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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How to get published
Course Date: Mon 13 Jan 2020
Location on this date: International HouseSo you've finished your novel. What's next? This short course provides guidance in submitting to agents and publishers, and helps you to tailor your work to maximise its potential in the marketplace.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £52.00 -
Writing fiction
Course Date: Mon 13 Jan 2020 (and 8 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 -
Ending your novel
Course Date: Tue 14 Jan 2020 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAre 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 -
Novella writing
Course Date: Tue 14 Jan 2020
Location on this date: International HouseA short novel or a long short story? In this course we'll define the novella form for ourselves through analysis of set texts, guided exercises, and workshop. We'll also commit to producing a complete first draft of novella length by the end of the session. Ideal for experienced fiction writers.Full fee: £209.00Senior fee: £209.00Concession: £84.00 -
Reading for writers: the short story (a fortnightly course)
Course Date: Tue 14 Jan 2020 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: International HouseThe best way to write good short stories is to read a lot of good ones first. Dive into the best of short fiction, explore point-of-view, character and pacing, and begin to apply the lessons learnt to your own writing in this fortnightly course.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £52.00 -
Masterclass: fiction (a one-term intensive workshop)
Course Date: Tue 14 Jan 2020 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: International HouseThis intensive fiction workshop is open by selective application to a maximum of ten fiction writers working at the advanced and professional levels. You will receive rigorous constructive feedback on your novel or short story as you develop it with a view to publication, and participate in detailed tutor-led discussions on advanced elements of fictional craft. Please note the new application deadline is: Monday 30th December 2019.Full fee: £339.00Senior fee: £339.00Concession: £339.00 -
Advanced fiction writing workshop
Course Date: Tue 14 Jan 2020 (and 8 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 -
Editing your manuscript: from first draft to final proof
Course Date: Wed 15 Jan 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetOnce your story is on the page, the editing process begins. But where do you start and what skills do you need? This course guides learners through the editing of a story or manuscript, exploring approaches to making line edits, improving narrative structure and everything in between.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £52.00 -
Flash fiction
Course Date: Wed 15 Jan 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 -
Short story writing
Course Date: Wed 15 Jan 2020 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA 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 -
Developing your novel
Course Date: Thu 16 Jan 2020 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: International HouseHave 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: £209.00Senior fee: £209.00Concession: £84.00 -
Autobiography into fiction
Course Date: Thu 16 Jan 2020 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis 6-week course will help you develop techniques for transforming personal experience into fiction. You'll have the opportunity to improve your writing skills as well as your ability to give and use constructive criticism in a workshop environment.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £52.00 -
Craft focus: character in fiction (advanced techniques)
Course Date: Sat 18 Jan 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 advanced course you'll deepen your understanding of how to develop characters that can drive a narrative forward and deepen its themes.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Craft focus: introduction to novel plotting
Course Date: Sun 19 Jan 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIf you've made a start on your novel, but need help getting it into shape, this course provides a flexible template that will help you to overcome the obstacles ahead.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £80.00 -
Starting your novel
Course Date: Sun 19 Jan 2020 (and 3 other dates)
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
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