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Creative writing is one of City Lit's most popular subjects, from beginners taking their first steps through to experienced writers preparing for publication. Take a look at some of the recent work:

'Millimetres' by Andrea Law
It was a late summer’s afternoon and the small Peckham pub was sparsely occupied. A dark- haired young man in his twenties leant against a fridge stacked with imported beers and slowly polished a wine glass as he gazed upwards. Muffled cheers and the blowing of a whistle indicated... Read more

'Special Offers' by Helen Webster
Staring at the bananas and brillo pads in her basket, she stands in the queue, wondering what the deadpan girl behind the till is wishing for, a pay rise or a knight in shining armour to rescue her and she feels a strange sense of panic, unable to discern why, maybe the heat is too high, maybe... Read more

'Relativity: General Theory' by Juliette Myers
This a story about the way that, unlike us, narratives can drive through conflicts to a resolution - or how different views can find a way to coalesce. Of course that hides a lifetime of detail and no one tells you if the resolution only comes with death, or if it comes with silence. But you must... Read more

'Over' by Steve Boorman
They didn’t know, but
Over time they were moving; changing
Over from lovers to couple to … Read more

'Trusting Sarah' by Rosalind Beckles Waterman
A confetti of words that were once clamped behind my eyes are now
released on seeing her eyes full of sparkle
In the comfort of that... Read more

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