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.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Masterclass: fiction workshop
Course Date: Mon 24 Sep 2018 (and 3 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: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £179.00 -
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 -
Micro fiction
Course Date: Tue 25 Sep 2018 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA sideways glance: succinct, powerful. Experiment with telling stories in 500-600 words.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 -
Advanced critical workshop: multigenre
Course Date: Thu 27 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFor experienced writers, this supportive and rigorous workshop offers the perfect opportunity to develop your novel, short story, poetry or script. Receive in-depth feedback and benefit from detailed group discussions with writers of all forms. Ideal for writers whose work incorporates different forms.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £80.00 -
Getting away with murder: how to write crime fiction
Course Date: Thu 27 Sep 2018
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: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Idea development workshop for fiction and screenwriters
Course Date: Sat 29 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWould you like help testing and developing your big idea? Before you get stuck in to a long-term writing project, make sure you're on the right track in this supportive, experimental 'incubator' workshop. Ideal for those with some experience of creative writing.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £76.00 -
Reading for writers: the short story (a fortnightly course)
Course Date: Sun 30 Sep 2018
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: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Novel writing: blended – an online and on-site course
Course Date: Sun 30 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGot a great idea for a novel? Want to learn how to master major craft elements such as character and plot in the context of long-form fiction, and gain valuable feedback on your writing? This course combines online and face-to-face instruction to give you the support required to get your project started. Ideal for those wishing to begin a novel and those with a novel-in-progress.Full fee: £289.00Senior fee: £289.00Concession: £116.00