Our 10 COURSES promise a transformative experience for writers, offering a deep and immersive exploration of the creative process.
COURSE FOR BEGINNERS – An introductory course that covers the fundamentals of writing. From understanding basic grammar and sentence structure to exploring different writing styles and genres, you’ll gain a solid foundation that will serve as the bedrock for your writing endeavours.
- The introductory writing course lays a solid foundation for aspiring writers, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to pursue their writing goals.
SCREENWRITING – Dive into an exhilarating journey that takes you from a spark of inspiration to the first pages of your screenplay! This comprehensive course equips writers with the tools to transform their creative ideas into visually compelling scripts for film or television. Perfect for novelists yearning to see their stories come to life on screen, from initial inspiration to writing the first pages. Ideal for writers who want to adapt a novel to a visual medium.
- This course can provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to bring your screenplay idea to life and take your first steps into the world of screenwriting.
WRITING A NOVEL – Embark on an immersive adventure that guides you through the art of crafting a novel! This course is perfect for screenwriters eager to transform their screenplays into captivating novels. Unleash your storytelling potential and bring your characters to life on the page.
- An immersive novel-writing course equips writers with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to craft a compelling and polished novel. It transforms the daunting task of novel writing into an exciting and achievable journey.
CREATIVE WRITING – Embark on a journey of self-discovery as a writer! This course delves into the heart of your unique voice while mastering the fundamentals of storytelling. Unleash your creativity and bring your stories to life in ways you’ve never imagined.
- Embarking on a journey of self-discovery through creative writing can transform not just your writing, but also your understanding of yourself and the world around you.
PLAYWRITING – If you aspire to be a playwright, embark on an inspiring journey of creativity and storytelling! This course will guide you through the entire process of crafting a compelling stage drama, from initial inspiration and character development to plotting, exploring themes and dialogue, and writing the first draft. Take ownership of your creation and bring your theatrical vision to life.
- Embarking on a playwriting course can transform your understanding of theater and equip you with the skills to bring your stories to life on stage. Whether you’re just starting or looking to hone your craft, this journey promises to be inspiring and rewarding.
ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING – Need a break to focus on your masterpiece? Join our immersive retreat in the tranquil setting of Prince Albert. Whether in an exclusive one-on-one session or an engaging group setting, you’ll embark on a personal journey to master the art of storytelling. Learn to discipline your writing process, develop captivating characters, and plot a story that the world needs to experience. Create in the inspiring environment of the Karoo and let your creativity flourish.
- One-on-one mentoring provides a comprehensive and personalized approach to improving your writing, building your confidence, and achieving your goals.
COURSE FOR CHILDREN – Our children’s course is engaging, educational, and age-appropriate. We aim to make learning enjoyable with interactive activities, clearly outline achievable goals, use simple language and relatable examples tailored to their developmental stage, encourage creativity through various projects, and keep parents involved with regular updates and take-home activities.
- Our courses for children provide a well-rounded learning experience that supports their cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. They help children grow into well-rounded individuals equipped with a variety of skills and a love for learning.
ADVANCED COURSE – Ready to take your writing to the next level? This course guides writers through crafting or rewriting their screenplay, novel, or stage play. Working closely with a skilled script editor, you’ll delve into editing and refining your complete draft, preparing it for the marketplace. Polish your work to perfection and let your masterpiece shine.
- An advanced course serves as a bridge between completing your initial draft and achieving your ultimate writing ambitions, whether that’s publication, production, or personal fulfillment.
FILM APPRECIATION – Designed for writers with a passion for cinema, this course is perfect for those venturing into film journalism, film criticism, or filmmaking. Dive deep into the art of film, exploring its history, genres, and techniques, while honing your skills to analyze and critique with a discerning eye.
- Taking a film appreciation course can transform your movie-watching experience, providing you with the tools to understand and enjoy films on a deeper level. Whether you’re a casual viewer or a dedicated cinephile, there’s always something new to discover in the world of cinema.
SHORT COURSES – We offer 15 short courses designed to sharpen your writing skills and expand your creative horizons.
Once you’ve selected the course you would like to attend, we will send you the full agenda and registration details. CONTACT US
After four decades as a Film and Theatre Journalist and a quarter century of leading screenwriting and writing workshops and courses in South Africa and internationally, The Write Journey stands as the signature course of The Writing Studio. Founded by the esteemed Daniel Dercksen, this Independent Training Initiative continues to inspire and nurture writers from all walks of life. READ MORE
During the last 25 years, The Writing Studio has shaped the successful careers of many of South Africa’s leading filmmakers and storytellers and is now honing the skills of future writers in the art and craft of becoming skilled at visual narrative, writing marketable screenplays, novels, and stage plays. Read more
