Creative writing courses

Looking for inspiration in creative writing Explore our fantastic range of creative writing courses, from complete beginners right upto workshops for seasoned authors. You can try your hand at writing poetry, autobiography, crime, children's stories, playwriting and more! Courses run in the evenings, during the day and at weekends, so there's plenty to choose from. Creative writing is one of London's most popular courses, so please book early!

"I thought (my course) was brilliant, really relaxed and very clear. I like how (the tutor) led us into writing and then discussed what we had done afterwards, so it never felt too daunting."
Anon, Ways into creative writing

Click here to watch current students performing their own work at City Lit's Between the Lines creative writing event.

From gold medallists to award-winning authors, view our creative writing student stories here.

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Humanities

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

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During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30

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A taste of 18th century literature

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Why City Lit?

If you are looking for a great choice of inspiring courses; a bright, modern environment to learn in located in central London; the opportunity to have fun and meet like-minded people, we look forward to seeing you at City Lit!

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