Yes, if you study. In fact, you will learn far more from a mentor than you will by attending regular classes. Our mentors will coach you daily, if need be. It is the best possible way to learn.

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Even if you don't take writing classes for a vocation, the skills you learn will give you a good presentation all of your life. You will learn to write essays and articles, business letters, contracts, and agreements. Everything you learn here will be used elsewhere.

Yes, they do. The teachers/mentors are highly qualified, gifted individuals whose mission is to develop writers. They will work with you sacrificially, answer your every question, and guide you through the maze of writing rules..

Regular terms are eight weeks in length. We also have two-week workshops, three-day workshops, and one-day workshops. These are best used for beginners, or as brush-up courses.

We prefer that you do your homework in Microsoft Word, but we can also accept WordPerfect. New lessons come out every Sunday evening. You will submit your homework to your mentor by email - preferably by attachment, and it will be due the following Saturday.

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The teacher may accept up to 20 students, but most classes will be much smaller. Creative Writing Institute prides itself in giving a fuller, finer service than you will find anywhere else, and we offer it at a practical price.

• Eight-week courses are $275
• Two-week workshops are $199
• Three day workshops are $125
• Flash workshops (one day) are $55 (for beginners and brush-ups)
• There is an additional fee of $15 for registration fee, and $15 for administration fee.

However, we do have class sales. If you sign up for our newsletter, we will make you aware of them.

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You can read about each class by clicking on them. If you don't know what level you are on or where to begin, see the front page for details on how to receive a writing analysis.  

This is one of our free services. If you know what class you need, please enroll for the class and your mentor will evaluate you. However, if you don't know which class you need to take, please send a 1,000 word story or a 200 word article to deborahowen@cwinst.com. Be sure to write EVALUATION at the top.

A sample class is available on the front page.

Grades are an excellent way to chart your progress and we highly encourage it. On the other hand, some students don't want the pressure of being graded, so you must request grades at the beginning of the term if you would like this service. Our grading scale runs from A+ to D and we will be painfully honest with you. You will receive a grade for each week of homework, and an averaged letter grade at the end of the term. All grades are confidential. Repeat: If you want to be graded, you must ask for it at the beginning of the term.

Yes, you will - a very nice certificate, suitable for framing. Grades will not show on the certificate.

Our programs are so discounted that we cannot offer refunds. However, if you decide to withdraw from a course in the first week, you may change classes, or we will give you a credit toward another class. You may claim this credit any time within one year, or you may donate it to a  friend, provided you notify Ms. Deb at deborahowen@cwinst.com.

We are a non-profit organization and scholarships will be available as funds permit. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, try to apply three months in advance.

Not at this time, but accreditation is in our five-year plan.We do, however, certify students for their classes.

We can offer you reasonable prices because we are a non-profit organization. Donations make it possible for us to offer scholarships and affordable prices. It is our pleasure to offer you an excellent education at unbeatable prices. Enjoy!