Five-minute creative writing challenges – basic course

If you’re looking for short and engaging writing activities to inspire creativity for you or your child, then this is the course for you!

This course will hone your writing skills, help you write the novel of your dreams, compliment a homeschooling curriculum, or a give a creative writing boost.

In each of the short lectures, English teacher and novelist, Luke Richardson:

• demonstrates a writing technique

• explains how good writers use that technique

• and sets a practise task

Homeschool, back to school creative boost or a weekend of creativity

This course has everything you need for a homeschool creative writing topic, getting back to school after the summer break, or an engaging weekend activity. With short, engaging lectures and enjoyable writing activities, students will develop their creativity, hone their writing skills and may begin to write some great stories.

What students say about Luke Richardson’s courses:

★★★★★ “Well paced course for kids. Each section is just the right size to engage and challenge.”

★★★★★ “It was really fun and the amazing planning helped me write the story.”

★★★★★ “Thank you, the kids really enjoyed it and wrote something great.”

★★★★★ “I have needed this class for a long time. Thank you so much Luke Richardson for taking the time to teach this course… I am learning so much.”

★★★★★ “I can’t thank Luke Richardson enough for this course. My little boy hates writing with a passion, and I was a desperate mum when I bumped into the course. I am so impressed, please pretty please can we have some more?”

★★★★★ “The course will seriously start my writing career!”

There are sessions on: 

• using sound in your writing

• incorporating a variety of sentences

• using interesting sentences

• using repetition

• descriptive writing techniques

• using adverbs

Sessions in this course can stand alone, or be watched in order. Pick and choose, or just press start! 

Money-back guarantee

And, of course, if you’re not 100% satisfied there’s a no questions asked money-back guarantee. There’s nothing to lose, but a whole lot to gain!

Rating Distribution

• 1 stars: 1 votes
• 2 stars: 1 votes
• 3 stars: 18 votes
• 4 stars: 69 votes
• 5 stars: 108 votes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don’t have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That’s up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!