Iowa Young Writers' Studio - 6-Week Online Creative Writing Course
University of Iowa writing certificate
Iowa Young Writers' Studio - 6-Week Online Creative Writing Course is a course by University of Iowa for students in Grade 9 to 12, open to students across India. Registration closed 20 Apr 2026.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Grade 9 to 12
Fee
$475
Duration
Six weeks
Format
Individual
Time needed
Approximately 3-4 hours of engagement per week, including writing assignments, reading, critiquing, and online discussions.
Key dates
- Registration closed
- 20 Apr 2026
- Dates
- 14 Jun 2026 to 26 Jul 2026
Online · University of Iowa Online Learning Platform
About this opportunity
The Iowa Young Writers' Studio Six-Week Online Programme is a prestigious creative writing course offered by the University of Iowa, home to one of the world's most celebrated literary education programmes. Running for six weeks from mid-June through late July, the programme is designed for high school students in grades 9 through 12 who are seriously committed to developing their craft in fiction, poetry, screenwriting, or creative nonfiction.
Participants are placed in small workshop groups led by experienced University of Iowa instructors, where they share original writing and receive detailed craft feedback throughout the course. The curriculum emphasises close reading of published works, intensive writing practice, and the craft elements that distinguish strong literary writing. Students benefit from the mentorship of instructors connected to the renowned Iowa Writers' Workshop, considered one of the finest graduate creative writing programmes in the world. The six-week format allows participants to develop a substantial body of work while building lasting skills in revision, voice, and narrative structure.
Upon successful completion, students receive a certificate from the University of Iowa's Iowa Young Writers' Studio, a credential recognised by university admissions officers as evidence of serious literary engagement. The programme fee is USD 475, making it among the most accessible internationally recognised creative writing programmes for high school students. Admission is competitive, with applicants required to submit a writing sample and a personal statement demonstrating their engagement with literature and creative writing.
The programme has helped launch the careers of published authors and has served as a significant credential for students pursuing English, creative writing, and humanities at leading universities worldwide.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 9 to 12
- Age range
- 14 to 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Applicants must be currently enrolled in high school with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, or the equivalent, and demonstrate a serious commitment to creative writing.
Open to high school students in grades 9 through 12 from any country. Admission is competitive and requires a writing sample and statement of purpose.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
The curriculum emphasizes close reading of published works, intensive writing practice, and the craft elements that distinguish strong literary writing. Students engage in small workshop groups, sharing original writing and receiving detailed feedback. Key aspects covered include detail, image, voice, point of view, character, story, plot, setting, drafting, and and revision.
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
University of Iowa Letter of Completion
Certificate from Iowa Young Writers Studio, recognised in university applications
Opens doors to
Provides a significant advantage for admissions to English, creative writing, and humanities programs at leading universities.
Skills your child builds
What your child will do
- Workshop groups
- Sharing original writing
- Receiving craft feedback
- Close reading of published works
- Intensive writing practice
How to apply
- 1Sign up on Submittable using student's name and email
- 2Complete the online application form
- 3Upload a signed parental permission form
Camp details
Trainers
Experienced University of Iowa instructors connected to the renowned Iowa Writers' Workshop
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Programme fee of USD 475 for the six-week session. Need-based financial assistance, including full and partial tuition grants, is available for accepted students.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for Iowa Young Writers' Studio - 6-Week Online Creative Writing Course?
The registration deadline is 20 Apr 2026. Registration for this edition has closed.
Is Iowa Young Writers' Studio - 6-Week Online Creative Writing Course free?
No. The registration fee is $475.
Who can participate in Iowa Young Writers' Studio - 6-Week Online Creative Writing Course?
Students in Grade 9 to 12. Children aged 14 to 18.
What will my child gain from Iowa Young Writers' Studio - 6-Week Online Creative Writing Course?
University of Iowa certificate from one of the world's top creative writing institutions. Small workshop groups with expert instructors connected to the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Six weeks of intensive writing practice producing a substantial, polished body of work. Credential recognised by competitive university admissions for English and creative writing. Receive a prestigious University of Iowa certificate in creative writing.. Gain intensive mentorship from instructors connected to the renowned Iowa Writers' Workshop.. Develop a substantial portfolio of polished literary work over six weeks..
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