WSA Academy
Unleash your inner creativity and master the art of writing with our 3-month creative writing course
Unlock Your Creative Writing Skills
Welcome to the Writers Space Africa Creative Academy, where we nurture the talent of aspiring writers from all over the world. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment where you can hone your craft from the comfort of your home, and unleash your creativity.
Our course covers multiple genres, including: Blogging, Children’s Literature, Flash Fiction, Editing (Prose and Poetry), Creative Nonfiction, Drama, and Publishing. Our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way, helping you to develop your unique voice and style.
We are excited to announce the call for our 10th session and we invite you to join our community of passionate writers. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced writer, we believe there’s always something new to learn and discover. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create!
Anthony Onugba,
Director, WSA Creative Academy
What You Can Expect
- Develop Your Skills: Whether you’re an aspiring writer or experienced, our course will help you improve your writing skills and develop your unique style.
- Get Personalised Feedback: Our experienced mentors will provide you with personalized feedback on your work, helping you to identify areas for improvement and build your confidence as a writer.
- Connect with other writers: Our community of writers from Africa and the rest of the world is a supportive and encouraging environment where you can connect with like-minded individuals, share your work, and get inspired.
- Learn at Your Own Pace: With our virtual app-based course, you can learn at your own pace and schedule, making it easy to fit your writing practice into your busy life.
- Multiple Genres: Our course covers multiple genres, including poetry, short stories, screenplays, creative nonfiction, and more. This allows you to explore different forms of writing and discover what you’re most passionate about.
- Improve Your Career Prospects: A strong foundation in creative writing can benefit many different careers, including journalism, marketing, public relations, and more. By enrolling in our course, you’ll be investing in your future career prospects.
- Private Mentorship: Enjoy personalized one-on-one learning with a dedicated mentor who will guide you through the course, offer tailored feedback, and help you grow as a writer.
Words from Our Community
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I had been looking for a mentor to sharpen my writing skills for a very long time. I approached the few people I knew, but unfortunately, they were either too busy or expensive to work with. I used to wake up and wonder where my writing help would come from. One day, I saw a call for mentorship in my mail and I applied. WSA is more than amazing because it has taken me by hand and taught me how to develop my writing step by step. There are adequate mentors with vast knowledge of poetry, drama, CNF and fiction committed to walking the journey with you through teaching and also critiquing your works. There is also peer-to-peer engagement that built everyone. All that one has to do is invest in time and the Academy fee is very affordable compared to others. I highly recommend Writers Space Africa for its writing mentorship expertise.
Kenya
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Writing has always served as a catharsis from a young age. I have had a love affair with written words, allowing them to colour my world. WSA academy has been a platform to hone my skills and network with other creatives. I have learned about other genres and now have the tools needed to share my story and experiences not just through poetry but through fiction and creative non-fiction. It has been a rewarding experience!
Kenya
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I have to say it's been a real privilege and honour to learn at WSA academy. Before I joined, there was still a lot I didn't know, especially in flash fiction and screenwriting. But the mentors have been super helpful and encouraging, not just to me but to all the mentees. I have nothing but the utmost respect for every single person here. I've even made a few friends from all over Africa, and I hope we'll be able to work together sometime in the future. Again, I'm very very grateful to WSA for the opportunity.
Nigeria
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Perfect iron steel goes through intense heat. That is what it was for me—a science student passionate about ink and paper. WSA academy has been a pool of knowledge for me to soak up and has given me wings to soar.
Tanzania
Some Mentors
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Justin Teopista Nagundi UgandaJustin Teopista Nagundi is a Ugandan writer and Assistant National Coordinator of WSA-Uganda. Her literary works have been published in renowned platforms such as midnight & indigo, Writers Space Africa Magazine, Months to Years, Miniskirt Magazine, 101-word short stories, the Kalahari Review Platform, and MIFUMI. She runs a captivating blog on WordPress called “Smoke & Leaves” where she shares her fascinating prose. Justin is a skilled editor with Kasi Editorial Services and a talented stage actress with the Footlights Playhouse in Uganda. She is also an alumnus of the MIFUMI writers’ workshop, cohort 2022. Click here to visit her blog.
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Elizabeth Nafula Kenya
Elizabeth Nafula, a talented writer, teacher, and researcher in Media and Communication, is an expert at crafting gripping fiction. Her works have been recognized for their excellence, with shortlists and longlists for prestigious awards such as the 2021 African Writers Awards (drama genre), Yours2read 2022, and CITAM drama 2022. Elizabeth’s short stories have also been featured in the Kepressng Anthology. As a participant in the 2023 ACC-Kenya writing program and a reviewer for Writers Space Africa Magazine, Elizabeth is constantly honing her skills and pushing the boundaries of her craft.
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Lise Nova Berwadushime Rwanda
Lise is a Rwandan writer who transforms her unique perspective on the world into captivating poetry and stories for children. Her passion for writing is inspired by the wonders of nature, real-life experiences, emotions, and the unfiltered innocence of children. With a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Honors in Biochemistry from the University of Rwanda, Lise Nova’s scientific background lends a unique dimension to her writing. She currently serves as the Children’s Literature Editor for the WSA literary magazine and a mentor for the same genre in the WSA Creative Academy. When she’s not busy working as a freelance translator, she indulges in her hobbies of listening to music and watching cooking videos
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Grace Tendo Uganda
Grace is a veterinarian who nurtures animals and children’s imaginations. Grace juggles her passion for caring for animals with her love for writing. As one of our esteemed facilitators, she has had her work published in prestigious publications such as the WSA monthly magazine, PoeticAfrica magazine, and Writers Global Movement.
Ready to take your writing skills to the next level?
Join the WSA Creative Academy now and learn from our team of expert facilitators. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hone your craft and connect with other writers from around the world.
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