Professional writers made here
Our creative writing courses empower you to turn your passion for storytelling into a powerful career. Through flexible online learning, you'll gain practical skills and real-world insights from accomplished authors. Whether you are looking to refine your craft or pursue professional goals, our postgraduate creative writing programs provide the knowledge and pathways to help you bring your stories to life and make a lasting impact.
Creative Writing
Why choose creative writing courses at ECU?
Learn from accomplished authors
Gain insights from top industry professionals, including award-winning writers, to refine your storytelling and hone your craft. Their expertise and feedback help you elevate your writing to professional levels while nurturing your creative growth.
Tailor your study pathway
Explore diverse writing genres, from fiction and poetry to content creation. Our programs offer pathways to further qualifications, enabling you to tailor your learning and achieve your personal or professional storytelling goals.
Dedicated student support
You’ll receive one-on-one guidance from Student Success Advisors and engage with a community of supportive, industry-experienced instructors, empowering you to achieve your academic and professional goals with confidence.
Flexible online learning
Advance your career without putting your life on hold. Study at your own pace with flexible online and accelerated courses tailored for busy professionals, allowing you to balance your education with career, family and other commitments.
Which postgraduate qualification is right for you?
Graduate Certificate
A focused program, ideal for those looking to build on their existing specialist area and move their career forward.
Graduate Diploma
In-depth skills development for career progression, sometimes as a pathway to or early exit from a Master’s program.
Master’s Degree
A comprehensive program to develop career-relevant ideas, knowledge and specialist skills at an advanced level.
Meet the teaching team
Donna Mazza
Associate Professor
Donna, a notable fiction writer and researcher, specialises in environmental and feminist speculative fiction. Her recent novel "Fauna" (2020) was shortlisted for Aurealis Best Science Fiction Novel. She's the author of "The Albanian" (2007), winning the TAG Hungerford Award. Donna is a prominent figure in conferences, festivals, and radio discussions, while also contributing to public art projects.
Dr. Aksel Dadswell
Lecturer
Aksel Dadswell is an award-winning West Australian horror and weird fiction writer. Holding a PhD in creative writing, his work explores race and belonging, featured in anthologies like "Test Patterns: Creature Features" (2018) and "Hymns of Abomination: Secret Songs of Leeds" (2021).
Still have questions?
Download a course guide or speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor. Our team can assist you with:
- Eligibility & enrolment enquiries
- Course duration & fees
- Flexible entry & study pathways
- How online study will fit with your schedule
