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The inter-relationship between theory, scholarship and the creative process is key to the Goldsmiths MPhil/PhD in Creative Writing.

You'll be expected to combine your own creative writing – whether poetry, fiction or life writing – with research into the genre or area of literature in which you are working, to gain insight into its history and development, and to engage with relevant contemporary debates.

This might be genre in the more traditional sense, for example satire, fictional autobiography, verse drama, or particular traditions to which you feel your work relates, for example projective verse, postmodernist fiction, or Caribbean poetics.

This element of the PhD – the critical commentary – will constitute around 30% of the final work; the major part – 70% – will be a creative work of publishable standard: a novel, memoir, book of poems or collection of stories, for example.

Goldsmiths creative writing students and alumni Former and current PhD students include the following published writers and poets:

2019 Booker Prize-winning Bernardine Evaristo, whose Jerwood Fiction Uncovered-winning book Mr Loverman was written, in part, at Goldsmiths Season Butler Tom Lee Benjamin Woolley Linda Buckley-Archer Wendy Jones Justin Hill Sophie Ward Francis Gilbert Emma Darwin Virginia Peters Thomas Sykes Aoife Mannix Katrina Naomi Kate Miller (winner of the Seamus Heaney Centre for Poetry Prize) Kathryn Maris Jack Underwood Abigail Parry Matthew Gregory Jenny Lewis

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

Full-time, 4 years starts sep 2025.

Level RQF Level 8
Entry requirements

You should normally hold a first or upper second class BA Honours degree (or equivalent) and have either a good MA in Creative Writing or a track record of relevant publications with a reputable company.

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing to study this programme.

Location Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
London
SE14 6NW

Part-Time, 6 years starts Sep 2025

Full-time, 4 years starts sep 2024.

Level RQF Level 8
Entry requirements

You should normally hold a first or upper second class BA Honours degree (or equivalent) and have either a good MA in Creative Writing or a track record of relevant publications with a reputable company.

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing with no element lower than 6.5 to study this programme.

Location Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
London
SE14 6NW

Part-Time, 6 years starts Sep 2024

Master of philosophy - mphil, full-time, 3 years starts sep 2025.

Level RQF Level 7
Entry requirements

You should normally hold a first or upper second class BA Honours degree (or equivalent) and have either a good MA in Creative Writing or a track record of relevant publications with a reputable company.

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing to study this programme.

Location Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
London
SE14 6NW

Part-Time, 4 years starts Sep 2025

Full-time, 3 years starts sep 2024.

Level RQF Level 7
Entry requirements

You should normally hold a first or upper second class BA Honours degree (or equivalent) and have either a good MA in Creative Writing or a track record of relevant publications with a reputable company.

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing with no element lower than 6.5 to study this programme.

Location Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
London
SE14 6NW

Part-Time, 4 years starts Sep 2024

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Introduction to Creative Writing (10 weeks) | Goldsmiths University

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Through supportive workshops, you’ll develop your fiction writing skills, crafting original plots and characters that come alive on the page. You’ll also explore how to structure a poem and produce brave, visual images. Finding your writing voice is a bit like finding your voice in life, and this course will help you let go of writing inhibitions and discover your individual expression.

Writing is a process that furthers itself - if you'd like to explore creative writing, then this course will help you begin by reading relevant texts, workshopping creative work and writing prompts in class. We’ll explore technical aspects of writing, so that you can confidently recognise and use devices such as point of view, voice, plot, poetic form, rhythm and imagery. In addition, you’ll learn how to read as a writer and be able to respond sensitively and critically to other people’s work. Over the course of this ten week programme you will also understand how to self-edit, produce finished pieces, gain commercial awareness of literary publication, and be able to transfer your writing skills to other fields.

The first five weeks of the course will focus on prose writing, exploring short stories from writers including John Cheever, Amy Hempel, Grace Paley, James Baldwin, Lorrie Moore, Alice Munro and Jamaica Kincaid. We will study writing techniques such as how to craft character, create a sincere voice, write surprising plots and original points of view. The last five weeks of the course will be dedicated to writing poetry, where will examine the workings of poetic logic, metaphor, form, and sound. We will study contemporary poets such as Sharon Olds, Mary Ruefle, Carl Phillips, Bhanu Kapil, Peter Gizzi, Liz Berry and Ocean Vuong.

Throughout the course, the first half of each seminar will look at an extract of published prose or poetry in order to get a strong feel for writing techniques—so vital to developing your own work. The second hour will consist of workshopping, where you will receive and gain constructive feedback on your own work. Giving and receiving feedback on work in progress is invaluable and so each student on the course will have the chance to present their own writing at least twice for discussion in the workshops. The class will form a community of writers who respond sensitively and constructively to each individual’s work.

Why Study this Course?

On this course you will learn to:

  • Read as a writer, and in so doing become attuned to important writing practices.
  • Develop your understanding of writing techniques, and use them in your own work.
  • Enhance your imagination by carrying out a series of innovative writing exercises.
  • Develop a writer’s ear for words that ring false and those that sound true, which will in turn inform your capacity to self-edit.
  • Learn about fiction and poetry publishing and how to get your work in print.
  • Receive peer feedback on your own work at least twice, which will help with redrafting.
  • Cultivate imaginative writing skills that can be transferred to other fields of work.

This is a 10 week course, with weekly sessions taking place on Thursdays from 6.30-8.30pm, UK time.

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All writing is an act of faith, and on this short course you will gain faith in your ability, becoming a writer with imaginative flair. We’ll explore technical aspects of writing, so that you can confidently recognise and use devices such as point of view, voice, plot, poetic form, rhythm and imagery. In addition, you’ll learn how to read as a writer and be able to respond sensitively and critically to other people’s work. Over the course of this ten week programme you will also understand how to self-edit, produce finished pieces, gain commercial awareness of literary publication, and be able to transfer your writing skills to other fields. 

The first five weeks of the course will focus on prose writing , exploring extracts from a range of novelists and short story writers including  David Foster Wallace ,  Alice Munro ,  Lorrie Moore  and  David Szalay . We will study writing techniques such as how to craft character , create a sincere voice, write surprising plots and original points of view. The last five weeks of the course will be dedicated to writing poetry , where will examine the workings of poetic logic, metaphor, form, and sound. We will study a range of poets such as  Cavafy ,  T.S. Eliot ,  Elizabeth Bishop , and contemporary poets like  Liz Berry ,  Ocean Vuong , and  Andrew McMillan .

Throughout the course, the first half of each seminar will look at an extract of published prose or poetry in order to get a strong feel for writing techniques—so vital to developing your own work. The second hour will consist of workshopping, where you will receive and gain constructive feedback on your own work. Feedback is invaluable to one’s growth as a writer, and so each student on the course will have the chance to present their own writing at least two times for critical comment in the workshops. The class will form a community of writers who respond sensitively and constructively to each individual’s work.  

Why Study this Course?

On this course you will learn to:

• Read as a writer, and in so doing become attuned to important writing practices . • Develop your understanding of writing techniques , and use them in your own work.  • Enhance your imagination by carrying out a series of innovative writing exercises .  • Develop a writer’s ear for words that ring false and those that sound true, which will in turn inform your capacity to self-edit.  • Learn about fiction and poetry publishing and how to get your work in print.  • Receive peer feedback on your own work at least twice, which will help with redrafting.

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‘A narrative of what wishes what it wishes it to be’: An Introduction to ‘Creative Writing and Art History’

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Grant, Catherine . 2011. ‘A narrative of what wishes what it wishes it to be’: An Introduction to ‘Creative Writing and Art History’. Art History , 34(2), pp. 230-243. ISSN 01416790 [Article]

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This introduction considers the various relationships between creative writing and art history, tracing links between the essays published in this special issue and examples ranging from Gertrude Stein's modernist experiments to the novelist Paul Auster's and the artist Sophie Calle's literary and artistic collaboration. By focusing on the notion of the body (of the text, of the artist, and of the writer), the process involved in the writing of art histories is foregrounded. Framing this diverse collection of essays, this introduction maps out some of the possibilities from attending to the intersections between creative writing and art history.

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Degree level: postgraduate, creative and life writing (taught), course options.

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Have you got a story to tell? Or poems that you want to shape into a collection? This Masters degree will help you develop your creative writing practice. You’ll experiment with a wide variety of forms to help you discover your preferred mode of writing. Why study MA Creative & Life Writing at Goldsmiths

  • You may be writing regularly; you may be returning to it after concentrating on your career. Whatever your background, if you're serious about your writing, we can help you to develop your practice.
  • Our students bring with them a lively range of interests, cultures and experiences. We welcome students of any age who share the drive to take their writing seriously.
  • You’ll have the chance to experiment with different forms – poetry, the novel, short story and life writing - as well as to specialise in one of those areas - and you will receive expert guidance in each field.
  • Some seminars will be taken by visiting writers who will talk about their work, introduce you to different theories of creative writing and engage you in discussion about their writing. Recent visitors have included Ali Smith, Caryl Phillips, Claire Keegan and Daljit Nagra.
  • We host weekly readings and discussions organised by our Writers Centre, together with occasional visits from editors, literary agents and organisers of literary projects.
  • The Pat Kavanagh Prize is presented annually to an outstanding graduate from the programme. The ÂŁ500 prize, created in memory of the much-admired literary agent, is awarded by a team of her colleagues at United Agents. This has been the catalyst for publication by several previous winners.
  • Bernardine Evaristo was joint winner of the 2019 Booker Prize.
  • MA graduates, Ross Raisin and Evie Wyld, were named on Granta’s list of ‘best of young British novelists’.
  • Sophie Collins, Jack Underwood, Emily Berry, Richard Scott, Malika Booker, Anthony Joseph, Abigail Parry, Nick Makoha, Charlotte Shevchenko Knight, Rachel Long and Rachael Allen are among the prize-winning poets who have come through Goldsmiths.
  • In 2018, the Royal Society of Literature elected 40 new fellows under the age of 40 – in effect selecting the leading young British writers today. Six – Ross Raisin, Evie Wyld, Lucy Caldwell, Sophie Collins, Amy Sackville, and Emily Berry – are Goldsmiths alumni. No other university creative writing programme comes close to matching that.
  • Since 2016, ten of our creative writing graduates have won the Eric Gregory award for poets under thirty: Sam Buchan-Watts, Alex MacDonald, Rachael Allen. Ali Lewis. Sophie Collins, Phoebe Stuckes, Susannah Dickey. Amina Jama, Kandace Siobhan-Walker, and Daniella Fearon.
  • Other awards include the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize, the Betty Trask Prize, the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year, the Rathbones Folio Prize, the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature, the Desmond Elliott Prize, the Authors’ Club First Novel Award, the Somerset Maugham Award, the Seamus Heaney Centre Prize, the T S Eliot Prize and the George Devine Award, as well as wins and shortlisting for the Costa Prize (in the poetry, novel and short story categories), the Encore prize, the Orange Prize for Fiction, the Orange Award for New Writers, the Dublin International IMPAC Prize, The Miles Franklin Award, the Ruth Rendell Award, The Young People’s Laureate for London, the Michael Marks Award, the Commonwealth Writers Prize, the Sunday Times EFG Private Bank Short Story Award, the Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize, the Dylan Thomas Prize, the TS Eliot Prize, the Bridport short story award, the Guardian short story award for BAME writers, and the Forward Prize for Poetry.

Compulsory modules You will take three compulsory modules over the course of the programme. You will also participate in twelve one-on-one tutorials throughout the year. Workshop in Creative and Life Writing 60 credits Contemporary Contexts for Creative and Life Writing 30 credits Creative and Life Writing Portfolio 60 credits Options You also choose one option module. Full-time students take the module in the second term, while part-time students take it in the second term of their second year. You can choose from a specialist workshop in fiction, poetry, or life writing, or an option module from the list of MA options offered by the Department of English and Creative Writing including topics such as European Avant-Garde, Postmodernist Fiction, or Re-writing Sexualities. Specialist Workshop in an Aspect of Creative and Life Writing (Fiction Option) 30 credits Specialist Workshop in an Aspect of Creative and Life Writing (Life Writing Option) 30 credits Specialist Workshop in an Aspect of Creative and Life Writing (Poetry) 30 credits Specialist Workshop in an Aspect of Creative and Life Writing (Writing for Children/Young Adults Option) 30 credits Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.

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Assessment is by the submission of four pieces of writing of 5,000 words each – either an essay, or, for workshops, a piece or pieces of creative or life-writing – plus a critical account of how you have structured and developed your work. You will also be assessed on a portfolio (maximum of 20,000 words) containing a piece or pieces of creative or life-writing together with a critical account of how you have structured and developed your work. In all cases, the number of words applies to prose.

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You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree, or equivalent, of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject. You might also be considered if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. We consider applications from candidates without literary backgrounds. In this case, we would focus on the applicant's relevant experience, the quality of their portfolio and evidence of wider reading. Applicants from a non-literary background often bolster their CV with short creative writing courses, to demonstrate written skills and the ability to work in a team. You must also submit a portfolio of your creative or life writing with your application. Your portfolio should include two or three short stories, 20-30 poems or several extracts from a novel. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5 to study this programme.

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The Goldsmiths Writers’ Centre, under the directorship of Adam Mars-Jones and Tom Lee, has been established to encourage new writing, to stimulate debate about all forms of literature, and create links between the different parts of the college where creative writing takes place.

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Please note: This is a free course but that does not mean you will receive free critiques of your writing. The critiquing service mentioned in the FAQ is separate to this course. I do not give feedback on the exercises. If you would like me to give my professional opinion on your creative writing beyond this course please contact me for a quote. There is a link to these rates on the FAQ page.

And now, back to the fun (and free!) stuff. The creative writing course will cover:

  • Releasing your Creativity Explore how to tap into your creativity, and whether you are naturally more inclined towards writing poetry or prose.
  • How to write a short story A look at how writing a short story differs from writing a novel, and some tips on short story structure.
  • Writing from a point of view (POV) How your choice of first, second or third person POV can have a dramatic effect on how readers engage with your story.
  • Bringing your writing to life How to activate your writing and transform it into a sensual experience.
  • Writing characters Writing complex, believable characters to inhabit your literary world.
  • Writing dialogue Your voice as an author, writing dialogue between characters, use of dialect, and some tips on the mechanics of laying out your text.
  • Poetry: how to write poems The basics of writing poetry – lyric versus narrative, structured versus free verse, rhythm and meter.
  • Markets, competitions and opportunities How to further develop your writing by joining a writer’s group and entering competitions, and some tips on getting published.

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I want to write a book about my family’s history and the impact it had on my life good and bad. I want my readers to feel like they were there from the first to last pages. However, I’m having a bit of a bumpy start with describing. Can you help me??

Lauren, if you send me a message through the contact form I can give you a quote for a critique of the opening chapters of your book. That way I will be able to see your strengths and weaknesses and what needs to be improved. However, I suggest you work through this free course first. There is a session on ‘bringing your writing to life’ that I think you will find helpful.

I am looking for a free online creative writing. Course. I have grade 12.

I’m writing about my mother’s infidelity and I’m just starting out. I’m new to writing. Would you like to read it? It’s only several pages long. Any feedback would be much appreciated.

Hello Waylan. I can look at your writing, but be aware I will charge you as it is not part of the free course but a separate service. If you would like to proceed with the critique contact me via the message form, telling me how many words you are submitting, and I can tell you how much it will cost.

There’s really something special about the approach here, I don’t know what but it makes me motivated and I don’t want to just rush through the exercises! Really wonderful, not overwhelming, and I really really feel like something is happening.I wish you could teach other teachers. If you had your own in person writing school I would be definitely there!

Hello Mwinji,

Thank you. That is a lovely thing to say. I am first and foremost a writer myself. So in my teaching I look back and ask myself: what do I wish someone had told me when I was first starting out? I’m very glad you are getting something out of the course. Happy writing!

So happy to have found this page! Brand new to taking steps in my writing and am interested in writing picture books. While I am sure that all course material will benefit this, is there anything that deals specifically with this genre? Thanks.

Hi Amanda. You may find this article useful. http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2007/08/29/writing-for-children-picture-books/

Dear Fiona,

It was a pleasure to go through your website, it has so many useful tips that I have printed out for my reference. I wish to publish my second book , dedicating to my sister in the form of a verse novel. I was very impressed by the books Sonya Sones wrote like “Saving Red” and “Opposite of Innocent”. Can you please send me some tips on how to get started as I have never written a verse novel before.

Hi Sweedle. I’m glad you enjoyed the course. I’m afraid this is all I have for you for free. I can do paid critiques of a work in progress or a finished short story / novel. However, I have never written a verse novel before so would be unable to give you input on that. Good luck with it.

How do I sign in?

You don’t. It’s all available on the website without having to sign in.

Just want to improve my writing better. So ima hoping this course will help. Iam A full time worker and just want to do some improvements with my writing. Just really shy.

Hello- I am interested in going through this class, along with others. I am curious tho I feel like without feedback, I don’t feel that I would be getting sorta “the good, bad, & the ugly” of my writing. For you to actually “grade” or offer feedback on actual or suggested assignments- what would that fee be? Is there an option for more of a traditional instructor led class with instructor participation. Not knowing how my work is fairing or if I am going in the right direction,!would make me crazy. It’s already a short trip. ???? Thanks for the information.

Hi Stacy, I’m afraid I am not able to offer that option for you. I already have too much work on and cannot devote any more time to this course. I’m afraid it is what it is – self-directed and free. There are plenty of paid courses online that will provide that type of feedback you want. I wish you luck finding one that suits you. Fiona.

Hi, Fiona Umm” am really appreciate your devoted time been here to sharing with the world your visualize this your articles are great and specially encourage. I need more of your quotes I guess I can improve my skills and experience being an actor. With love thank you more blessing ????.

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What is the cost?

Hi Jessica, there is no cost.

Hello I want to write a fiction/fantasy book but don’t know where to start. Will this program be beneficial for this genre?

Hi Brandy, This course teaches you good, basic prose writing technique that can be applied to any genre. It won’t teach you how to write a fantasy novel, but it will help you improve your writing style. Happy writing. Fiona x

As far as I know , there are many sites that teach one how to write. I think this is a good one and I am happy with it. Becoming a writer is my utmost aim , but I also know that writing is a tyring process and it needs patience to suceed in. Thank you

I’ve been wanting to write a book (s) fiction and non-fiction got many years. Now that I’m reaching retirement I’m needing to get serious.

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Creative Writing Course Contents

  • Releasing your Creativity
  • How to write a Short Story
  • Writing from a Point of View (POV)
  • Bringing your Writing to Life
  • Writing Characters
  • Writing dialogue
  • Poetry: How to Write Poems
  • Markets, Competitions and Opportunities

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  • “I am so happy to be in a creative writing course. It has always been a dream to become a GOOD WRITER. I believe that participating in this course will help me along that journey and to accomplish my goal.” - Nancy Dixon
  • “I have worked my way through the exercises and found them to be really helpful. The ’show don’t tell’ advice is something I always struggle with. It is beginning to make more sense now.” - Soobdoo
  • “I have enjoyed learning about the short story, the exercises have certainly given me plenty of ideas.” - Jean Lockhead

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  1. MA Creative & Life Writing

    Assessments. Assessment is by the submission of four pieces of writing of 5,000 words each - either an essay, or, for workshops, a piece or pieces of creative or life-writing - plus a critical account of how you have structured and developed your work. You will also be assessed on a portfolio (maximum of 20,000 words) containing a piece or ...

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    This degree is interdisciplinary, and you'll work with experts in education, creative writing, and psychology. You will gain insights into the areas of race, action research, ethnography, queer theory and many others to further enrich your studies. You'll learn how writing can be used in dynamic, real-world settings such as charities ...

  4. Department of English and Creative Writing

    Yang Zhang. One of the UK's most prestigious and best-selling poetry magazines. Our collaboration with Goldsmiths extends to student work placements through the Careers Office. Programmes in English, European, American, Postcolonial and Comparative Literature studies and more. Learn more about what we offer.

  5. Introduction to Creative Writing (10 weeks)

    The confidence and skills you acquire may even lead you to make an application for an accredited course at Goldsmiths like the MA in Creative and Life Writing. Learning outcomes Read as a writer - how to respond sensitively and critically to pieces of fiction and poetry, and use these skills in your own work.

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  8. Creative Writing

    Summary. The inter-relationship between theory, scholarship and the creative process is key to the Goldsmiths MPhil/PhD in Creative Writing. You'll be expected to combine your own creative writing - whether poetry, fiction or life writing - with research into the genre or area of literature in which you are working, to gain insight into its ...

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    Finding your writing voice is a bit like finding your voice in life, and this course will help you let go of writing inhibitions and discover your individual expression. Writing is a process that furthers itself - if you'd like to explore creative writing, then this course will help you begin by reading relevant texts, workshopping creative ...

  10. Welcome

    1-2-1 support. Hello, this is Mark, your subject librarian for English and Creative Writing. I can be contacted by email at m.preston @gold.ac.uk, or you can request a one-to-one appointment online. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions about Library resources or referencing, and do have a look at the other links on this guide.

  11. Introduction to Creative Writing-English as a First Language

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  12. Creative Writing at Goldsmiths

    At Goldsmiths, he has supervised six Creative Writing PhDs to completion, including work which has gone on to be shortlisted for the Costa Poetry Prize, longlisted for the Baileys Women Prize for Fiction, and to win the Desmond Elliott Prize. He currently supervises five PhDs in fiction and poetry, including a new translation of the Epic of ...

  13. Introduction to Creative Writing

    2018-01-10 January, 6:30 PM AM - SE14 6NW - London - United Kingdom - All writing is an act of faith, and on this short course you will gain faith in your ability, becoming a writer with ima...

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  16. 'A narrative of what wishes what it wishes it to be': An Introduction

    This introduction considers the various relationships between creative writing and art history, tracing links between the essays published in this special issue and examples ranging from Gertrude Stein's modernist experiments to the novelist Paul Auster's and the artist Sophie Calle's literary and artistic collaboration. By focusing on the notion of the body (of the text, of the artist, and of ...

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    Student success Since an MA creative writing course was established at Goldsmiths, later followed by a PhD programme and the introduction of creative writing at undergraduate level, over 100 of our students have gone on to bring out books with mainstream publishers. Notable successes include:

  18. Goldsmiths Writers' Centre

    Goldfish is an exposition of creative work produced by the diverse range of voices on the MA programme. Enquiries should go to the English and Creative Writing department. The Goldsmiths Prize was established in 2013 to reward fiction that breaks the mould or extends the possibilities of the novel form. Encouraging writing and stimulating ...

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  22. Creative Writing Course

    This eight-session online creative writing course will give you an introduction to the basic elements of creative writing, from prose fiction to poetry. The course is entirely free and you can work through it at your own pace. The exercises are designed to help you start writing and self-analyse your work.