Gold DofE

12-Month Creative Writing Course, age 16-24

Course Overview

This 12-month course is for writers ready to undertake a significant creative project and refine their craft to a high level. It aligns perfectly with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award Skills Section, fostering independence, deep critical thinking and sustained creative output.

What You’ll Learn

• • Long-Form Project Development: Guidance on planning, drafting and revising a substantial piece of writing (e.g. a novella, poetry collection or memoir).

• • Mastering Voice & Perspective: Advanced techniques in narrative voice, experimental structures and ethical considerations in life writing.

• • Genre Specialization: In-depth exploration of chosen genres, including literary fiction, speculative fiction, experimental poetry and narrative non-fiction.

• • Editing & Revision: Comprehensive strategies for self-editing, peer review and preparing work for potential publication.

• • Writer’s Professionalism: Understanding the writing industry, submission processes and building a writer’s platform.

DofE Skills Section Alignment

This course provides an unparalleled opportunity to fulfill the DofE Gold Skills Section. Over twelve months, you will develop your skills as a writer and demonstrate the ability to manage a long-term creative project, culminating in a significant body of work.

Who Is This Course For?

Open to those aged 16-24 as part of their Gold DofE Award.

Unleash Your Creativity

Contact us today to discuss your writing aspirations and to enrol on this transformative course.