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Creative Writing

This course provides a chance for students to explore the craft of writing – poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction – to discover what they want to say about themselves and their individual perspectives in and through written language. Students will discuss a variety of creative composition strategies, including figurative language, sound, imagery, voice, and style. They will read poems, personal essays, short stories, and essays on the craft of writing as inspiration for their own work in these genres.

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Stanford Continuing Studies' online creative writing courses make it easy to take courses taught by instructors from Stanford’s writing community. Thanks to the flexibility of the online format, these courses can be taken anywhere, anytime—a plus for students who lead busy lives or for whom regular travel to the Stanford campus is not possible. These courses are open to all adults, and we encourage all levels of writers to enroll.

The Fall cohort application deadline is August 25, 2024.  

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10 Best Creative Writing Programs for High School Students

Creative writing has a wide range of applications and benefits. It not only helps you structure and write in different ways but also makes you a better reader and communicator!

In this post, we have compiled a list of great creative writing programs for high school students. We’ve also thrown in some journalism programs for good measure!

10 Great Creative Writing Programs

1. iowa young writers’ studio – residential program.

Location: Online and in-person versions available

Fee/stipend: $575 for the online version, $2,500 for the in-person version

Financial assistance: Several full tuition and partial tuition grants are available.

Application deadline: February 5, 2023

Program dates: Session 1 from June 11, 2023, to June 24, 2023, Session 2 from July 9, 2023, to July 22, 2023

Eligibility: 10th, 11th and 12th graders are eligible to apply

The Iowa Young Writers’ Studio is one of the most prestigious writing programs in the country, with an estimated acceptance rate between 15-20%. You get to choose one course from poetry, fiction, creative writing, playwriting, or TV writing. The course structure contains a mix of seminars and workshops. The mentors are graduates of the University of Iowa, which holds the most prestigious creative writing program in the country (strange but true)! This is a great program if you’re looking for an immersive experience in a single style of writing.

2. Princeton’s Summer Journalism Program

Location: Online and in-person versions available throughout the year culminating in a 10-day residential program at the end of July

Fee/stipend: Free

Financial assistance: NA

Application deadline: February 27, 2023

Program dates: Year-long

Eligibility: Students must be in the 11th grade, have a minimum GPA of 3.5, and must qualify for one of these socioeconomic conditions .

You will get a taste of life as a journalist in this year-long course. You will participate in a range of activities, including attending online workshops and lectures with renowned journalists from all over the country.

Apart from the usual workshops and lectures, you will have access to a number of exciting opportunities such as visiting newsrooms, making a documentary, and working on the Princeton Summer Journal which is published at the end of the program. Fair warning - this is a highly selective program including a three-round application process and a final cohort of up to 40 students .

3. NYU Tisch’s Future Dramatic Writers Workshop

Location: Commuter program at NYU's New York City campus

Application deadline: Closed for 2023

Program dates: February 4, 2023 - May 13, 2023

Program Selectivity: Highly selective

Eligibility: Open to 9th, 10th and 11th graders

If accepted to this program, you get the opportunity to study and practice writing for theatre, film, and television. The program takes place every Saturday for 14 weeks , where you will be spending 8 hours in lectures and workshops. It culminates in a yearly showcase where students can present what they’ve worked on. It is an intensive course equivalent to Tisch’s undergraduate curriculum . This has an in-person component, so it may be easiest if you are in New York City.

4. Telluride Association Summer Seminars

Location: Cornell University, University of Maryland, and University of Michigan

Program dates: June 25, 2023 – August 5, 2023

Eligibility: 10th and 11th graders

Primarily rooted in humanities and social studies, TASS looks at systems of power and oppression. While its main agenda is to exercise students’ critical thinking skills , reading and writing essays is a crucial part of the curriculum. You will find the opportunity to hone your writing skills in fields such as history, politics, culture, and more . This is a highly selective program with an estimated acceptance rate of 3-5% . While this may not fit the bill for traditional ‘creative writing’, the way in which it weaves a connection between critical thinking and impeccable writing is likely to enhance your creative writing projects.

5. Yale Young Writers’ Workshop

Location: Online

Fee/stipend: $900

Application deadline: April 3, 2023

Program dates: July 9, 2023 – July 14, 2023

Eligibility: Open to 10th, 11th and 12th graders

Yale Young Writers’ Workshop will give you an in-depth look at one of the following genres — fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or graphic storytelling. With only 12 students per workshop, the highly selective, one-week program ensures each person gets an immersive experience in developing the craft of writing, experimenting with their work, and finding their own voice .

6. Asian American Journalists Association’s JCAMP

Location: On campus at American University, Washington D.C.

Application deadline: March 17, 2023

Program dates: July 15, 2023 – July 21, 2023

Known for its multicultural diversity and unique hands-on training, this renowned program aims to prepare you for a career in journalism. Not only will you get workshops with veteran industry leaders and go on field trips, but you’ll also have the chance to produce news packages for the program’s news site ! You will also have some published work to your credit. This is a highly selective program with about 30 students chosen from hundreds of applicants.

7. Kenyon Review Young Writer’s Summer Residential Workshop

Location: On campus at Kenyon College

Fee/stipend: $2,575

Financial assistance: Need-based financial aid is available.

Application deadline: March 1, 2023

Program dates: Session 1 from June 25, 2023, to July 8, 2023, Session 2 from July 16, 2023, to July 29, 2023

Eligibility: Open to 16–18-year-old students

This program offers a combination of individual conferences with your instructor and peer-led group discussion and exercises. The coursework is ungraded and focuses on students recognizing and working on their writing skills. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for a genre session where one genre or element of writing will be explored in-depth . This is highly selective with 12-14 students per workshop.

8. Bard College at Simon’s Rock Young Writers Workshop

Location: On campus

Fee/stipend: $3,500

Financial assistance: Moderate

Application deadline: None. Applicants are reviewed until the program is full, usually in mid-April or May

Program dates: July 9, 2023 – July 29, 2023

Eligibility: Open to students from grades 9-11

Instead of focusing only on the writing style, this three-week workshop focuses on enhancing language and thinking skills that are key for effective writing. The program consists of three 90-minute sessions every day with each having a different area of research. You will engage in writing activities and reading discussions within small groups of 12, so every student gets individual attention. Writings are shared by the workshop leaders as well as peers. While building a portfolio, you will be encouraged to focus on the process and finding your voice rather than the end product. This program is a good fit if you’re looking for informal coursework with a heavy emphasis on critical thinking.

9. Sarah Lawrence Writer’s Week – A Creative Writing and Performance Art Workshop

Location: Commuter program

Fee/stipend: $1,125

Financial assistance: Limited scholarships available to Yonkers Public School students

Application deadline: Registrations open in February.

Program dates: Virtual program from July 10, 2023 – July 14, 2023, On campus program from August 7, 2023 – August 11, 2023

Eligibility: Students must be 14 years of age or older

Writing (workshops and collaborative discussions) and theatre (workshops on improvisation, solo performance, character comedy, and the like) come together in this program with students learning components of each as well as their relation to each other. While this is a highly selective program, once in, you’ll find yourself in an interactive and supportive environment in a class of 18 students.

10. The Adroit Journal’s Summer Mentorship Program

Fee/stipend: $450

Financial assistance: Available

Application deadline: March 12, 2023

Program dates: June 19, 2023 – July 31, 2023

Eligibility: Open to students from the 9th to 12th grades

Hosted by a literary and art non-profit organization, this program pairs budding writers with established ones , making this a highly individualized program. While peer activities are also offered, you will get personalized support and guidance from your mentor. You can choose from poetry, fiction and non-fiction/memoir writing. However, the program’s acceptance rate has been approximately 8-9% in the past so keep in mind that it is highly selective.

If you’re interested in going beyond creative writing and want to explore research in fields you’re interested in (e.g., research in literature!) , consider applying to the Lumiere Research Scholar Program , a selective online high school program for students that I founded with researchers at Harvard and Oxford. Last year, we had over 2100 students apply for 500 spots in the program! You can find the application form here.

Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a Harvard College graduate. He founded Lumiere as a PhD student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1-1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.

IEW® in High School

The high school years can be daunting, but writing does not have to be. IEW teaches students how to navigate the essays, research papers, and literary analysis that they will need to succeed in high school and beyond. IEW’s pathway for high school is designed to help beginning students gain confidence while continuing to bring new insights and challenges to those who have many years of IEW experience.

Structure and Style ® for Students: Year 1 Level C

In this course, join Andrew Pudewa as he leads students on a 24-week writing journey using IEW’s Structure and Style approach. Students reading at a 9th grade level or higher will take delight in Mr. Pudewa’s humorous, incremental, and effective writing lessons. The curriculum provides clear daily assignments and includes vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and lesson plans for teachers. Easy to use and affordable, Structure and Style for Students brings a successful solution to your writing lessons—guaranteed! Try three weeks free !

Structure and Style ® for Students: Year 2 Level C

Take students to the next level in their Structure and Style writing journey! Twenty-four more weeks of incredible writing instruction await with the humorous and engaging Andrew Pudewa. Students who have completed Year 1 Level C and are ready for their second year of the Structure and Style for Students video course will enjoy reviewing and refining the nine previously learned IEW units and response to literature, then pressing on into full literary analysis. The curriculum provides clear daily assignments and includes vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and lesson plans for teachers. Easy to use and affordable, the second year of Structure and Style for Students builds on the skills learned in the previous video course and brings a successful solution to your writing lessons—guaranteed!

University-Ready Writing

In this twelve-week video course, high school and college students learn effective note-taking strategies as they write précis (summaries) and essays, tackling assignments of varying lengths from one paragraph to several pages. With tips and tools for writing an abstract, creating and arranging content, citing sources, applying various style guides, using literary devices, and writing on-demand essays, this curriculum will prepare your students for university writing assignments. Try two weeks free !

Introduction to Public Speaking

In this twelve-week course, middle- and high-school students learn memory and delivery techniques as they write and present five speeches: self-introductory, narrative, expository, persuasive, and impromptu. Students evaluate recorded speeches in preparation for self-evaluation. This self-explanatory program empowers teachers to help students become competent and confident public speakers. Try two weeks free !

Advanced U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons†

Follow the course of U.S. history from Explorers to Modern Times while learning to write with structure and style.

Bible-Based Writing Lessons†

Delve into Bible stories and themes while learning to write with structure and style.

Phonetic Zoo Spelling Level C

Looking for a new approach to spelling? This phonics-based program uses auditory input to ensure that the correct spelling of each word is absorbed by the brain. The audio allows students to work independently much of the time while allowing for the repetition needed for mastery.  

† Contains distinctly Christian content

What might a pathway look like for a student starting out with IEW in ninth grade?

If your student is reading at grade level, we recommend starting with the Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level C Premier package for you and your student in ninth grade. Tenth grade would be a good time to use Windows to the World taught in conjunction with Teaching the Classics or taught as a one-semester class paired with Introduction to Public Speaking. For eleventh grade, use Structure and Style for Students: Year 2 Level C.  Andrew Pudewa discusses additional options for your high school student in his conference talk Hacking High School: Rethinking the Teen Years . Grammar, spelling, public speaking, and entrepreneurship can be added as well. Call, chat, or email us for additional support with making decisions!  

I have a high school senior. Where should I start with IEW to make sure he gets as much writing instruction as possible before graduation?

Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level C provides a solid foundation in writing while also expanding into more advanced essay models such as research papers and persuasive essays. Take it one step further and hone your student’s grammar expertise before he enters college or the workforce. Fix It!™ Grammar will provide you with a full-year grammar course. In the Fix It! Grammar language arts and grammar curriculum, students internalize the rules instead of just memorizing them. That’s because Fix It! Grammar encourages students to critically analyze an ongoing story by searching for and fixing embedded errors, and in the process, students incorporate accurate punctuation and correct grammar more easily into their own compositions. To ensure you start the program at your student’s level of ability, we recommend reviewing the skills listed for each level on the Fix It! Grammar landing page. 

Does IEW count as a full high school English credit?

High school credits vary depending on where you live. Please check with your state homeschool organization for the best way to calculate credits for your particular student. English encompasses communication skills: composition (writing), literature, public speaking, grammar, and may also include vocabulary and spelling. You will need to make sure you are covering all of the requirements for your state .  Lee Binz with www.homehighschoolhelp.com understands the difficulty in creating high school transcripts and is dedicated to providing parents with specific beneficial answers to transcript questions. If you have questions about high school credits and transcripts, we encourage you to contact her . She will be happy to help.

Is IEW for High School? webinar

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Six Calming Answers to Six Panicky Questions about High School English for Homeschoolers article

Hacking High School: Rethinking the Teen Years – presentation by Andrew Pudewa

Most of us have presuppositions about what high school is based on our own experience. Times are changing, and the opportunities for home educating high schoolers have grown rapidly. Many of these opportunities will save time, help your family avoid higher education debt, and give your teens a head start on their next decade of life. Watch or listen at IEW.com/HHS

Dual Enrollment through CHI – College Credit Using IEW Materials 

IEW high school students can receive college credit for English Composition I and II from a fully accredited university through Christian Halls International. Learn more at IEW.com/CHI

Classic Learning Test – Standardized Test

Classic Learning Test (CLT) exams serve as an alternative to Common Core-based assessments and help to highlight the unique strengths of homeschool, private school, or charter school students. CLT exams are accepted at over two hundred colleges! Find out more by visiting IEW.com/CLT and get a CLT discount code!

The Online High School Writing Course You Don’t Want to Miss

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Transitioning to online courses in the high school years can be a big leap for both homeschool students and their parents. We want to give them the highest quality education possible but we also want to maintain some aspects of the role we’ve played in their education through the younger years. This honors-level online high school writing course from Mr. D Math allows us to do both.

I received access to Mr. D Math’s Advanced Writing course for review purposes and I was compensated for my time. All opinions are my own and I am not required to post a positive review. 

Note: this post was originally published March 12, 2020. It was updated on March 10, 2021 for clarity.

The Challenge of Taking Online Courses in the High School Years

In our home province, there are several different enrollment options available for home learners, but not all of them lead to a Certificate of High School Graduation. Although parents are free to educate their children in any way they choose from kindergarten to 9th grade, the requirements for high school are much more stringent.

Because of this, most of our homeschool families choose the “Distributed Learning” route for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade.

Distributed learning can take many forms, but in general, it involves a lot of online courses in the high school years. For parents who’ve spent up to ten years playing a leading role in their child’s education, giving up the reins and enrolling them in a full suite of online courses can be scary.

It’s so much more than just about researching good laptops for homeschooling and setting kids up with their own email addresses. ( Why on earth can’t it be that easy? ) Instead, it involves a major shift in the way you think about homeschooling.

I attended a seminar a few years ago about preparing for college and homeschooling through the high school years.

Although the majority of the parents in attendance were keen to have their children graduate with certificates—to increase their chances of getting into university—they were hesitant to make the switch to online classes after middle school.

Making the shift from primary educator in your home to “backseat driver” is a big leap and I think we were all eager to find creative ways to play a continued role in our children’s learning.

As my eldest daughter—an aspiring novelist—sprints relentlessly towards 9th grade, I find myself caught in this same conundrum: how do I best help her prepare for the future while maintaining the dynamic we’ve worked so hard to create in our family?

How do I ensure she receives the best education available to her, particularly in subject areas in which I’m less fluent?

How can I give her the support she needs while also encouraging her to grow in her independence and develop the study skills she will need to succeed in school, college, and her future career?

It is with these questions in mind that I assess every online course we consider.

An Online High School Writing Course that Fits the Bill

Because of these concerns, I’m particularly excited about Mr. D Math’s online writing course for high school students: Advanced Writing .

This honors-level writing class offers my daughter everything she needs in a homeschool writing curriculum while also allowing me to retain my role in her education.

Now, I absolutely love Mr. D’s classes in general and have yet to be disappointed with any of them, but I was a little skeptical about this one at first. I mean, Mr. D is a math genius…surely he wasn’t also endeavoring to teach writing to high school students? That would be a bit much!

So, I was relieved to find out that he’s actually offering his self-paced online writing class through a partnership with Jenni Stahlmann and Jody Hagaman of From Cradle to Calling, an educational organization that helps students discover their interests, develop their passions, and create strategies for future success.

These two women have successfully homeschooled over ten children between them and they know what they’re talking about when it comes to writing skills and study strategies. I’m thrilled to consider them as partners in the mission of educating my budding writers.

What I love about Mr. D Math’s Advanced Writing Class

With four kids at home—one of whom is a busy toddler who requires near-constant supervision—I don’t have nearly as much time as I’d like to sit with my older kids and teaching writing or any other subjects. I have to rely on online writing courses and other resources if they’re going to learn to write well.

The Advanced Writing Course developed by Jody and Jenni is rigorous and thorough. Over the course of a year, they help students develop advanced academic and creative writing skills to the point where they’re writing at a college level.

Through a varied series of assignments, students develop their observation skills and descriptive techniques, learn basic story elements and narrative skills, and hone their ability to plan, write and receive research papers using MLA format. (For a more detailed course outline, scroll down).

Not only that, but they really work on developing organizational habits and study skills in students. Several videos at the beginning of the course walk students through setting up their binders, organizing their notes, homework and assignments, and managing their schedule to make time for everything they’re trying to do.

But what I really love is that I still get to stay involved with my students by grading their papers using rubrics provided by the instructors. Each week, the students complete different types of fiction writing assignments and/or essays of various types.

They hand these into their parent or whoever is guiding them through the course for marking. The course instructors have provided specific rubrics for each type of writing assignment.

These detailed marking guides include categories such as formatting, content, plot development, character development, and creativity and use a four-point scale to help parents determine an objective grade for their students.

It’s a win-win: my kids get an excellent writing program that will earn them credits toward their graduation certificate and I get to monitor their progress, talk to them about what they’re writing and learning, and maintain some role in their language arts education .

Topics Covered in Mr. D Math’s Advanced Writing Program

There are five components to the advanced online high school writing course offered by Mr. D Math:

• English Grammar (Weeks 1 – 27)
• Creative Writing (Weeks 1 – 16)
• Essay writing (Weeks 16 – 34)
• Writing a Research Paper (Weeks 15 – 33)
• Vocabulary Building (Weeks 1 – 31)

For each new lesson, students watch a video and follow along with a written lesson plan. The lesson plan doesn’t cover everything taught in the video, so it’s important that students use both resources.

Here is a list of topics covered:

• Prepositions and conjunctions
• History of the novel
• Story elements
• Sentence structure
• Viewpoint and narration
• Character development
• Show don’t tell/imagery
• Hooks, focus, and pacing
• Subtlety and hyperbole
• Comparisons and contrasts
• Irony and satire
• Essay types
• MLA Documentation
• Organizing research
• Capitalization and punctuation
• Writing a thesis statement
• Writing an outline
• Connecting research to an outline
• Character analysis
• Writing an abstract and methodology
• Historical criticism
• Advanced editing and proofreading
• Finding critical readers
• Writing a college essay
• Tips on the college admission process
• Timed essays

As you can see, this is one of the more comprehensive online writing programs for high schoolers and covers all aspects of the writing process for many types of writing, including both fiction and nonfiction.

Other Benefits of Mr. D Math’s Online High School Writing Course

One of my favorite things about Mr. D’s online classes is that there are real people behind each course, cheering your children on and rooting for their success.

This translates into an exceptionally high level of customer service, and this seems to be the case for the writing classes taught by Jenni and Jody as well.

Students are invited to email them about anything in the course at any time and the instructors will email back within 24-hours to offer their assistance.

The videos are also well made and go into great detail about everything the student needs to know to succeed, both within this writing course and beyond, as a college-ready writer.

I particularly love the first few videos where they explain how to organize yourself academically and personally. This is an area where my kids often struggle (which is odd, given my obsession with organization and scheduling!)

But I feel like the way these instructors explain it just makes sense for high school students and will hopefully cultivate great habits that they’ll maintain throughout life.

Finally, I love how Mr. D stands firmly behind his online courses for homeschoolers, offering a 30-day money-back guarantee in case it turns out that the class you choose is not the right fit. I feel like he’s truly dedicated to student success more than he is to his own.

I now have both my 11 and my 12-year-old begging to take this advanced writing course. I’m not sure they’re quite ready yet, but how does one quelch that enthusiasm?

Most likely I’ll be sitting there beside them, taking the course over their shoulders, hoping to pick up anything I might have slept through in my high school English course!

Sarah Marie Bandimere

Wednesday 24th of August 2022

Is this course discontinued! I can't seem to find it online.

SOPHIE AGBONKHESE

Monday 29th of August 2022

That's a good question—I'm not seeing it on their website either. I will send them an email and find out for you.

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Iowa Young Writers' Studio

6-Week Online Courses

The Iowa Young Writers' Studio offers 6-week online creative writing courses for high school students twice every year! We offer the online courses for 6 weeks every winter, mid-January through late February, and every summer, late June through early August. We do not offer online courses in the fall. We accept applications in September and October for winter courses and in March and April for summer courses (check this page for updated information). We accept applications from students in the United States and welcome applications from abroad. We accept applications from 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders.  Students must be able to read and write in English. The online courses run independently of the Summer Residential Program, and though they're intended for students with a passionate interest in writing, admissions decisions for these courses are based less on writing ability than on enthusiasm and commitment to learning.

This summer, 2024, we will offer three 6-week online courses (see descriptions below). These courses will run from Sunday, June 16th through Sunday, July 28th.  All courses will be taught by graduates of the Iowa Writers' Workshop. The online courses will require approximately 3-4 hours of engagement per week, which will include writing assignments, reading assigned materials, critiquing classmates’ writing, and participating in online discussions.

These online courses are asynchronous, meaning that students can complete the assignments and post in the discussion forums on their own schedules in their free time. There will not be any live class sessions . It is important to note that even though students will be able to do the assignments on their own schedules, at any hour of the day or night, they will have to meet weekly deadlines. 

Please note that we do not offer these courses for college credit. Students who complete the course with a passing grade will receive a Letter of Completion from the Iowa Young Writers' Studio. Students will also be able to download a pdf of their final letter grade at the end of the course.

Summer 2024 Online Courses

Writing From Everyday Life: Nonfiction and Personal Essays.  Nonfiction Writing (accepting applications from March 1st 1 a.m. CST until April 21st at 11:59 p.m. CST)

Instructor: Wyatt Williams

In Writing From Everyday Life: Nonfiction and Personal Essays , we’ll learn about the many ways that writers gather material from the world around them and their everyday lives. How did George Orwell transform a job washing dishes into his first book? Why does the act of closely listening to music allow the poet and essayist Hanif Abdurraqib to see the world more clearly? When Michelle Zauner shops for groceries, what does she learn about life? We will learn to harness our personal interests along with the materials around us as we generate, discuss, and workshop nonfiction writing. In the end, we'll learn basic concepts and techniques of nonfiction craft and emerge with some fresh, exciting personal essays inspired by our everyday lives. (Students will be required to complete weekly assignments and participate regularly in group discussions.)

Sense of Witness: Poetry and Perception . Poetry Writing (accepting applications from March 1st 1 a.m. CST until April 21st at 11:59 p.m. CST)

Instructor: Danielle Wheeler

Sense of Witness: Poetry and Perception  is an online poetry writing class for high school students.  This course takes inspiration from the poet Muriel Rukeyser, who preferred to call her readers “witnesses” because it was more active: [it] “includes the act of seeing or knowing by experience.” In this six-week course, we’ll be witnesses: to each others writing, to the poems of poets like Rukeyser, Bei Dao, and Audre Lorde, to what is happening around us… and to our inner selves. We’ll ask ourselves: how does one witness the self? How have poets, historically, witnessed themselves and the world in their work? How do we witness what is happening the world? And how does this all influence our writing? Along the way, we’ll experiment with style, form, inspiration, and voice, and you’ll produce work that will be workshopped and considered by your instructor and your classmates. You'll learn basic concepts and techniques of poetic craft and emerge with some fresh writing and some workshopped pieces. No prior poetry writing experience is required, though it certainly can’t hurt. Come with a willingness to read, write, and thoughtfully consider the work of others. (Students will be required to complete weekly assignments and participate regularly in group discussions.)    

A Perusable Feast. Creative Writing (accepting applications from March 1st 1 a.m. CST until April 21st at 11:59 p.m. CST)

Instructor: TBA

A Perusable Feast is an online creative writing class for high school students . A Perusable Feast is a genre-mashing, experimental writing course aimed at helping you ask yourself the questions: What sort of writer am I? What sort of reading inspires me? and, What are my artistic sensibilities, anyway? In it, you will test the boundaries between fiction, poetry, nonfiction, drama, journalism, and various other sorts of creative writing which, taken together, constitute a vast and intricate wonder-scape just waiting to be explored. John Crowley, in his novel Little Big , envisions a series of nested imaginative realms, each bigger than the one that contains it. In exploring the realms of the written word, we will take Crowley's model as our own; the farther in you go, the bigger it gets! We will find out how, by working through the nuts and bolts of specific challenges in various kinds of writing, we can gain access to larger ideas about writing in general, ideas that transcend distinctions of "genre" and allow us to make use of our words as tools for thinking, for seeing the world. We will put these tools to use in short, guided writing exercises, which we will discuss, along with published works by established authors, in a conversational online setting. Think of this course as a six-week literary potluck. You are the cook and the banqueter. On both accounts, welcome, and enjoy! (Students will be required to complete weekly assignments and participate regularly in group discussions.)

Forget Ready, Forget Set, Go!  Fiction writing (accepting applications from March 1st 1 a.m. CST until April 21st at 11:59 p.m. CST)

Forget Ready, Forget Set, Go!  is an online fiction writing class for high school students. Over the course of six weeks, you'll learn about key aspects of fiction writing such as detail and image; voice and point of view; character, story, and plot; setting; and drafting and revision. You'll do this through a process of creative collaboration (or perhaps collaborative creativity)—each week, you'll read a short piece by one of your classmates and use it as a springboard for your own writing exercises, while simultaneously using your own writing as a tool for working through and appreciating that of your classmates. You’ll also read and respond to published short stories by exciting contemporary writers. The course takes a playful, generative, process-oriented approach to writing. This means you’ll be doing lots and lots of writing, and that, when you read, you’ll be reading as writers —teasing out what makes great stories work. (Students will be required to complete weekly assignments and participate regularly in group discussions.)

If your application is accepted but the section of the course you applied for has filled, you may be offered a section with a different (but equally awesome!) instructor.

NOTICE: The University of Iowa Center for Advancement is an operational name for the State University of Iowa Foundation, an independent, Iowa nonprofit corporation organized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, publicly supported charitable entity working to advance the University of Iowa. Please review its full disclosure statement.

Creative Writing

Course description.

Creative Writing is a one-semester online course designed to improve your ability to find and express your ideas through various writing styles. Each unit blends the reading of rich mentor texts with the opportunity for you to engage intimately with the process of writing. The ability to read analytically and to write expressively exists as the cornerstone for success in the work place, the military, and/or post high school collegiate work. Embrace the process and find your voice.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this course you will understand and use:

• analyze various genres of literature and understand their cultural significance.
• analyze the critical attributes of varying modes of writing to appreciate and emulate the artistry of the writer.
• compose various types of texts dependent on audience, purpose, and message.
• incorporate standard grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling into all written work.

Required Course Materials

• Interactive Notebook – In the form of a small composition notebook, a spiral notebook, or loose-leaf paper kept in a binder.
• Pencil or Pen – In order to do well in the course, you must take notes, sketch diagrams and graphs, and solve problems when instructed to do so.
• Internet Access
• Adobe Reader
• Dictionary access (print or online)
• Online copies can be found, but you can also purchase your own copy of Barbara Kingsolver’s Poisonwood Bible . Paperback:  576 pages Publisher:  Harper Perennial Modern Classics; Reissue edition (June 10, 2008) Language:  English ISBN-10:  0061577073 ISBN-13:  978-0061577079

Course Organization

This course is a single semester that contains 7 units and one final exam.

Each Unit contains:

• 2–4 lessons. Each lesson includes some or all of the following components: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate.
• Self-assessments to help you check your own understanding of the material covered in each lesson. You must complete these assessments in order to advance in the course.
• 2 graded assignments

Final Examination

The final examination is comprehensive; it covers the material from all 7 units. To pass the course, you must receive a grade of 70 percent or better. You can apply to take the Final Exam after 100 percent of your graded assignments have been submitted, and at least 70 percent have been graded and returned to you.

Format: Multiple-choice and essay, online Time Allowed: 3 hours Materials Allowed: None

Semester Topics

Topic 1: Why Do Writers Write? Topic 2: Creative Nonfiction Topic 3: Short Fiction Topic 4: The Novel Topic 5: Poetry Topic 6: Experimental Writing Topic 7: A Way of Writing

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Whether you are new to creative writing or you have authored your own fabulous piece (or pieces), this course is designed to help you unlock your creativity as well as give you the tools to develop your storytelling abilities. As students, you will also have the opportunity to collaborate with your peers in our Writer's Cafe where you will work together to polish your portfolio pieces.

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Module 1 - Writer’s Notebook

• Organizing your Writing Space
• Components of Language
• Descriptive Language
• Writing Poetry
• Portfolio Development

Module 2 - Foundations of Fiction

• Introduction to Characters
• Setting and Plot

Module 3 - Creating Dynamic Characters

• Foundation of Dynamic Characters
• Engaging your Reader
• Character Construction

Required Materials

• Disk space on your computer as well as external device to back up your files (flash drive, external hard drive, etc.)
• Word processing program (Microsoft Word or similar)
• Working speakers for course videos

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Imbue your writing with imagination and range.

Craft writing that is distinct and well-developed..

Stories are timeless and eternal. They are touchstones, formed by time and place, which reflect upon the human experience. Creative writing is an asset in all professional fields throughout diverse positions. The ability to craft intriguing, memorable prose remains one of the most enduring forms of human expression. Learn to conceive and develop integral elements of a story, including plotline, characters, symbolism, setting, and atmosphere.

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Optimize your time with a mode of study that allows you to explore content and complete tasks at your own pace.

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Our interactive content includes videos from instructors at the University of Chicago as well as materials that enable you to learn through real-world examples.

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Throughout the program, the teaching assistant will serve as a valuable resource to clarify any questions and provide feedback on your work.

Meet Your Instructor

Sarah Terez Rosenblum, MFA

Sarah Terez Rosenblum’s work has appeared in literary magazines such as The Normal School, Prairie Schooner (shortlisted for the publication’s Summer 2020 Creative Nonfiction Prize), Diagram , Brevity, Third Coast , and Carve. In 2022, Rosenblum was shortlisted for StoryQuarterly ’s annual fiction contest. She has written for sites that include Salon, The Chicago Sun-Times, The Satirist, and Pop Matters .

Pushcart Prize-nominated, she earned an MFA in Creative Writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Rosenblum is a creative coach and developmental editor. She also teaches creative writing at Story Studio, where she was voted 2022 Teacher of the Year, and at the University of Chicago Writer’s Studio. Rosenblum’s novel, Herself When She’s Missing , was called “poetic and heartrending” by Booklist . 

Unique Program Features

Live sessions and workshops.

Engage in live sessions and workshops that provide the opportunity to pose questions and exchange ideas.

Practical application

Practice specific craft points and explore the drafting process through weekly writing exercises.

Personalized guidance

Receive feedback from your instructors about the development of your writing.

Learning Outcomes

• Reveal character through action.
• Establish setting through characters’ physicality.
• Write dynamic scenes.
• Create dialogue that reveals character and furthers plot.
• Recognize and use imagery and symbolic language.

After completing the course, you will be able to:

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Course Modules

Introduction to writing and crafting character.

• Things to Consider
• Before Writing
• Introduction to
• Description
• Internal Response

Point of View

• Introduction to Point of View
• First Person
• Third Person
• Less Common Points of View: Second Person
• Less Common Points of View: First Person Plural
• Focalization
• Writing Practice

Setting and Mood

• Starting with Setting
• Creating Setting
• Analysis of Setting in The Road
• Introduction to Workshop
• Introduction to Plot
• Basic Plot Arcs
• Denouement and Resolution
• Conflict and Tension
• Change and Imagery
• The Hero’s Journey
• Introduction to Dialogue
• Dialogue and Action
• Creating Tension with Dialogue
• Dialogue and Subtext
• Issues in Dialogue

Voice and Tone

• Introduction to Tone and Voice
• Authorial Voice and Character Voice
• Finding Your Voice
• Strong Story Starts
• Writing Practice: Drafting

Imagery, Symbolism, and Theme

• Introduction to Imagery and Theme
• Figurative Language
• Systems of Imagery: “In the White Night”
• Building Your Own Systems of Imagery
• Writing Practicen

Time Movement and Literary Magazines

• Simple Scene Movement
• Introduction to Flashbacks
• The Mechanics of Flashbacks
• Writing Practice: Submitting Your Work
• Writing Practice: Beyond this Course

This course is designed for:

Individuals with diverse aspirations, backgrounds, and skills interested in exploring writing in an easily accessible way

Learners from all walks of life with curiosity and enthusiasm toward writing, communication, literature, and the art of crafting a story

Experienced writers looking to hone their skills and elevate their expression.

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Creative writing is designed to aid students in their creative expression. Students will explore the basic elements of writing including voice, tone, dialogue, setting, and plot. They will also work on using descriptive and figurative language. Students will read a variety of mentor texts and essays, as well as view videos, on writing craft and literary conventions in order to develop the essential tools to effectively analyze and write various pieces including a memoir, fictional narrative, several pieces of poetry, and a children’s book.

Course materials : A variety of online resources

Standards met : This course can be taken for Language Arts elective credit only.

Credit : 0.5

Honors Opportunity : Yes

Prerequisites : None—this course is appropriate for students at all levels.

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Develop and amplify your writing voice in our immersive program. Guided by an outstanding faculty of published writers, you will experiment with multiple genres, deepen your understanding of the craft, and cultivate the confidence to share your work with the world.

What You'll Learn

During Interlochen's writing camp , you’ll focus intensively on two genres of creative writing. Genre workshops include: 

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In addition to exploring the fundamentals of your chosen genres, you'll discuss a wide range of published works, and craft your own pieces via in-class exercises and roundtable workshops with a class of dedicated peers. You’ll also experience the natural beauty of Northern Michigan via our Environmental Explorations class, attend readings by award-winning faculty and visiting authors, and learn to craft your work for publication and performance. Each session culminates in a camp anthology and student reading. 

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Students benefit from exposure to a broad range of literary forms. By studying forms outside of your primary genre, you’ll gain new insight into the styles you love most. 

After enrolling, students rank the four genres in order of preference. We’ll do our best to accommodate the top two choices, however, space is limited. We encourage students to submit preferences as soon as possible!

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• SESSION 1: June 23, 2024 to July 13, 2024
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Fiction Workshop

Learn the fundamentals of narrative craft in addition to cutting-edge experimental techniques being used by contemporary fiction writers. Focus on the fundamental elements of writing short stories. You will explore story structure, point of view, characterization, plot development, setting, dialogue, and revision strategies.

Nonfiction Workshop

Survey a variety of subgenres in the the nonfiction mode, particularly lyric and hybrid essays. Studies in structure, point of view, characterization, temporality, setting, revision strategies, and the subversion of genre conventions and received voices will give students the flexibility to adapt to a wide range of nonfiction genres.

Poetry Workshop

Explore the fundamentals and contemporary techniques of poetic craft in the lyric, narrative, and dramatic modes, with particular attention given to imagery, voice, musicality, lineation, and forms—both received and invented.

Playwriting Workshop

Focus on character creation and dramatic structure. You will write scenes exploring conflict, action, dialogue, motivation, and stage directions while workshopping a scene in class.

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Our creative writing instructors are committed educators and accomplished artists with extensive experience in their disciplines. As mentors, they are dedicated to helping you develop your own unique voice.

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Megan Baxter

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Reina Hardy

AM Ringwalt

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Emily Pittinos

Heather Truett

Instructor of Fiction

Karyna McGlynn, Ph.D.

Director of Creative Writing

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The students will participate in a reading showcase in The Writing House Great Room at the end of the program.

Students contribute work to a print anthology that they can take home at the end of their session to remind them of a productive and inspiring summer.

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During the three-week sessions, your artistic home will be the The Writing House. This comfortable space provides quiet work areas, ample seating for group projects, and a literary publications room with computer and printing stations. Take a 360-degree virtual tour .

Additional Opportunities

We have additional camp program opportunities for young writers, including our one-week Comics & Graphic Narratives , Performance Writing & Spoken Word , Novel Writing , and Screenwriting intensives.

Interlochen is also home to the Arts Academy boarding high school, which offers a Creative Writing major, as well as a post-graduate year.

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• Amy Kurzweil, The New Yorker cartoonist and author of Flying Couch
• Sarah Elaine Smith, author of Marilou is Everywhere and I Live in a Hut

This experience at Interlochen has been truly inspiring. I have seen and met so many people who have inspired me to continue with my own writing and explore other creative outlets like drawing and painting. The arts program at my own school is underfunded, so coming here has helped me really immerse myself in the arts.

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• An NYU transcript showing grade(s) earned upon completion of the course (Please note: No college credit or certificate of completion is granted for this course.)

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In the 5th-7th centuries AD, the development of this territory by the Slavic population began, which entailed the assimilation of the local Finno-Ugric tribes. The first Slavic colonists of the Vologda region were the Krivichi. In 862, the town of Beloozero was founded. This area became the arena of rivalry between the Novgorodians, who founded the towns of Veliky Ustyug, Vologda, Totma, and the Vladimir princes, who gradually subdued the region.

In 1207, this region was included in the Rostov principality, from which, in 1238, the Belozersk principality was separated. In the era of civil strife, the region was again the arena of rivalry between the Novgorod Republic, Tver and Moscow principalities. In 1273, the Tver prince Svyatoslav Yaroslavich plundered and burned Vologda. In 1352, the plague killed most of the population of Beloozero and the town itself was moved to the southern shore of Beloye Lake.

In 1389, after the Battle of Kulikovo, the Belozersk principality became part of the Moscow principality. In the 14th century, the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery was established. In the 15th century, the Belozersky Kremlin was built. The Vologda region (mainly Velikiy Ustyug) became a foothold for Moscow expansion to the north-east and east, to the territory of Ugra (1465), Perm Territory (1472) and Vyatka (1489).

Since 1567, for three and a half years, Ivan IV often lived in Vologda, watching the construction of the fortress and the stone cathedral. The Vologda lands were of great importance in the policy of Ivan IV. A number of northern towns were included in the oprichnina. A significant place in the plans of Ivan the Terrible was occupied by Vologda, which was a kind of “gateway” to the White Sea, the Trans-Urals, Western Siberia, and Europe.

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In 1612, during the Time of Troubles, Vologda was again plundered, a lot of churches and other buildings were burned. In the 16th-17th centuries, Vologda occupied a special place in the establishment of trade relations with foreign countries. Being a convenient transit point, it attracted the attention of Dutch, English merchants.

At the turn of the 17th-18th centuries, Peter the Great paid special attention to the lands of the Russian North. He repeatedly stayed in Vologda, in the house of the Dutch merchant Gutman. In the 19th century, this stone building became the house museum of Peter I. Today, the exposition of the museum includes his clothes (caftan, pants-culottes) and posthumous mask, A. Menshikov’s cup, numerous items that characterize the era of Peter the Great.

The construction of St. Petersburg and the development of trade on the Baltic Sea significantly reduced the importance of Vologda, leaving the town away from new trade routes. In the 18th century, the Vologda gubernia (province) was created.

Most of the towns of the present Vologda region was formed during the Catherine’s administrative reform: Vytegra in 1773, Kirillov in 1776, Cherepovets in 1777, Gryazovets, Kadnikov and Nikolsk in 1780. The absence of large-scale construction of modern buildings and large enterprises has allowed them to preserve the historical appearance and spirit of the past epochs. Today, in many towns of the region, whole blocks of wooden houses decorated with carvings have survived. Some small towns are recognized as historical monuments of national importance.

Since the beginning of the 19th century, the development of lacework began. Vologda lace enjoyed great popularity, its fame quickly crossed the borders of Russia. The products of the Vologda lace-makers were highly appreciated at the Paris, Brussels and other international exhibitions.

With the opening of the shipping channels, which linked important economic centers of the country, trade moved from Vologda to Rybinsk. The significance of Vologda as a commercial center decreased. The turning point to the new economic recovery happened in the 1860s. The construction of railways, the emergence of the steam fleet had a significant impact on the development of the Vologda region.

In 1872, a railway communication between Vologda and Yaroslavl was opened, in 1898 - with Arkhangelsk, in 1905 - with St. Petersburg and Vyatka. The city, lying on the banks of the navigable river, was also in the center of the intersection of important railroads. In 1881, the first dairy factory in the Russian Empire was opened in the region. Quite quickly, the brand “Vologda butter” gained great popularity.

In 1918, for 5 months, Vologda became the “diplomatic capital of Russia,” a place where embassies and missions of the 11 largest countries of the world were located. September 23, 1937, Vologda oblast was formed in its present borders.

During the Second World War, military operations were not conducted in the territory of the Vologda region. That’s why the local monuments of the cultural and historical heritage were not damaged or destroyed.

In 1955, Cherepovets became a major center for the production of cast iron on the basis of rich deposits of iron ores of the Kola Peninsula. Also the largest chemical enterprise in the country producing fertilizers was opened in Cherepovets.

This powerful industry, built in Cherepovets after the war, helped the Vologda region, even in times of crisis, to remain one of the most prosperous territories in Russia. Today, every fifth ton of Russian rolled metal is produced in Cherepovets. JSC “PhosAgro-Cherepovets” is the largest producer of phosphorus-containing fertilizers, phosphoric and sulfuric acids in Europe.

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Vologda Oblast - Features

Vologda Oblast is located in the northeast of the East European Plain. The climate is moderately continental with long, moderately cold winters and relatively short warm summers. The average temperature in January is about minus 12 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 17 degrees Celsius.

This region is rich in water resources. There are about 4,000 lakes. In the south-west there are the Sheksna and the Rybinsk reservoirs, in the west - the lakes of Beloye, Kubenskoye and Vozhe. Onega Lake in the north of the region is connected with the Volga by the Volga-Baltic waterway.

The main natural resources are timber and fresh water. Also there are deposits of peat, salt and mineral water. About 12% of the territory is covered with swamps.

The largest cities and towns of Vologda Oblast are Cherepovets (309,400), Vologda (306,600), Sokol (35,700), Veliky Ustyug (30,800).

This region is an important transport hub of Russia connecting the European part of the country with the Urals and Siberia. The federal highway M8 “Kholmogory” (Moscow-Yaroslavl-Vologda-Arkhangelsk) passes through the territory of Vologda oblast.

The rich history of the Vologda region, as well as the high degree of preservation of historical monuments and even historical towns contribute to the development of tourism.

Vologda Oblast - Economy

The main branch of local industry is ferrous metallurgy. The commodity structure is determined primarily by the production of industrial giants - enterprises of ferrous metallurgy, chemistry, mechanical engineering, woodworking: Severstal, Cherepovets Steel Rolling Plant, Cherepovets Metalwork Plant, PhosAgro-Cherepovets, Vologda Bearing Plant, Sokol Woodworking Plant.

The leading branch of agriculture is dairy farming. The region exports significant amounts of grocery goods: milk, poultry, meat, the famous Vologda butter of the Vologda Dairy Plant.

Some traditional artistic crafts have survived to this day: the Vologda lace, the largest center of lacework in Russia - Snezhinka enterprise; unique crafts of Veliky Ustyug - Shamogodskaya carved birch bark and silvering.

Vologda Oblast scenery

Harvesting of hay in Vologda Oblast

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Country life in the Vologda region

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Church in Vologda Oblast

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Tourism in Vologda Oblast

Vologda Oblast has a rich cultural and historical heritage. On the territory of the region there are more than 700 historical and cultural monuments. Most of the tourists visit Vologda, Kirillov district and Cherepovets. Vologda is one of the main centers of wooden architecture of Russia, distinguished by its style diversity - from classicism to modernity.

The Ferapontov Monastery with frescoes of Dionysius is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The ensemble of the Kirillo-Belozersky monastery is on the State list of especially valuable objects of the cultural heritage of the peoples of the Russian Federation and is one of the most visited places by tourists.

There are interesting urban ensembles in Vologda, Belozersk, Kirillov, Ferapontovo, Totma (which has its own school of church architecture), and Ustyuzhna.

Cherepovets is the birthplace of the artist V.V. Vereshchagin and his brother N.V. Vereshchagin, who invented the recipe of famous Vologda butter. There is a museum in their former estate. Near Cherepovets there is a museum of the poet Igor Severyanin, and in Nikolsky - the house of the poet Nikolai Rubtsov.

The natural attractions of the Vologda region include Darwin State Reserve, the national park “Russian North” in Kirillov district. Hunting and fishing tourism is also popular, there is a good base for the development of so-called rural tourism.

Other places of interest include the town of Vytegra (Onega petroglyphs), the villages of Sizma and Nyuksenitsa (ancient spiritual rites), Ustye - the center of boat craftsmanship, Gryazovets - an old merchant town with estates and parks, Tarnoga - famous for the production of honey, Veliky Ustyug - the birthplace of Father Frost.

The Vologda region as a part of the Russian North managed to preserve a significant number of monuments of the ethnic heritage of the Russian people (songs, legends, epics, chronicles).

Vologda oblast of Russia photos

Old churches of the vologda region.

Orthodox church in Vologda Oblast

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Cathedral in the Vologda region

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Pictures of Vologda Oblast

Totma - a small town in Vologda Oblast

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Monastery in Vologda Oblast

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Vologda Oblast is a region in Northwestern Russia , which borders Tver Oblast and Novgorod Oblast to the southwest, Leningrad Oblast to the west, Karelia to the northwest, Arkhangelsk Oblast to the north, Kirov Oblast to the east, Kostroma Oblast to the southeast, and Yaroslavl Oblast to the south.

• 59.216667 39.9 1 Vologda — the capital has its own kremlin, an important monastery, and lots of other sights to see
• 59.133333 37.916667 3 Cherepovets — the largest city in the region has a long history, several important architectural monuments, and is a major center of the Russian steel industry
• 59.9525 38.568611 4 Ferapontovo — a village between Vologda and Kirillov , home to a monastery with XV century wall paintings included into UNESCO World Heritage list .
• 60.758889 46.303889 6 Veliky Ustyug — a large medieval town with stunning cathedrals
• 59.983333 42.766667 8 Totma — a small town on Suhona river with many museums in a picturesque place

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Vologda Oblast is spread out, but offers some pretty magnificent sights for the visitor. Sights you won't want to miss include the capital city of Vologda, the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Russian North National Park, and of course, the Ferapontov Convent.

The daily overnight train from Moscow takes 8 hours to get to Vologda and an additional 3 hours to get to Cherepovets. The overnight train from Saint Petersburg to Vologda leaves Ladozhsky Train Station at around 20:00 and arrives 12.5 hours later, around 08:30.

Vologda's butter is reportedly Russia's best.

Trains head north from Vologda to Arkhangelsk and southeast to Kostroma .

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