THREE MUSES
WRITING SCHOOL
Unleashing the mind. Nourishing the soul.
Learn online or in-person
Discover your muse.
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Enrolment for 4th Term courses closes Sunday, 4 October.
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
ENROL TODAY
4th Term courses start in October
8 weekly 90-minute classes bring you vibrant analysis,
discussion, experimentation and nurturing feedback
to hone your skills and build your confidence
Picking Up the Pen
An Introduction to Creative Writing
Ideal for beginners and those returning from a creative hiatus.
Foundations of Poetry
Ideal for writers seeking a solid grounding in writing poetry.
Foundations of Story
Ideal for writers seeking a solid grounding in narrative writing.
Rewilding the Page
A Nature Writing Course
Ideal for anyone seeking a refuge from climate despair, and an entry point into nature through language unbound.
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.
More friends. More fun. More savings.
Writing is way more fun with a friend — and cheaper, when you SAVE BIG with our Bring-a-Friend Discount.
Get 20% OFF for both you and a friend in any of our writing courses
PLUS an extra 10% OFF for EACH additional friend you refer.
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.