History, culture & writing

Explore History, Culture & Writing

Explore our extraordinary range of History, Culture and Writing courses and lectures. We offer both introductory and specialist in-depth courses to suit all levels of interest and experience, from ‘How to read a film’ and World literature, to Creative non-fiction writing courses and American history and Politics courses.

Our tutors are experts in their fields and experienced educators; many have published, teach in universities or share their expertise in the media. Tutors share their knowledge and passion through presentations, readings, interactive discussion and exercises, analysis, and other activities.

Many students return to take more courses, telling us they enjoy being part of our City Lit Learning community.

Our popular courses often sell out quickly, so we invite you to browse and book your place now.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between online and in-person learning. All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you. See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

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  1. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00
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  2. Ways into creative writing
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 26 Sep 2023 (and 13 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Grant Corr
    Want to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00
    Rating:
    97% of 100
  3. Developing your poetry
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 26 Sep 2023 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Christina Dunhill
    For those familiar with the basics of poetic form, this intermediate course explores craft and content through reading exercises, writing exercises and constructive feedback. Ideal if you have already attended 'Ways into poetry'.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00
    Rating:
    96% of 100
  4. Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £55.00
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  5. Advanced playwriting
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 19 Sep 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Brian Mullin
    Dive deeper into the key elements of writing for the theatre, gain fresh critical insight into your own writing, and produce a new draft of your work. This online course is designed for experienced playwrights who have work in-progress.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £115.00
  6. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00
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  7. Short story writing
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 27 Sep 2023 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Eleanor Penny
    A 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.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00
    Rating:
    97% of 100
  8. Masterclass: poetry (a one-term intensive workshop)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 26 Sep 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ellen Cranitch
    This intensive poetry masterclass is open by selective application to a maximum of ten students. You will receive inspiring tutor instruction and rigorous constructive feedback on your poems as you prepare them for publication and performance. Submission deadline is Sunday 10 September 2023. Please see below for submission details.
    Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £369.00 Concession £369.00
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  9. Masterclass: fiction (a one-term intensive workshop)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 26 Sep 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Rowan Hisayo Buchanan
    This intensive online fiction workshop is open by selective application to a maximum of ten fiction writers working at the advanced and professional levels. Submission deadline is Sunday, 10 September 2023. Please see below for submission details.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £369.00 Concession £369.00
    Rating:
    96% of 100
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