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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Autobiography into fiction
Course Date: Sat 20 Jul 2019 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn to turn real-life experiences into gripping fiction. Develop your writing and explore techniques for transforming personal stories into written narratives, realistic or fantastical.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Getting published
Course Date: Mon 22 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetSo 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: £89.00Senior fee: £89.00Concession: £36.00 -
How to write a short story
Course Date: Mon 22 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThrough a series of inspiring and practical exercises, you'll be encouraged to tap into your imagination and draft a story from beginning to end in four days.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Craft focus: character in fiction
Course Date: Sat 27 Jul 2019 (and 2 other dates)
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 -
World-building for fantasy and speculative fiction writers
Course Date: Sun 28 Jul 2019
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 -
Reading for writers: queer fiction (a fortnightly course)
Course Date: Mon 23 Sep 2019
Location on this date: FRA - Fashion Retail AcademyExplore the scope of human experience through the lens of LGBT+ writers, and learn from them the fundamentals of writing compelling fiction. This is a fortnighly intermediate course that combines reading and analysis of key queer texts with practical writing exercises. Suitable for all those with some creative writing experience and an interest in queer perspectives in fiction.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £52.00 -
Writing comics and graphic novels
Course Date: Mon 23 Sep 2019
Location on this date: International HouseLearn the skills to write comics on this introductory course. Discover the history and key features of the medium, generate your own project, and receive advice from special guests.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £52.00 -
Advanced fiction writing workshop
Course Date: Mon 23 Sep 2019 (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 -
Developing your novel
Course Date: Mon 23 Sep 2019 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetHave 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 -
Writing fiction
Course Date: Mon 23 Sep 2019 (and 12 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 -
Flash fiction
Course Date: Tue 24 Sep 2019 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: International HouseFlash 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 -
Starting your novel
Course Date: Tue 24 Sep 2019 (and 4 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 -
Short story writing
Course Date: Wed 25 Sep 2019 (and 10 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 -
Getting away with murder: how to write crime fiction
Course Date: Thu 26 Sep 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWant to write a murder mystery that will knock readers dead? On this course you'll learn how to plot a murder most horrid and develop your writing to create maximum suspense.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £52.00 -
Reading for writers: the short story (a fortnightly course)
Course Date: Sun 29 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThe 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
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