Do you like fantasy stories? Action? Adventure? Sci-fi? Now you can learn to write those stories and more, complete with worlds, characters, and compelling storylines. From the comfort of your own home!

Creative Writing 1

Begin a daily writing practice, with discussion, feedback and drafts.

Creative Writing 2

Strengthen your use of language, character, dialogue, setting and plot.

Creative Writing through Reading

Examine literature and literary techniques to learn about different approaches to style, such as point of view, metaphor and tropes.

Short Fiction/Creative Non-Fiction 1

Learn the building blocks of short story writing by examining published works from great authors. Write your own short story and review the work of classmates with feedback from an experienced instructor.

Short Fiction/Creative Non-Fiction 2

Learn to write the perfect passage, the differences between fiction and non-fiction, and an emphasis on your personal style.

Memories into Stories

Explore the nature of memoir and related genres, as you translate your life experiences, memories and dreams into your voice and style.

Course Start Dates Length of Course Instructor Cost Pay-what-you-can
Tuesday July 28
Ages 9-13
Creative Writing 1
1 pm

This course runs for 3 weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Each class is 1 hour in length

Nikki Donadio

$145+HST
BUT…
If cost is ever a barrier to your child participating, we want you to know that every one of Extra Ed’s programs allows for a pay-what-you-can option to ensure everyone can get an extraordinary education, and no one is left behind. And for every student enrolled, we plant a tree! It’s win-win-win.
Ages 15-18
Short Fiction/Creative Non-Fiction 1
11 am

This course runs for 3 weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Each class is 1 hour in length

Ibi Kaslik

$165+HST
BUT…
If cost is ever a barrier to your child participating, we want you to know that every one of Extra Ed’s programs allows for a pay-what-you-can option to ensure everyone can get an extraordinary education, and no one is left behind. And for every student enrolled, we plant a tree! It’s win-win-win.
Wednesday July 29
Ages 14-15
Creative Writing 1
1 pm

This course runs for 6 weeks on Wednesdays.
Each class is 1 hour in length

Nikki Donadio

$145+HST
BUT…
If cost is ever a barrier to your child participating, we want you to know that every one of Extra Ed’s programs allows for a pay-what-you-can option to ensure everyone can get an extraordinary education, and no one is left behind. And for every student enrolled, we plant a tree! It’s win-win-win.
Tuesday August 18
Ages 9-13
Creative Writing 2
1 pm

This course runs for 3 weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Each class is 1 hour in length

Nikki Donadio

$145+HST
BUT…
If cost is ever a barrier to your child participating, we want you to know that every one of Extra Ed’s programs allows for a pay-what-you-can option to ensure everyone can get an extraordinary education, and no one is left behind. And for every student enrolled, we plant a tree! It’s win-win-win.
Ages 15-18
Short Fiction/Creative Non-Fiction 2
11 am

This course runs for 3 weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Each class is 1 hour in length

Ibi Kaslik

$165+HST
BUT…
If cost is ever a barrier to your child participating, we want you to know that every one of Extra Ed’s programs allows for a pay-what-you-can option to ensure everyone can get an extraordinary education, and no one is left behind. And for every student enrolled, we plant a tree! It’s win-win-win.

Available To: Ages 9-18

Available As: Online Courses for Schools or Individuals

Available In: English and French

This course is designed to complement the existing school curriculum

An Extraordinary Education

  • Creative Writing promotes self-expression .
  • Creative Writing provides clarity of thought.
  • Creative Writing fosters empathy and communication skills.