Interested in Writing @ Western?

Welcome

Do you want to develop your academic, professional, or creative writing abilities? Consider taking a course or certificate through the Writing, Rhetoric, and Professional Communication program. Courses include academic writing (essays, reports), professional writing (technical writing, manuals), and creative writing (fiction, magazine writing).

Do you want to develop your writing skills? The Writing Support Centre provides a comprehensive range of writing support. We provide one-on-one instruction, non-credit workshops and seminars, ESL support, an online writing lab, faculty and graduate student resources, and the Summer Academic Writing Clinic. We also provide volunteer opportunities through our Peer Tutoring Program.

Continuing Studies offers non-credit courses and certificates in business writing and creative writing specifically for adult learners.

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