Course Overview

Course Title: Creative Writing Masterclass
Start Date: January 20, 2026
Duration: 20 Hours
Mode: Hybrid
Credit Equivalent: 1 Credit Hour
Class Size: Up to 30 Participants
Course Fee: BDT 2,000.00

Course Description:
This micro-credential equips aspiring writers with the skills to craft professional-quality creative content, including stories, poems, and narratives. Through hands-on exercises, practical writing assignments, and interactive modules, participants will develop storytelling techniques, character creation skills, poetic expression, and advanced writing strategies. By the end of the course, learners will have a portfolio of creative work ready for publishing or freelancing, and the ability to write with clarity, emotion, and originality.

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Creative Writing (1 Hour)
Topics:

• What is creative writing?
  
  
• Differences between creative, academic, and business writing
  
  
• Creative writer’s mindset and observation skills
  
  
• Overview of storytelling, character, and narrative forms
  Activity: 5-minute freewriting exercise
  Outcome: Understand the fundamentals of creative writing and develop a creative mindset.
  
  

Module 2: Storytelling Fundamentals (4 Hours)
Topics:

• Elements of Storytelling: Plot, Setting, Characters, Conflict, Theme, Dialogue, Point of View
  
  
• Plot Structure Models: Freytag’s Pyramid, Three-Act Structure, Hero’s Journey, Non-linear storytelling
  
  
• Setting & World-Building: Using senses, creating believable worlds, contextual details
  
  
• Conflict Types: Character vs Character, Self, Society, Nature, Technology
  Activities: Write a 6-sentence micro-story, convert a news headline into a story plot, setting description challenge (100 words)
  Outcome: Develop strong narrative structure and build engaging story worlds.
  
  

Module 3: Character Development (Detailed) (5 Hours)
Topics:

• Building Strong Characters: Protagonist, Antagonist, Supporting, character profiles, internal/external traits
  
  
• Techniques for Character Growth: Character arcs, backstory, transformation
  
  
• Dialogue Writing: Natural vs forced dialogue, subtext, realistic conversations
  
  
• Character Voice & Perspective: First-person voice, speech patterns, personality through voice
  
  
• Relationships Between Characters: Friendships, rivalry, romance, mentorship
  Activities: Create a full character profile, write a 200-word dialogue scene, rewrite a character from another POV, show a character flaw in action
  Outcome: Create believable, dynamic characters with distinct voices and relationships.
  
  

Module 4: Poetry & Narrative Forms (4 Hours)
Topics:

• Introduction to Poetry: Sensory imagery, figurative language
  
  
• Types of Poetry: Free verse, Haiku, Sonnet, Narrative poem, Spoken word
  
  
• Poetry Techniques: Rhyme schemes, rhythm, meter, enjambment, symbolism
  
  
• Narrative Forms: Flash fiction, microfiction, short stories, personal narratives, creative non-fiction
  Activities: Write a 3-line haiku, create a metaphoric poem, convert personal memory into flash fiction
  Outcome: Express ideas creatively through poetry and diverse narrative forms.
  
  

Module 5: Advanced Techniques in Creative Writing (3 Hours)
Topics:

• Show, Don’t Tell
  
  
• Sensory detail enhancement
  
  
• Emotional impact creation
  
  
• Foreshadowing, suspense, and pacing
  
  
• Developing unique writing styles
  Activities: Rewrite “telling” paragraphs to “showing,” pacing exercises, sensory-only scene writing
  Outcome: Apply advanced techniques to elevate storytelling and writing style.
  
  

Module 6: Editing & Revising Creative Work (2 Hours)
Topics:

• Drafting vs Editing
  
  
• Clarity, consistency, and flow
  
  
• Removing clichés
  
  
• Strengthening dialogue and description
  
  
• Responsible use of AI tools for editing
  Activities: Peer review session, edit own micro-story using checklist
  Outcome: Revise and refine creative work to achieve polished, publication-ready quality.
  
  

Module 7: Final Project & Portfolio Development (1 Hour)
Final Submission Includes:

• One short story (400–700 words) OR
  
  
• Two poems + flash fiction (150–200 words)
  Portfolio Review: Instructor feedback, tips for publishing online, and preparing a freelancing portfolio
  Outcome: Compile a professional portfolio of creative writing pieces.
  

Assessment & Certification:

• Quiz after each module
  
  
• Writing exercises and assignments
  
  
• Mock storytelling and poetry review
  
  
• Final project submission and portfolio evaluation
  
  
• Certificate issued upon completion
  
  

Entry Qualifications:

• Beginners or intermediate learners interested in creative writing
  
  
• Students, aspiring writers, and content creators
  
  
• No prior experience in creative writing required
  
  

Career Pathways:

• Freelance Writer
  
  
• Storyteller / Novelist
  
  
• Content Creator for Blogs, Magazines, or Digital Media
  
  
• Poet or Spoken Word Artist
  
  
• Scriptwriter / Creative Editor