Course formats - in-person, written feedback and online live critique
Our Course Formats
All three IWC course formats share the same craft-focused curriculum and teaching approach. What differs is where you meet, how feedback happens, and how class time is structured. Below we've outlined the key features of each format so you can choose the one that best fits your situation, priorities, and learning style.
In-Person Courses
Immersive, energising, and deeply communal
Best for: Writers near Amsterdam or The Hague who want the motivation and connection of a physical classroom.
- Capped at 9 students
- 2 to 2.5 hour sessions (level dependent)
- Live feedback on your work during class
- Around 30 minutes of dedicated craft discussion each session
Over eight weeks, you’ll get to know your peers and their work deeply, creating accountability and a sense of community.
Pricing: In-person courses are our premium format because they include venue costs and provide an extended, immersive classroom experience.
Online Courses with Written Critique
Flexible, reflective, and craft-focused
Best for: Writers who value time to think before responding, prefer to process feedback in writing, or need to balance learning with a busy schedule.
- Capped at 10 students
- 1 hour live craft discussion per week (using Zoom)
- Written feedback from your teacher and peers
- Students critique two submissions from other students per week
- Sessions (video) recorded for flexible attendance
This format emphasises careful reading and considered response. The written critique allows you to process feedback at your own pace, revisit comments as you revise, and engage in deeper craft conversations during live sessions. It’s also ideal if you can’t attend every class in real time.
Pricing: This is our most economical option because feedback happens asynchronously and the active teaching time is shorter.
Online Courses with Live Critique
Conversational, intimate, and location-independent
Best for: Writers who want real-time dialogue and group connection from the comfort of home.
- Capped at 8 students
- 2 to 2.5 hour sessions (level dependent)
- Live verbal feedback in class (using Zoom)
- Approximately 30 minutes of dedicated craft discussion
- Sessions (video) recorded (live attendance required to receive feedback)
This format brings the immediacy and warmth of the in-person classroom into an online space. The live critique keeps sessions dynamic and collaborative, while the small group size ensures every writer receives focused attention.
Pricing: Real-time feedback for each writer requires longer live sessions and a smaller class size, so these courses cost more than our regular online offering.
How to Choose
- Want the energy and accountability of sharing a room? → In person.
- Prefer reflection time and schedule flexibility? → Online with written critique.
- Want conversation and community from anywhere? → Online with live critique
Whichever format you choose, you’ll receive the same craft knowledge, expert teaching, and supportive feedback culture.