Writing Courses in London
Learn to write stories, articles and poetry in the same college where big names in literature such as Dylan Thomas, Andrea Levy and Malorie Blackman have trained or taught. Our short writing courses take place in the evenings, daytimes and at weekends, and are suitable for all levels - whether you're just starting out or ready to publish your first book. All our writing courses are taught by practicing writers.
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Creative non-fiction: a taster
Course Date: Sat 19 Oct 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis engaging one-day course will introduce the key features of creative non-fiction. Explore narratives such as memoir and the non-fiction novel. You'll also get the chance to take part in practical writing exercises.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Autobiography into fiction
Course Date: Sat 19 Oct 2019 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to turn real-life experiences into gripping fiction in this fun course for fiction writing beginners and those interested in writing fiction from life. Develop your writing skills and explore techniques for transforming personal stories into written narratives, realistic or fantastical.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Developing your fairytale
Course Date: Sun 20 Oct 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAlready devised a cunning plan for your own fairytale? This fun day workshop coaches students on how to add an extra dash of magic into the cauldron while writing in the fairytale genre.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing photo-fiction: telling stories with words and images
Course Date: Sun 20 Oct 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetPhotographs are often used as inspiration for writing, but what if you want to include them in your stories? This course will focus on how to blend the visual element of photography with the textual element of writing to create compelling 'photo-fiction.'.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Micro-memoir: a taster
Course Date: Fri 25 Oct 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFleeting glimpses. Missed trains. Unforgettable goodbyes. 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 200 words or less?Full fee: £19.00Senior fee: £19.00Concession: £19.00 -
Writing horror for the screen
Course Date: Sat 26 Oct 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAs Halloween approaches, unleash your terrifying idea for a script onto the world with this intensive writing horror for the screen workshop. Suitable for beginning screenwriters and all those with an interest in the horror genre.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing horror: a beginners’ guide
Course Date: Sun 27 Oct 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWhere does terror begin? This fun day workshop explores the core elements of the horror genre so you can walk in the footsteps of writers like Bram Stoker, Shirley Jackson and Stephen King.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing political comedy
Course Date: Sun 27 Oct 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWhen it comes to subjects for comedy, the news media never seems to run out. Learn to write political comedy from pithy one liners to satirical columns and monologues using techniques from professional comedy script writers.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Picture book writing: advanced
Course Date: Wed 30 Oct 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWould you like to workshop, edit and polish your picture book texts for young children? This course is designed for advanced picture book writers wishing to hone and improve their own stories. Explore ideas and learn techniques through peer and tutor workshop activities.Full fee: £139.00Senior fee: £139.00Concession: £56.00 -
Creative non-fiction: an introduction
Course Date: Wed 30 Oct 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis short introductory course explore the core elements of creative non-fiction across genres such as travel writing, the personal essay and life writing. On this course you will start to produce your own works of creative non-fiction.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £52.00 -
Biography writing: an introduction
Course Date: Wed 30 Oct 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWhat makes a great biography? This introductory course, led by a professional biographer, covers the key techniques used in this exciting genre.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £52.00 -
Submitting your poetry to magazines
Course Date: Fri 1 Nov 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetTaught by the editor of Southbank Poetry, this short course is designed to guide students on submitting their poetry to magazines, journals and websites for publications.Full fee: £19.00Senior fee: £19.00Concession: £19.00 -
Self-publishing: an introduction
Course Date: Sat 2 Nov 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWant to publish your own novel, poetry / short story collection, memoir or non-fiction book? Self-publishing allows you to keep full creative control of your project. But how do you give your book the best chance of achieving high sales and what does a writer need to consider when taking the giant leap of publishing their own book? This course offers students introductory information on the world of self-publishing.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Online journalism: pitching and writing for modern media
Course Date: Sat 2 Nov 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWith the dawn of online media outlets, there are more opportunities than ever before for writers to showcase their talent to the world. This day workshop guides students in successfully writing and pitching news and features to multiple digital channels.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Craft focus: setting in fiction
Course Date: Sun 3 Nov 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetSetting is one of the integral elements of fiction craft. It is essential for building a world that a reader can escape into and for providing context that supports character and plot. In this practical one-day intensive course, you'll learn how to create settings that matter in your stories.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00
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