Courses
Two separate courses
This January we will be offering two courses. If you are a beginner, we have the Introduction to Creative Writing for you. For somewhat more experienced writers we have a course Short Stories.
The Introduction to Creative Writing introduces a number of basic concepts in writing (including ‘show, don’t tell’, suspense, how to craft character, narrative tense and plot structure). This course includes two masterclasses on Non Fiction Writing.
The Short Stories course teaches the techniques you need to write a high-quality short story. This course includes two masterclasses on How to use emotions in writing.
Alongside the writing courses, we offer Capita Selecta masterclasses that focus on Caribbean literature and culture.
Language
The Introduction to Creative Writing course will be taught in English, the Short Stories course will be taught in Spanish. All courses allow you to write in your own language (Dutch, Papiamentu, Spanish or English). Multilingual tutors will be in attendance to assist with the discussion of the texts.
Individual support
Each class will have a maximum of 15 students to allow for personal support and feedback. Lessons take place in the evenings (18.00-21.00), with the afternoons reserved for writing. Teachers hold office hours twice a week for individual supervision.
Extra activities
The final Friday is concluded with a joint presentation. For this you will be coached in presentation skills. And during the two writing weeks we organise excursions and communal activities, such as a BBQ on the beach.
Teachers
Organization
Dates & Prices
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Rates
The fee for the introduction to Creative Writing Course is 250 euro/ 280 USD / 500 ANG. Students - 150 euro / 165 USD / 300 ANG.
The fee for the Short Stories Course is 500 euro / 600 USD / 1,000 ANG. Students - 300 euro / 350 USD / 600 ANG.
The fee covers 10 days of tuition and mentoring and the course will be concluded with a joint presentation and the award of a certificate. If you enlist for the Introduction to Creative Writing course you get free masterclass on Non Fiction Writing. If you enlist for the Short Stories course you get a free masterclass on How to use emotions in writing. All students get two free lectures on Caribbean literature.
The course is also an opportunity for expanding your network. During joint activities you will get to know both the other course participants and the teachers and representatives of the various organisations involved.
Students with a valid student ID are eligible for a discount. We also offer the option of a staged payment plan. If needed, you can indicate this on the enrolment form.
Scholarship
There is a scholarship available for one participant. This scholarship covers the course fees, meaning that you will only be responsible for your accommodation and travel expenses.
To be eligible, we ask you to submit a brief text of between 500 and 1,000 words. The 500-euro scholarship will be awarded on the merit of both this text and your motivation letter.
Accomodation
You need to make your own travel and accommodation arrangements. We have 20 rooms available at the University Campus for 60,00 NAF/$33,00/28 euro per night (private room, shared bathroom, meals included!).
Talk to Monique@wintertuin.nl (English/Dutch) or Joeri@wintertuin.nl (Spanish/Papiamentu) if you are interested in one of these rooms.
If you want suggestions about other accomodation mail us. We can help you find a nice place to stay and help with transportation. We can also help you connect with other students, to share accommodation and transport.
Apply for selection
COUNT ME IN!
How does it work?
1. Fill in the form on the right to enrol on one of the two courses:
- Introduction to Creative Writing (beginners)
- Short Stories (beginners and intermediate)
The maximum number of students per course is 15! So enrol in time! (15 students Introduction to Creative Writing and 15 students Short Stories). If you enlist for the Introduction to Creative Writing course you get two free masterclasses on Non Fiction Writing. If you enlist for the Short Stories course you get two free masterclasses on How to use emotions in writing.
The Capita Selecta lectures are complementary sessions and are open to all course participants.
2. Write a brief motivation, in which you explain why you would like to attend the course and outline your learning objectives.
3. The acknowledgement of receipt of your email includes information on how to make the initial payment of 50%. This sum is to be paid within a week.
4. The deadline for enrolment is January 1st. After January 1st you will be informed whether your application has been successful and asked to pay the rest of the fee.
5. Afterwards you will hear whether or not you have won the scholarship. If so, your payment will be refunded.
DEADLINE enrolment: January 1st
Contact
For more information email:
English and Dutch: Monique@wintertuin.nl / m.warnier@artez.nl
Spanish and Papiamentu: Joeri@wintertuin.nl
ArtEZ Creative Writing
Onderlangs 9, 6812 CE Arnhem
m.warnier@artez.nl
Wintertuin Curaçao
Steenkoolweg 16, Willemstad Curaçao
Escuela des Ecritores
Covarrubias, 1 (Bajo Dcha), Madrid