Writers' Educational Community
Writers Helping Writers Since 1995

The first, the largest, the best online university for writers.

 

Writers' Village University is more than a great place to learn how to write; it's a living, breathing community of writers from around the world. Education should be a life-long pursuit for beginning and experienced writers. At Writers' Village University, you'll get to know a community of friendly, helpful members who have made education an important part of their lives.

The "Village," as members refer to Writers' Village University, is a full-time support service. We offer over 300 writing courses and add new classes regularly. As a member, you may take as many courses and workshops as you'd like. It’s all included with your membership. Certificate Programs and Writing Groups are available for every level of writer. If you're a beginner, you won't have to worry about harsh, intimidating criticisms of your work. We prefer to encourage and build confidence. For advanced writers, we provide workshop guidelines that encourage detailed, constructive criticism with an emphasis on craft and author intent. 

 

How Courses Work

How Courses Work

All courses run week to week. Assignments must be posted by the end of the course week. For example, if a course begins on Wednesday, it is due by the following Tuesday. Students exchange feedback with each other, so it's always best to post early.

How to Register for a Course

  1. Go to Menu and select Course Manager
  2. Select Calendar
  3. Select a Course
  4. Select Register
  5. Save

How to Drop a Course

  1. Go to Menu and select Course Manager
  2. Select My Courses
  3. Select a course
  4. Select Unsubscribe

How to View Your Registered Courses

  1. Go to Menu and select Course Manager
  2. Select My Courses
  3. Select a course
  4. Click on course name (some courses may have “Course Page” link )

 

WVU distinguishes Course pages from Classrooms

 

  • Course pages contain course information, material and assignments.
  • Classrooms are where greetings, comments, feedback and course assignments are posted.
  • Each Course page has a link to its Classroom. Each Classroom has a link back to the Course page.
  • You can also access Courses under Menu or Classrooms from the Forums.

How to Begin a Course

  1. Go to course Classroom
  2. Select New Topic
  3. In the edit screen, post a greeting or brief introduction for your classmates.
  4. Submit post

How to Post Your Writing Assignments

  1. Go to course Classroom
  2. Select New Topic
  3. In the edit screen, paste or write assignment.
  4. Submit

How to Post Replies, Comments or Feedback

  1. Go to course Classroom
  2. Select student’s topic
  3. Select Reply or Quote (Quote copies the student’s topic to your reply)
  4. In the edit screen, write your reply.
  5. Submit