Creative Writing adults

Whether you are a scribbler, a secret diarist, or a would-be journalist, come find your unique writing style with British Council’s Creative Writing course - Module I course.

This course will help you:

  • Develop your unique writer’s voice and perspective
  • Help your creativity find expression
  • Enhance your knowledge of literature
  • Help you structure your thoughts
  • Develop a critical appreciation of different writing styles

Required English language level: Above upper-intermediate level (Level B2).

Course duration: 36 hours I 9 weeks I weekend online classes | all the participants will receive a digital certificate upon completion of the course.

Course fee: INR 10,000 per participant Click here to register

Special offer to British Council library members - 10% discount on the course fee Click here to register

About the Course

Our Creative Writing- Module I course offers the opportunity to learn a variety of techniques to improve your writing process and enhance creativity.

The course content covers plot, characters, dialogue and setting when writing fiction. You will also learn how to travel write and blog, learn to differentiate between news reports and feature articles, be introduced to screenwriting and writing memoirs. You will explore the tools of a poet and learn to write poetry. In addition, you will be introduced to experimental writing and children’s fiction. The syllabus is specifically designed to guide those who wish to write creatively and explore their writing talent to realise their dreams of becoming a writer.

Our experienced teachers will help you find your unique writer’s voice through this enjoyable writing course. You will receive feedback on your writing to help you know your prospects as a future writer. Once you join our Creative Writing course, you will realize that lively and interactive sessions are exactly what you need to begin your journey as a writer. The course is, however, not aimed at those wishing to improve their academic or technical writing skills.

Course Content
Plot Blogging 
Characters and settings Screenwriting
Writing dialogue Children's fiction
Writing short stories Memoirs
Poetry and poetic tools Experimental writing
Travel writing  Getting published

Schedule for the upcoming batch of March

Day Date                            Batch - Timing

 

Saturday

 

18 March

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

 

Sunday

 

19 March

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

 

Saturday

 

25 March

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.  

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

 

Sunday 

 

26 March

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

 

Saturday 

 

1 April 

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

 

Sunday

 

2 April  

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

 

Saturday

 

8 April

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

 

Sunday

 

 9 April

 

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

 

Saturday

 

15 April

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.  

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

 

Sunday

 

16 April

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

 

Saturday

 

22 April

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.  

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

 

Sunday

 

23 April

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

 

Saturday 

 

29 April

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

 

Sunday

 

30 April

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

 

Saturday

 

6 May

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

 

Sunday

 

7 May

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

 

Saturday 

 

13 May

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

 

Sunday

 

14 May

Batch 1: 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 

Batch 2: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 

Schedule for the ongoing batch in February

 

Day Date Batch - Timing
Saturday 25 February  12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 
Sunday  26 February  12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 
Saturday  4 March 12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 
Sunday 5 March 12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 
Saturday  11 March 12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 
Sunday 12 March  12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 
Saturday  18 March 12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 
Sunday 19 March  12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 
Saturday 25 March 12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 
Sunday  26 March 12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 
Saturday  1 April  12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 
Sunday 2 April  12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 
Saturday 8 April   12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 
Sunday 9 April  12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 
Saturday 15 April 12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 
Sunday 16 April  12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 
Saturday  22 April  12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 
Sunday 23 April  12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. 

Course Delivery

  • 36 hours of learning will happen through online classes and 14 hours of interaction and peer-learning will be facilitated through our online interactive learning platform.

  • There will be assessments by the teacher during the mid and end of the course

  • Participants should use laptop/desktop to attend the session. 

  • Recording/taking screenshot/photos of the course is strictly prohibited.

Course Fee

Course Fee: INR 10,000 per participant.

Special offer: British Council library members can avail a special discount of 10% on the course fee.

How to ascertain your English language level and register?

Step 1: Ascertain your language level (required English Language level)

The course is open for all. However, English Language level suitable for the course is above upper-intermediate level (B2) and advanced level (C1 and C2).

  • You are at Elementary level(A1) if you can say simple things about your day. For example:  I wake up at 7 am every day.
  • You are at Pre-intermediate level(A2) if you can communicate in simple and routine tasks on familiar topics and activities. For example: I like exercising early in the morning if I sleep on time. 
  • You are an Intermediate level(B1) if you can share your thoughts, opinions, and views. For example:  She must be really tired. She’s worked late every night this week.
  • You are at Upper intermediate level(B2) if you can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to your field of interest. For example: Unfortunately for him, the situation turned out to be opposite to what he thought it was.
  • You are at Advanced level (C1 & C2) if you can present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects. For example: Being born and raised in India, I believe her to be the country’s best ambassador in the world.

Step 2 : Once you have ascertained your English language level, please proceed for the course registration.

Course fee: INR 10,000 per participant. Click here  to register.

Special offer to British Council library members - 10% discount on the course fee. Click here  to register.

Terms and Conditions

  • Participants must be over 18 years of age.
  • Non-refundable fee is payable in full prior to the commencement of course.
  • If obliged to cancel the course, the British Council reserves the right to do so without further liability, subject to the return of any fee already paid. 
  • The course schedule is subject to change. Participants will be notified the changes, if any.

For any query, please email us at Indialibraries@britishcouncil.org.