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City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

 

 

 

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  1. Developing your writing for children
    Developing your writing for children
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 14 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Neil Arksey
    Always wanted to write a children's book? On this intensive, practical course you will develop your ability to write contemporary children's fiction and learn how to make your children's story stand out from the crowd!
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £130.00
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  2. Starting your novel: intensive
    Starting your novel: intensive
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 19 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sarah Leipciger
    Got a great idea for a novel? Jump start your project in this supportive, intensive course that covers craft basics such as character and plot. For fiction writers with some experience, and for those comfortable working at a fast pace.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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  3. Freelance writing and blogging
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    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Laura Silverman
    Get inspired to write on this practical course for freelance journalists and bloggers. Learn to carry out research, interview people, pitch and publish stories, and build your presence on social media.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  4. Writing funny fiction
    Writing funny fiction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 5 Feb 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rene Perez
    What does it really mean to write funny fiction and what are the techniques writers use? Learn how to harness the power of humour in your fiction in this fun, supportive workshop.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £45.00
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  5. Writing comics and graphic novels
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    Course start date:  Mon 16 Feb 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Bobby Joseph
    Learn the skills to write comics on this introductory course. Discover the history and key features of the medium and create your own project.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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  6. Writing horror
    Writing horror
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 17 Feb 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Niki Mackay
    Write to unsettle, in this six-week trip through the techniques of horror fiction, learning from classic horror authors and contemporary masters of the genre.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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  7. Autobiography into fiction
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    Course start date:  Thu 26 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Nick Barlay
    This 6-week 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 £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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  8. Developing your playwriting: intensive
    Developing your playwriting: intensive
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    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Dawn King
    Continue to explore the key elements of dramatic writing, and benefit from supportive and detailed feedback on your own work. New students with some playwriting experience are welcome to join.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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