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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. Writing for magazines
    Stack of open magazines
    Course start date:  Wed 7 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    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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    97% of 100
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  2. Investigative journalism
    Woman working on laptop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 31 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Allis Moss
    Get to grips with the skills needed to make a start in investigative journalism.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  3. Writing reviews
    Writing reviews
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 5 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Laura Silverman
    Learn to write compelling and insightful reviews for films, books and stage performances. Develop your critical skills and ability to write in a succinct style.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  4. Travel writing workshop
    Two people in a boat in a beautiful blue lake surrounded by mountains
    Course start date:  Mon 23 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Susan Grossman
    Make travelling pay. Learn how to get a commission, finance a trip and put your adventures into words, led by practical exercises and expert industry guidance.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  5. Interviewing skills for journalists
    A young woman holding a pen and notepad listens to another person talking
    Course start date:  Wed 2 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Susan Grossman
    Want to get people to spill the beans? This fascinating taster explores the core elements of interviewing and getting quotes to enhance your writing or storytelling.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  6. Writing for blogs
    Shot of a laptop on someone's lap while they sit in bed, they are also holding a mug of coffee
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 14 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Terry Freedman
    Got a passion, a journey or an obsession to share? Blogging is the perfect medium through which to share your interests with the world. This taster course teaches the essential skills required to write blogposts that will resonate.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  7. Writing about food: getting started
    Food ingredients including an aubergine, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, etc
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 15 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Laura Silverman
    Love food and want to write about it? Whether you’re keen to review dishes, interview chefs or write about sustainable eating, now is your chance.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  8. Travel writing
    Travel writing
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Susan Grossman
    Make travelling pay. Learn how to get a commission, finance a trip and put your adventures into words, led by practical exercises and expert industry guidance.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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  9. Writing about food
    Heaped bowls of chopped ingredients including tofu, pine nuts, coriander, cucumber, carrot, etc
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Love food and want to write about it? Whether you’re keen to review dishes, interview chefs or write about sustainable eating, now is your chance. This course will cover writing for established publications as well as personal blogs.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £100.00
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  10. Introduction to journalism
    Photograph of laptop, coffee mug, notepad and smart phone on a desk
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 3 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Allis Moss
    On this course students will explore the basic skills a freelance journalist needs to write and sell news and features to newspapers and magazines. From developing ideas and identifying outlets to interview skills and approaching editors.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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    Rating:
    96% of 100
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  11. Journalism: a taster
    Close-up of newspaper pages
    Course start date:  Thu 4 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Laura Silverman
    What makes a great story? Discover what goes into a magazine or newspaper article and be inspired to write your own.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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    Rating:
    87% of 100
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  12. Freelance writing and blogging
    Person typing on laptop with pencils, smartphone, glasses, notebook and potted plant nearby
    Evening
    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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