Writing Courses & Workshops
At City Lit, we offer a supportive and inspiring environment where you can enhance your writing and gain confidence. Our courses are designed to help you find your voice, sharpen your writing skills, and take your work to the next level. Whether you're writing short stories, poetry, or working on a novel, you'll receive expert guidance and feedback from experienced tutors.
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94 courses available
Advanced creative non-fiction: turning experience into artWeave the rich strands of your personal experience into an intricate story that will entertain and educate readers. Ideal if you've attended 'Writing creative non-fiction' or already have a specific project planned out.
Keeley Street
Tue 15 Sep 2026Harper WaltonFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £181.00- Advanced playwritingDive 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 course is designed for experienced playwrights who have work in-progress.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £181.00
- Craft focus: grammar, syntax and style for creative writersGreat poetry and prose begin when the writer puts the right words in the right places. Learn how and why the rules and conventions of language matter in this course, which combines creative writing with opportunities to learn/revise essential points of grammar and useful literary concepts. Suitable for beginning writers looking to build confidence, and those with more experience who would like to practise these essential skills.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
- Advanced playwriting workshopDive 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 workshop is for experienced playwrights with ongoing projects.Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £389.00 Concession £253.00
- Advanced fiction writing workshopFor 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 £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £181.00
- Masterclass: fiction (a one-term intensive workshop)
This 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.
Full fee £429.00 Senior fee £429.00 Concession £429.00 - Advanced crime fiction workshop
Hone your understanding of the crime genre and push your fiction in new directions, on this advanced course for crime writers. This course is for experienced writers who are developing ongoing projects.
Online
Tue 22 Sep 2026Anna RichardsFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £181.00 - Writing fantasy stories
Build 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.
Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £181.00 - Developing your novelHave 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.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £181.00
- Travel writingMake 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 £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
- Writing a memoir (continuation)Some moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This continuation course guides students in developing a memoir project that will resonate and inspire.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
- Advanced autobiographical writingA supportive workshop for more experienced writers of autobiography who are ready to push their practice, explore new techniques and further develop their authorial voice.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £181.00
- The 60 minute writerFit creative writing into your busy day: a relaxed, informal rolling programme for writers of all levels of experience who enjoy being thrown new ideas and experimenting with poetry and prose.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00
- Advanced poetry workshopDevelop your poetry, taking it in new directions and maturing your poetic voice. Various approaches and techniques will be explored, and new poetry can be workshopped. For experienced poets only.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £181.00
- Writing for children: workshop
This workshop is for you if you are writing children’s books. During the workshop you will take turns to share work and will develop your work-in-progress with constructive feedback from tutor and classmates. You need to have completed a ‘Writing for children’ course before joining this class.
Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £181.00
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