Novels and short stories
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.
City Lit's writing students frequently go on to further study or publication. Read their success stories here.
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World-building for fantasy and speculative fiction writers
Course Date: Sun 22 Jul 2018
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: £59.00 -
Getting published
Course Date: Mon 23 Jul 2018 (and 1 other date)
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: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Writing the erotic: a masterclass with Monique Roffey
Course Date: Sun 5 Aug 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIn erotic love and lovemaking we make mistakes, form unstable attachments, and often feel deeply lost. We also fall, we learn and, sometimes, we break. We heal, too. And yet, it's a subject writers of all sexual orientations most shy away from. In this workshop, in a safe, inclusive and supportive enviroment, we will look at how to think and write about intimate sexual loving in a creative way.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £69.00Concession: £28.00 -
How to write a short story
Course Date: Mon 6 Aug 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGreat short stories offer a tantalising glimpse of life that can ultimately reveal much more. Through a series of practical exercises you'll be introduced to key elements of fiction writing craft, and inspired to create short stories that summon the imagination.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
How to write a novel
Course Date: Mon 6 Aug 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore key aspects of novel writing craft such as characterisation, story and plot in this supportive introductory course. Ideal for fiction writers about to begin a novel or those with the first draft of a novel in progress.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Micro-fiction
Course Date: Sat 11 Aug 2018 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA sideways glance: succinct, powerful. This two-day workshop on the essential components of flash fiction will teach you to tell a complete story in up to 500 words.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £40.00 -
Writing the city
Course Date: Sat 18 Aug 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCities are complex, rich and filled with possibilities for great fiction. Learn how to craft vibrant urban settings in this course that combines writing exercises with an exploration of cities in texts both old and new.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Developing your novel
Course Date: Mon 24 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetHave you started work on your novel? This course is ideal if you are an experienced creative writer and want to explore the principles of novel writing in a supportive workshop environment.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £80.00 -
Advanced critical workshop: fiction
Course Date: Mon 24 Sep 2018 (and 5 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: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £80.00 -
Writing comics and graphic novels
Course Date: Mon 24 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn 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: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Masterclass: fiction workshop
Course Date: Mon 24 Sep 2018 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis 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.Full fee: £329.00Senior fee: £329.00Concession: £329.00 -
Writing fiction
Course Date: Mon 24 Sep 2018 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop your writing with confidence on this course, as we explore character, structure and plot development on the journey to producing quality fiction.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £80.00 -
Starting your novel
Course Date: Tue 25 Sep 2018
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: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £80.00 -
Writing fiction: workshop
Course Date: Wed 26 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIf you're a fiction writer with a bit of experience who is ready for the challenge of a workshop, this course is for you. Share work and receive constructive feedback from your tutor and peers in a supportive environment, and hone your craft in exercises designed to discover your fiction writing voice.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £80.00 -
Short story writing
Course Date: Wed 26 Sep 2018 (and 6 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 from an experienced author.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £80.00