Writing Certificate

ONLINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN NOVEL WRITING

Application Calendar:

The application for the Fall 2021 cohort is now available and applications will be due June 4, 2021. Please join our email list to stay informed about upcoming information sessions and the next application cycle.
 

Download the 2021 Application Form

The application fee is non-refundable, so please look through these web pages and the form before deciding to apply.

How to Apply:

1. Complete Application*

• Complete application form.
• Complete the writing exercises described in the packet:
  • Personal Statement
  • Fiction Writing Sample
  • Classroom Feedback Sample

2. Application Fee**

• Pay the $80 application fee by registering for OWA 001.

3. Submit: 

• Submit application materials on canvas.stanford.edu.
  • Log in with your Continuing Studies username and password.

*Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.  **The application fee is non-refundable and only valid for one application cycle

Have questions before you apply? Watch the video of our recent online information session, or check out the FAQ for answers to common questions about the program.