Novels & Short Story Writing Courses in London
Explore character, structure and plot development on the journey to producing quality fiction. All kinds of narrative fiction, long and short, are supported on our wide range of courses. Whether you want to get your great idea down on paper or are already writing and redrafting, we have a course that will suit your level. All our writing courses are taught by practicing writers.
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Writing fiction
Course Date: Mon 20 Apr 2020 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLovers of fiction can develop their 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: £209.00Senior fee: £209.00Concession: £84.00 -
Developing your novel
Course Date: Mon 20 Apr 2020 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: OnlineHave 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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘How will I be taught’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £209.00Senior fee: £209.00Concession: £84.00 -
Starting your novel
Course Date: Mon 20 Apr 2020 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGot a great idea for a novel? Jump start your project in this supportive course that covers craft basics such as character and plot. Ideal for writers of fiction with some experience who have an idea for a novel.Full fee: £209.00Senior fee: £209.00Concession: £84.00 -
Short story writing
Course Date: Tue 21 Apr 2020 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: FRA - Fashion Retail AcademyA hands-on introduction to the art of writing short stories. You will receive technical advice, creative exercises to generate ideas, and feedback to develop your writing skills.Full fee: £209.00Senior fee: £209.00Concession: £84.00 -
Advanced fiction writing workshop
Course Date: Tue 21 Apr 2020 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFor experienced writers, this supportive but rigorous workshop offers the perfect opportunity to develop your novel or short story. Receive in-depth feedback and benefit from detailed group discussions on the art of fiction.Full fee: £219.00Senior fee: £219.00Concession: £88.00 -
Ending your novel
Course Date: Tue 21 Apr 2020
Location on this date: International HouseAre you wondering how to wrap up your novel? Maybe you're grappling with the best way to bring your book to a statisfying conclusion. This course is suitable for experienced creative writers who have completed or made significant progress with a novel draft. Learn more about the art of novel writing and conclude your project in a supportive workshop environment.Full fee: £209.00Senior fee: £209.00Concession: £84.00 -
Flash fiction
Course Date: Thu 23 Apr 2020 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFlash fiction is the art of telling small stories that make a big impact. Learn how to harness the power of economy in this practical six-week course. Suitable for those with some experience of creative writing.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £52.00 -
Autobiography into fiction
Course Date: Sat 25 Apr 2020 (and 2 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 -
World-building for fantasy and speculative fiction writers
Course Date: Sun 3 May 2020 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetHave you ever wondered how Tolkien or C.S. Lewis did it? On this one-day course you'll learn how to build worlds that lend your fantasy or speculative fiction credibilty, richness and the kind of depth that leaves readers wanting more. Ideal for enthusiastic writers with an idea to explore, or a writing project in progress.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Craft focus: character in fiction
Course Date: Sat 9 May 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIn fiction, character and plot are inseparable elements of craft. Without characters in stories there can be no action, and without characters acting there can be no plot. In this course you'll learn how to create characters that can drive a narrative forward and deepen its themes.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Write a short story in a weekend
Course Date: Sat 23 May 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetTurn 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 in two days. Suitable for beginners who are comfortable learning at a fast pace.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £40.00 -
Craft focus: voice in fiction
Course Date: Sun 24 May 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAll fiction must speak to us as readers. It must communicate atmosphere and plot, character and layers of meaning. Naturally, this means it must have a 'voice,' a complex mix of elements that, together, give the piece its unique identity. In this one-day course learn what 'voice' really means in fiction and how to develop a voice for your story that can capture the attention of readers.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Crime writing: an introduction
Course Date: Sat 30 May 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCrime writing is one of the most popular genres on the fiction market, but what special considerations are there for writers when it comes to describing dastardly deeds on the page? This fun but informative day workshop explores character, plot, dialogue, pacing and atmosphere in the crime writing genre.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Craft focus: scenes in fiction
Course Date: Sun 31 May 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLights, camera, action! Scenes in fiction are essentially no different to those in film. They both make us watch as action unfolds, as a story is moved closer to its conclusion. In this one-day course you'll learn about this essential unit of fiction craft and develop scenes that will grab readers' attention.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing historical fiction
Course Date: Tue 2 Jun 2020
Location on this date: International HouseIs there a historical event, or maybe even in a period in time that you think is rich in great stories? Ever wondered how writers like Hillary Mantel, Phillipa Gregory and C.J. Sansom do it? Dig into the past for inspiration on this course and learn how to create historical fiction that speaks vividly to its period and to a contemporary readership.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £52.00
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