and essayist, author of How to Be Both and The Season Quartet)

Until recently, we had the privilege of working with novelist and dramatist, Beatrice Colin, who was a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing. Sadly, Beatrice passed away in February 2019. She was an inspirational teacher and is much missed by students and staff. An obituary by Gaynor MacFarlane, may be found here . The Beatrice Colin Prize, for the best Creative Writing Dissertation, has been set up in her name.

We combine the best creative instincts with first-hand experience in the creative industries. The world of storytelling is ever-changing, so we make sure to invite only the most relevant industry speakers from the worlds of broadcasting, publishing and digital media. We also regularly work with Glasgow’s Aye Write! Book Festival on events and creative writing workshops, as well as with other partners in the world of publishing, giving students how the real world of publishing works.

In your time with us, you'll be preparing for making a life in writing. Everyone has a story to tell. The challenge lies in learning how to tell it well.

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• Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow is based in the Edwin Morgan Writing Room with its book, periodical and audio-visual library.  There is an ambitious programme of visiting speakers, masterclasses and public events.  The University Library with its modern collections and archives is a crucial resource, including the archive for Edwin Morgan’s Papers. 
• Across all our postgraduate provision, both taught and by research, students have access to the best of the new and also develop a sense of the origins and histories.

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• Both programmes give you dedicated, supported time to complete a substantial creative work, include opportunities to teach writing to undergraduates and apply to be a graduate teaching assistant for other literature courses, and the DFA additionally allows you to undertake an extended academic research, informed by your work and practice, leading to a significant critical essay or output. 
• Our students enjoy the guidance of writers including Carolyn Jess-Cooke, Laura Marney, Elizabeth Reeder, Jeffrey Robinson, Michael Schmidt, and Zoe Strachan, and critics such as John Coyle, Jane Goldman, Rob Maslen, Alan Riach, and Helen Stoddart. 
• Our research degrees incorporate hybrid taught elements (literary and practical seminars; workshops; and practical pedagogy) within a supervised research context that best support your creative and critical work. 

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Top 4 Creative Writing Courses in Glasgow

Do you have a flair for writing and an active imagination do you have a passion for storytelling if you think you are creative enough to bring the entire world to life with your pen, then you should give serious thought to a course in creative writing. the right guidance from a capable mentor will hone your writing skills to the point where you can effectively transform your ideas into words that sell. with that in mind, allow us to take you through a list of the best creative writing courses in glasgow..

First, Let’s Try to Understand What Creative Writing is..

Broadly speaking, creative writing is a type of writing that seeks to elicit an emotional response in the reader, often by communicating a particular theme. A central theme is usually a feature of a creative writing piece. Creative writers often make artistic use of language, by employing various literary devices such as metaphors, similes, symbolism, foreshadowing, etc.

Creative writing involves expressing yourself in an imaginative and original way. Unlike academic or technical writing, where it’s important to adhere to a prescribed format, creative writing places emphasis on giving the writer more freedom of self-expression.

Some of the Key Elements of Creative Writing Are..

• Seeking to evoke specific emotions in the reader
• A central theme
• Narrative craft
• Character development
• Opinion or perspective
• Personal insights and feelings about specific events
• Use of literary devices like metaphors, symbolism, etc.

To Gain a Better Understanding of the Subject, Let’s Take a Look at What is and What Isn’t Creative Writing.

Types of creative writing.

This category includes imaginary stories and accounts of imaginary events. Depending on the word count, fictional pieces are categorized as novels (more than 40,000 words), novellas (10,000 – 40,000 words), novelettes (7500-19,000 words), short stories (5000 – 10,000 words), and flash fiction (less than 1000 words).

Poems may have a fixed length (e.g., sonnet – 14 lines) or be of any length, and may or may not rhyme. However, emotional content and a central theme are essential components of any poem.

Screenplays, TV Scripts, and Plays:

Unlike novels and short stories, screenplays, TV scripts, and plays are meant to be performed by actors. Screenplays are made into movies and TV scripts are made into sitcoms, while plays are performed on stage. Movies and television sitcoms also tell stories, but unlike novels, they put much more emphasis on dialogue, as they don’t contain descriptive passages (unless there is background narration).

Creative Non-fiction:

Not all creative writing is fictional. Non-fictional compositions can also be considered a part of creative writing if they contain any of its key elements. The common categories of creative non-fiction are: –

A memoir is a recollection of specific events or a specific period in the writer’s life. In contrast to an autobiography, they usually deal with a single important aspect of the writer’s life, for instance, a specific phase in one’s career. Often, elements of creative writing like opinions and insights about particular events are woven into the story.

Biographies and Autobiographies:

Unlike memoirs, they usually describe the complete life story of the subject. As is the case with memoirs, insights, opinions, storytelling techniques and character development are all important features.

Literary Journalism:

Literary journalism involves presenting non-fictional events using narrative techniques and other literary devices that are usually employed while writing fiction. In other words, it can be described as news presented like a story, with proper development of characters and a plot. Literary journalism aims to inform and entertain readers at the same time. Feature stories are an important example.

Humor Writing:

Political satire, observational humor, and stand-up comedy all come under this heading.

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What Isn’t Creative Writing?

Examining this question will make the picture clearer.

The Following Types of Compositions Are Not Considered Creative Writing:

• Scientific research papers
• Theses and dissertations
• News articles
• Technical reports
• Personal and professional emails
• Informative essays.

These types of compositions present information, dispense knowledge, and relay messages. Narrative techniques and literary devices are not employed for these purposes. Cold hard facts are stated in a straightforward manner. An important point worth noting is that the rules governing what constitutes creative writing and what doesn’t are very rigid.

They are flexible enough to allow some differences of opinion regarding certain grey areas. For example, a broad category that might normally not be considered creative writing might have some particular pieces that contain some key creative elements, or an informative essay or blog may have certain passages where creative techniques have been used.

Now Let’s Have a Look at Some of the Best Creative Writing Courses in Glasgow.   

1. iim skills.

For the past several years, IIM SKILLS have been a pioneer in the field of online education. They provide skill-based courses that are suitable for both working professionals and students. They focus on training their students in skills that are currently in demand at the workplace so that they can make rapid strides in their careers.

Their Content Writing Course is very popular. It’s a perfect blend of creativity and marketing. Students who enroll in the course are taught how to create great content for the web and how to sell it effectively. A number of different forms of creative writing such as articles, blogs, brochures, flyers, promotional emails, and e-books are discussed.

The course is very practical in nature, and the training is hands-on. The trainers are acclaimed industry experts with many years of experience. Students benefit from their insights and first-hand knowledge of the industry. The course is entirely online, so students sitting in any corner of the globe can benefit from it.

Added bonuses are a dedicated placement cell, lifetime access to course materials, and online support for students. Their students have gone on to have rewarding careers as content creators. Reviews and testimonials are uniformly positive. So IIM SKILLS should be among your first choices if you decide to go with creative writing courses in Glasgow.

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• Digital Marketing Course
• Technical Writing Course
• Financial Modeling Course
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2. University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow is an excellent choice for anyone who is interested in creative writing courses in Glasgow. Founded in the mid15 th century, it is one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world. The University of Glasgow has an interesting history. It became a pioneer in the field of education when it increasingly began providing education to the wards of the common folk in the 19 th century.

Prior to this, universities catered mainly to the upper class. Returning to the present age, for many years now Glasgow has consistently ranked among the top 100 universities in the world, according to reputable surveyors such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and CWTS Leiden. If you become an alumnus of the University of Glasgow, you will find yourself in august company.

Alumni of the university include some important historical figures, including three former British prime ministers (Henry Campbell-Bannerman, William Lamb, and Bonar Law), two Scottish first ministers (Donald Dewar and Nicola Sturgeon), and a signatory to the American declaration of independence (James Wilson), besides other notable figures from fields as diverse as economics, physics, and medicine, eight of whom are Nobel prize recipients.

The University of Glasgow offers a post-graduate M Litt. (Master of letters) degree in creative writing, both full-time (12 months) and part-time (24 months). The course is also offered online. According to the university of Glasgow website, their creative writing course places emphasis on both embracing new concepts and techniques and connecting with the history of different genres of writing.

Their creative writing course is highly acclaimed. It is counted among the best creative writing courses in Glasgow. The university has tutors and students from all over the world, lending an international flavor to their creative writing department. They teach conventional forms of creative writing such as essays, novels, translations, etc, and also encourage their students to experiment and come up with new styles of writing.

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3. Coursera

Coursera is the global leader when it comes to providing quality education online. The founders of Coursera are ex-Stanford University professors, so it’s no surprise that the quality of the courses available here is top-notch. Courses on all conceivable subjects can be found here, from arts and humanities to science and technology and business and accounting.

They have tie-ups with Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and other world-renowned universities. A number of good courses on creative writing can be found on Coursera.

A Few of These Are Listed Below:

• Creative writing by Wesleyan University
• Sharpened Visions: A poetry workshop by the California Institute of the arts
• Scriptwriting: Write a plot episode for a TV or web series by Michigan State University
• Write your first novel by Michigan State university
• Transmedia Storytelling

As one can see, all aspects of creative writing are covered on Coursera. An added bonus is that a number of these courses are completely free. You only have to pay if you wish to purchase a certificate at the end of the course. Due to the high quality of their courses, I would recommend Coursera to anyone looking for creative writing courses in Glasgow.

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4. Stanford University

Stanford is a name that needs no introduction. Counted among the most prestigious universities in the world, Stanford university is a dream destination for students from around the world. Those pursuing a course in creative writing will be pleased to know that Stanford university offers online creative writing courses and workshops.

The instructors at Stanford are eminent journalists, playwrights, and novelists, so students who take up creative writing courses at Stanford will get the benefit of the personal experience of people who’ve actually been there and done that. You can be sure that you will get the opportunity to master all forms of creative writing techniques if you choose to go with Stanford.  All genres of creative writing are taught at Stanford University.

A Few of the Courses Offered Are:

• Heroes, Villains, and Ordinary People: Bringing Characters to Life
• A Book’s Journey: From Manuscript to Publication
• No Critics, No Fear: Write a Novel in 30 Days

All those interested in creative writing courses in Glasgow must check out Stanford University.

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Frequently Asked Questions- FAQs

1) what is the average annual salary for a creative writer in india.

In India, the annual salary for a creative writer lies in the range of 1.4 to 10 lakh, with the average being 4 lakh per annum. The salaries of most writers fall in this range. However, there are also outliers. If you become a celebrated writer and make it big, then the sky is the limit.

2) What are the career choices for a creative writer?

The job of a creative writer is basically to produce content that is appealing and engaging. There are plenty of industries and platforms that are in constant need of such content, providing the creative writer with a number of careers to choose from. Some of them are: –

• Copywriter – Copywriters create writeup for advertising. The ability to grab your readers’ attention and connect with them emotionally is essential for advertising. Copywriters’ work is featured on billboards, flyers, catalogs, and other conventional advertising material, and also in social media posts, online product descriptions, promotional emails, and websites.
• Scriptwriter – If you have a knack for writing dialogues and creating plots for stories, then scriptwriting is the career choice for you. As a scriptwriter, your job will be to create content for movies, plays, TV serials, commercials, and YouTube videos.
• Author – Becoming a published author has gotten much easier because of the internet. Nowadays, almost anyone who has a knack for writing and/or a story worth telling can become an author.
• Blogger/Article writer – This genre of writing is particularly suited for those who are especially knowledgeable about one particular subject. Based on your area of expertise, you can become a travel blogger, fashion blogger, tech blogger, etc.
• Teacher- You can also become a creative writing teacher, and teach the ins and outs of the trade to budding writers.

There are a number of other career options besides these that you can opt for after completing creative writing courses in Glasgow.

3) Can I build a successful career as a freelance creative writer?

Yes, you can, but one needs to be incredibly self-motivated in order to do so. Other than technical writing skills, which will be taken care of if you enroll in one of the creative writing courses in Glasgow, the key to a successful career as a freelance creative writer is to be proactive. You must not wait for work to come find you. You must seek it actively seek it out and advertise yourself online. Aggressive marketing is the key to succeeding as a freelancer. Include as many people in your network as possible.

This puts you in a position to get useful information in a timely manner. Diversification is also an essential key to success as a freelancer. Freelancers must cultivate a number of long-term clients, and never depend on just one big client for all of their work. It also helps to specialize in 2-3 niche areas, because all industries go through cycles of recession and boom (e.g., dine-in restaurants were the hardest hit during the Covid-19 pandemic, whereas online delivery services saw their business volume go up dramatically).

4) Is there an option to do creative writing courses in Glasgow online?

Yes, there is. All of the institutes listed above offer both online and on-campus options to those pursuing creative writing courses in Glasgow.

Conclusion:

The written word has been around for ages. The fact that some of the best-loved literary classics are hundreds of years old is a testament to the longevity of well-written prose and poetry. So, if you have innate writing talent, any one of the above-listed creative writing courses in Glasgow will supplement it with useful practical knowledge and give you a skill set that will feed you for life. Experienced mentors will not only help you to sharpen your skills, but they will also bring you up to speed on best practices, industry standards, and prevailing market trends.

Their insights about the trade will benefit you immensely. Also, with the advent of the internet, there is now an explosion of information and content online. The web has a voracious appetite for new content, and the inevitable need to satisfy that hunger has created a whole host of career opportunities for the new generation of writers. The right guidance will put you in a position to take full advantage of these opportunities.

Aside from the obvious economic benefits, creative writing courses in Glasgow will also help you to grow intellectually, enhance your thinking ability and enrich your personality. You will learn to think deeply about various topics, come up with thought-provoking insights and express yourself in an engaging way that instantly arrests people’s attention. So, quit wasting time. A creative writing course from any of the above providers will, in no time, have you scribbling away furiously with pen and paper (or tapping away furiously at the keyboard). Get enrolled today and let your words become bread.

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Drawing talented creative writers from around the world, the Creative Writing Programme provides students a challenging creative and critical environment in which to produce their best work.  Glasgow University has had the association of many superb writers from James Boswell and Tobias Smollett in the 18th century, to Edwin Morgan, Liz Lochhead, Janice Galloway, Alasdair Grey, Tom Leonard and James Kelman more recently.   Our three year Doctoral study in Creative Writing at University of Glasgow offers a unique combination of seminar and workshop elements within a supervised research context.  Students have access to the best of the new and also develop a sense of the histories of the genres they practice.   Recent graduates from the CW Programme (from MLitt to PhD) have been successfully published and won awards across a range of genres and include: Rachel Seiffert, Louise Welsh, Rodge Glass, Zoe Strachan, William Letford and Karen Campbell.   Students will benefit from access to a strong lineup of writers, agents, publishers and thinkers working at the top of their fields with speakers like Margaret Atwood, Jorie Graham, Edward Baugh, Graham Swift and Kirsty Gunn.  As the CW Programme sits within the School of Critical Studies, there’s an active and exciting crossover visiting scholars, speakers and resources between subject areas.   This Creative Writing doctoral programme is designed for talented creative writing practitioners who are concurrently academically gifted and interested in advanced study relevant to their practice as writers and focused on the inter-relationship with art-making and research.

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