THREE MUSES
WRITING SCHOOL
Unleashing the mind. Nourishing the soul.
25% OFF your first course
Discover your muse.
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Registration for second-term courses closes 10 April.
Your Process. Your Craft. Your Journey.
Based in beautiful Cape Town, Three Muses Writing School
welcomes all writers in all genres, at all levels.
Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned wordsmith, our creative writing classes of up to 12 participants, for adults and teens, help you hone your skills, deepen your process, build your writing habit, and share your magic with the world.
What people are saying about us
“Nick is an astonishing teacher with a deep insight into and understanding of teenagers. He really gets it and is able to teach and inspire, a rare and special combination. I have no doubt Nick is going to be one of those awesome teachers people look back on years later and thank.”
“I was particularly impressed by Ms Harrison’s initiative, leadership and capability as a teacher... I would recommend her without reservation to students, collaborators, and members of the public seeking thoughtful and serious writing instruction.”
Alesia Bosman, parent
Riana Louw, parent
Hi-ling Ye, student
Creative Revival
A Creative Writing Workshop
Discover (or recover!) your inner artistic genius as we celebrate Library Week with a workshop to set you free!
Ideal for beginners and those returning from a creative hiatus.
Rewilding the Page
A Nature Writing Course
Discover the Earth anew through language unbound.
Open to writers of all levels and genres.
Places limited. Registration closes 10 April.
Your path of the page awaits
Your work, your way
No grades, no tests. No rote learning, or ‘marking criteria’. Develop your special artistic strengths organically with holistic support from our dedicated teachers and comprehensive feedback that celebrates the merits of each piece.
Flourish on your own terms
Get 1-on-1 attention and personalised support that nurture your unique voice, style and artistic process, whatever your experience level or preferred genre.
Connect with fellow writers
Forge genuine connections with artistic allies in an encouraging, compassionate community, where a victory for one is a victory for all.
Whole-artist development
Master writing techniques, rekindle your creative fire, forge writing habits to last a lifetime, and pursue a career with the skills and strategies to succeed.
Learn by doing
Build confidence as your portfolio grows with practical assignments like craft exercises, journal prompts, creative challenges, and larger projects.
Freedom meets structure
Enjoy creative control over your work, within a stable, nurturing framework to ensure your steady progression.
Courses
Introduction to Creative Writing
Unblock your creative process, master the fundamentals of the craft, and build a writing routine that works for you. Ideal for beginners and those returning after a creative hiatus.
Foundations Courses
Develop your writing skills along one or more of our three core learning streams: Story, Poetry and Creative Nonfiction. Ideal for writers seeking a solid foundation in their preferred writing medium.
Specialised Courses
Explore niche genres like memoir, humour, nature writing, romance, speculative fiction (sci-fi, fantasy, horror) and more. Ideal for writers wishing to master the specific conventions of particular writing traditions.
Every lesson, an occasion
We teach to inspire, crafting learning experiences that resonate and transform, through literary analysis, practical demonstrations, personal reflection and tangible skills.
With you for the long haul
Get on-going support for your entire writing journey.
Accountability
Don’t let fear and distraction win.
Regular creative check-ins help you build (and keep) artistic momentum. Bust through writer’s block, set and reach your creative goals, and keep making progress.
Feedback
Always kind, always helpful.
Get actionable insights on your manuscript in progress, enhancing your draft with specific suggestions that build on its merits.
Editing
Nourish and polish.
Bring out the best in your draft with the help of a developmental editor, or refine your prose with a professional line-edit to make every page sing.
Don’t walk a lonely road.
Join our community of friendly artistic allies as we nurture one another from strength to strength.
We’re better together
daily inspiration and encouragement to fuel your fire
news, resources, and opportunities
fun, memes, and banter
Words to warm the heart and heal the world
In the digital age, literature has never been more vital.
The power of creative writing to console, connect, and catalyse change inspires us to share it with all who will answer the call.
In our lessons and publications, Three Muses strives to serve writers of all levels, support literacy in South Africa, give young people the tools they need to thrive in an ever-changing world, and nourish a deeper, more humane (and more human) culture.
Get in touch
For enquiries about our courses, writer support services, collaborations and more, simply fill in the form below.
We’ll get back to you within three working days, even if it means tearing ourselves away from a very good book.