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Be inspired to write and learn how to get published at the college where Andrea Levy, Malorie Blackman, Anna Burns, and other celebrated authors studied.

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Whether you're just starting out or ready to publish your first book, the benefits of our writing courses include expert tuition from a published author and feedback on your work as you develop your writing skills. There will also be opportunities to participate in group discussions and activities with fellow students.

Unheard Voices Scholarship

City Lit’s Malorie Blackman Scholarships for 'Unheard Voices' provide three annual awards worth up to £1000 each, to fund one year’s study within the Creative Writing department at City Lit. Learn more >

Watch the video: See what it's like be part a City Lit online creative writing course.

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We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between online and in-person learning. All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you. See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

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  1. Advanced academic writing: year 3 undergraduate and beyond
    Open textbook on desk with pen resting in the middle of the pages, and a pair of glasses next to it on the tabletop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 2 Dec 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Anne Wilson
    Explore the building blocks and strategies for good academic writing at postgraduate level. Ideal for those studying or contemplating academic writing beyond undergraduate studies.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00
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  2. Writing great child characters
    Child in raincoat with backpack. Photo by Daiga Ellaby on Unsplash
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 2 Dec 2023

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sophie McKenzie
    Write your way to compelling and convincing child characters that truly connect with your readers, in this fun, interactive course.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00
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    Rating:
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    1  Review Add Your Review
  3. Autobiography into fiction: getting started
    Woman sitting at a desk in a classroom studying a piece of paper
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 2 Dec 2023 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    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.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £69.00
    View all available dates
  4. Jump start your play
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    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 2 Dec 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Brian Mullin
    Have you got a script idea but not yet put pen to paper, or a script you started but never finished? This intensive short course will help you inject new energy into your idea – and get started writing. Only suitable for those with playwriting experience.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00
    View all available dates
    Rating:
    98% of 100
    8  Reviews Add Your Review
  5. Picture book writing: a taster
    Crayons in a jar resting on a black and white illustrated page
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 4 Dec 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew Weale
    Find out more about writing a picture book text in this practical and interactive, short taster session.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
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    Rating:
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    5  Reviews Add Your Review
  6. Children's writing: a taster
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    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 5 Dec 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew Weale
    Find out more about writing children's stories in this practical and interactive, short taster session.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
    View all available dates
    Rating:
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    1  Review Add Your Review
  7. Journalism: a taster
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    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 7 Dec 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Laura Silverman
    What makes a great story? Discover what goes into a magazine or newspaper article and be inspired to write your own.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £10.00
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    Rating:
    87% of 100
    3  Reviews Add Your Review
  8. Creative writing: a taster
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    Course start date:  Thu 7 Dec 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Yvonne Singh
    Give creative writing a try in this fun and supportive one-off taster session. Ideal if you want to unlock your imagination and express yourself, but need a bit of encouragement to get started.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
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    Rating:
    60% of 100
    2  Reviews Add Your Review
  9. Creative writing: getting started
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    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 9 Dec 2023 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Henry 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 £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00
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    Rating:
    95% of 100
    26  Reviews Add Your Review
  10. Write a short story in a week
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    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 11 Dec 2023

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vicky Grut
    Turn your great idea into a short story on this fun practical course. Through a series of inspiring exercises, you'll be introduced to some key fiction writing techniques and encouraged to draft a short story from beginning to end. Suitable for beginners who are comfortable learning at a fast pace.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £50.00
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    Rating:
    93% of 100
    3  Reviews Add Your Review
  11. Ways into screenwriting: getting started
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    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Jan 2024 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Clive Ford
    Want to write scripts but don't know how to start? Discover the basics of screenwriting - character, conflict and more - on this short online course that will help you shape your ideas and get your story going.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00
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  12. Writing fiction
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    Course start date:  Mon 8 Jan 2024 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Alex Pickett
    Develop your creative writing skills on this practical intermediate course. You'll explore the fundamentals of fiction-writing craft, such as character and structure, and unlock your imagination to produce compelling prose. Suitable for those with some creative writing experience.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00
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    Rating:
    87% of 100
    15  Reviews Add Your Review
  13. Developing your novel
    Pile of open books on the ground
    Course start date:  Mon 8 Jan 2024 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sarah Leipciger
    Have you started work on your novel? This course is suitable for experienced creative writers who want to make progress with a novel draft. Learn more about the art of novel writing and move your project forward in a supportive workshop environment.
    Full fee £219.00
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    Rating:
    91% of 100
    18  Reviews Add Your Review
  14. Picture book writing: advanced
    Illustration of a bear, a small boy and a bird in a green forest
    Course start date:  Mon 8 Jan 2024 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew Weale
    Would 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 their skills and improve their own stories.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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    Rating:
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    2  Reviews Add Your Review
  15. Ways into creative writing
    Woman with pen and notepad looking thoughtfully into the distance
    Course start date:  Mon 8 Jan 2024 (and 15 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Grant Corr
    Want to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £209.00
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    Rating:
    97% of 100
    23  Reviews Add Your Review
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