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City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

 

 

 

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  1. Autobiography into fiction: getting started
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    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 31 May 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Nick Barlay
    Learn how to turn real-life experiences into gripping fiction in this fun short course for fiction writing beginners and experienced writers. Develop your writing skills and explore techniques for transforming personal stories into strong narratives.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  2. Creative writing: getting started
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    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 8 Nov 2025 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Deborah Martin
    Give creative writing a try on this fun and supportive short course. Ideal if you want to express yourself but need help in getting started. Guided exercises will encourage you to experiment and unlock your imagination.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  3. Micro-memoir: a taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 14 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Julie Garton
    A life is measured in moments as well as momentous occasions. This fun day workshop coaches students in the art of micro-memoir. Can you write about an instant that changed you in fewer than 200 words?
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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