South Gate Creative Writing School

We offer aspiring authors a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, while providing a practical education in the art and business of storytelling.

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4 years of workshops, revisions, sleepless nights, breakthroughs, and blank pages that transformed into stories, poetry, and published books, these writers are stepping into the next chapter of their creative lives!

Join us online on June 24th at 17:30 CET for
#graduation

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A captivating symphony unfolds as a violin melody is joined by a second, then a piano. Woodwinds flutter behind as the music builds with flutes and harps, creating an exhilarating, looping masterpiece. #ClassicalMusic #Orchestra

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Building something great takes time. Don't expect overnight success with your TikTok account or having a million followers the next day. Hang in there and keep going—that's the best advice. #CreatorTips #Persistence

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Maximize your content creation by batching! Dedicate specific days for writing and filming, filming dozens of videos in one sitting. This strategy ensures you have content ready for weeks, allowing you to post consistently even while on the go. #ContentCreation #ProductivityTips

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Did you know that South Gate and AAU are collaborating and teaching workshops?

From publishing advice to learning how to write from multiple perspectives, our instructor, @ARFrederiksen, has already shared countless nuggets of wisdom from her author journey during each workshop!

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For 15 years, Alphaprisen has celebrated young voices, creativity, and the power of storytelling. ✨

READ THEIR STORIES HERE: https://t.co/lqM0cfL4AQ

#Alphaprisen #Dronninglundgymnasium #CreativeWriting #YoungWriters #Poetry

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The narrative jumps between 1934 and 1944 through short, fragmented chapters. This structure mirrors a fractured wartime experience, creating a sense of urgency for the viewer. #Storytelling #Filmmaking

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The sea: a world of movement, love, and the living infinite. For Marie Laure, it's language, imagination, and touch—a reflection of how unseen forces shape our reality. #AllTheLightWeCannotSee #BookQuotes

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Growing up in a small German town, Emely Gottwald felt out of place. Her aunt, an artist who studied abroad, inspired her to create her own spaces and pursue her passion. #Inspiration #ArtJourney #Germany

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Feeling out of place in a small town? This person found their escape by creating spaces to belong. Inspired by an aunt who blazed her own trail, they discovered art and a path to follow their dreams. #Belonging #Inspiration

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Building a magic system or technology? It's all about defining limitations and possibilities. Outline these first, and your system will start to develop organically. #WorldBuilding #FantasyWriting

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Writing from a blind character's perspective challenges you to use all senses, not just sight. Discover how one author masterfully refines the use of other senses to convey the experience of blindness. #WritingTips #SensoryDetails

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Discover a popular fantasy sub-genre! We're diving into traveling angel fantasy, paradise on Earth fantasy, and political epics. Which one sparks your imagination? #FantasyGenres #BookTok

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The German translation of my book was a surprise success, thanks to a talented fan fiction writer I found on TikTok. She captured the essence perfectly, making it feel like the real book I always dreamed of writing. #BookLaunch #FanFiction

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Characters journey through sub-worlds and almost always return home. In mythical tales, the hero's return home isn't guaranteed, and home itself might change drastically. The fantasy 'return home' is key, often signifying found happiness. #Storytelling #Mythology #Fantasy

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Despite college rejections and no scholarships, Emely's determination led to three published books. Proof that your path to success can be unconventional and still incredibly rewarding. #author #creativewriting #EducationJourney

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Fantasy and horror often blend, much like fairy tales. Opponents wield dark magic, and authoritarian figures represent stagnant societies and a loss of feminine values. Think of evil witches in Snow White or Cinderella. #FantasyTropes #Storytelling

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Portal fantasy makes introducing magic simple: the hero learns alongside the reader. In contrast, grounded fantasy struggles with exposition as the hero already knows the magic system. #WritingTips #Worldbuilding

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Fantasy stories, even dystopian ones, often center on a main character's quest for self-fulfilled happiness. This quest mirrors the 'hero's journey,' a common narrative structure found in both myths and fantasy. #Fantasy #Storytelling

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Who knew technology was hiding in your video games? From building empires in Farthest Frontier to navigating social quests, it's all tech! What other 'tech' surprises you? #GamingTech #TechExplained