Fiction Writing Courses
Live courses. Real people
Whether you choose to learn online or in person, you’ll get the same interactive experience. On our online courses, every class is delivered live via Zoom. Nothing is ever pre-recorded.
Learn from experts
All our courses are taught by published authors. They will be on-hand at every stage, delivering the course and providing you with guidance and feedback.
Join a creative community
Our courses are not just about writing. You will learn how to give and receive feedback too. Use this as an opportunity to interact with like-minded writers and build each other up.
- Short story writing (intensive)Course start date: Wed 22 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jonathan BarnesA fast-paced introduction to the art of writing short stories. In this 6-week course 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 £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00 - Autobiography into fiction
Course start date: Thu 23 Feb 2023 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nick BarlayThis 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 £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00 - Write a short story in a weekendCourse start date: Sat 25 Feb 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Yvonne SinghTurn your great idea into a short story on this fun practical course. Through a series of inspiring exercises, you'll be introduced to some key fiction writing techniques and encouraged to draft a short story from beginning to end. Suitable for beginners who are comfortable learning at a fast pace.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £50.00 - Writing fictionCourse start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Jonathan BarnesDevelop your creative writing skills on this practical intermediate course. You'll explore the fundamentals of fiction-writing craft, such as character and structure, and unlock your imagination to produce compelling prose. Suitable for those with some creative writing experience.
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 - Developing your novelCourse start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Jonathan BarnesHave you started work on your novel? This course is suitable for experienced creative writers who want to make progress with a novel draft. Learn more about the art of novel writing and move your project forward in a supportive workshop environment.
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 - Masterclass: fiction (a one-term intensive workshop)Course start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Rowan Hisayo BuchananThis intensive online 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. Application deadline: Sunday 19th March 2022.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £339.00 Concession £339.00 - Starting your novelCourse start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Sophie McKenzieGot 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.
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 - Advanced fiction writing workshopCourse start date: Tue 18 Apr 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
For 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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00 - Short story writingCourse start date: Tue 18 Apr 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Jonathan BarnesA 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 £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00 - Reading for writers: the short story (a fortnightly course)Course start date: Tue 18 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
The 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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00 - Writing fantasy storiesCourse start date: Wed 19 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Mary VictoriaBuild fantastical worlds, fill them with compelling characters and learn how to structure innovative plotlines in this perfect introduction for those with a passion for fantasy.
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 - Craft focus: introduction to novel plottingCourse start date: Sun 23 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jonathan BarnesIf you've made a start on your novel, but need help getting it into shape, this course provides a flexible template that will help you to overcome the obstacles ahead.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £100.00 - Getting away with murder: how to write crime fictionCourse start date: Tue 16 May 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sophie McKenzieWant 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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00 - Craft focus: how to edit your novelCourse start date: Sat 20 May 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Sarah LeipcigerOnce your story is on the page, the editing process begins. 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 more.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £50.00 - Craft focus: novel plotting workshop (advanced)Course start date: Sun 28 May 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jonathan BarnesIf you have made a start on your novel, but need help getting it into shape, this course provides a flexible template that will help you to overcome the obstacles ahead.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £100.00
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