UEA launches inaugural Creative Writing Summer School
By: Communications
Aspiring writers from around the world are set to attend the University of East Anglia’s (UEA) first ever Creative Writing Summer School, which starts this weekend.
The University is recognised as the home of Creative Writing and led the teaching of the subject more than 50 years ago, with countless award-winning writers, including Booker Prize winners and a Nobel Laureate for Literature, having graduated from its courses.
Through the new Fiction in all its Forms: UEA Creative Writing Summer School, it is now offering a unique opportunity to study in Norwich – England’s famed City of Stories and UNESCO City of Literature – and to be taught by its Creative Writing tutors.
Running from 5 July to 19 July, the two-week accredited course will see participants from 10 countries take part in a programme of workshops, seminars and independent writing sessions, with visits across the county and beyond designed to spark creativity and deepen their writing practice.
Dr Thomas Roebuck, Associate Dean for Admissions in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, said: “This course offers a chance to be part of UEA’s celebrated writing community. Participants don’t just learn about writing – they experience it, surrounded by inspiration, guidance and a cohort of fellow writers.
“It’s about developing voice, exploring place, and building confidence in your craft while forming connections that can last a lifetime. The course gives people a chance to become a more developed fiction writer all round.”
Image: Dr Thomas Roebuck
Throughout the course, participants will develop their fiction portfolios, with a particular emphasis on place writing, drawing inspiration from Norwich and the surrounding Norfolk landscape, known for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
They will visit the British Archive for Contemporary Writing and Sainsbury Centre art gallery and museum, both of which are on UEA’s campus.
Alongside academic study, attendees will also have the chance to explore the region, gaining a deeper sense of how environment and storytelling connect, with visits to Holkham Estate, into the city of Norwich and to Cambridge.
Open to home and international students, graduates and professionals aged 18 and over, the course is designed for anyone looking to deepen their engagement with creative writing, whether at an early stage or more advanced level.
The inaugural programme will see participants take part from the UK, US, Europe, Asia and Australia.
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