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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Craft focus: character in fiction
Course Date: Sat 17 Nov 2018 (and 1 other date)
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 -
Autobiography into fiction
Course Date: Sat 1 Dec 2018 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how 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 -
Craft focus: voice in fiction
Course Date: Sat 8 Dec 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetVoice is an act rather than a thing, a passage of breath, a movement of sound, a certain transfer of meaning – the one special feature of writing that bridges the lonely gap between writer and reader. Develop your voice with acclaimed novelist, Tasha Kavanagh.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Write a short story in a weekend
Course Date: Sat 8 Dec 2018 (and 3 other dates)
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 two days.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £40.00 -
How to get published
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 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: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Developing your novel
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (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 -
Masterclass: fiction workshop
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: EC EustonThis 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 deadline for applications is Monday 7th January 2019..Full fee: £329.00Senior fee: £329.00Concession: £329.00 -
Writing fiction
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (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 -
Advanced critical workshop: fiction
Course Date: Tue 15 Jan 2019 (and 7 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 -
Flash fiction
Course Date: Wed 16 Jan 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA sideways glance: succinct, powerful. Experiment with telling stories in six to five hundred words.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £80.00 -
Short story writing
Course Date: Wed 16 Jan 2019 (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 -
Editing your manuscript: from first draft to final proof
Course Date: Wed 16 Jan 2019
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: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Autobiography into fiction: workshop
Course Date: Thu 17 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis 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: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Starting your novel
Course Date: Sat 19 Jan 2019 (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: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £80.00 -
Novel writing: blended – an online and on-site course
Course Date: Sun 20 Jan 2019 (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