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Writing

Writing Courses & Workshops Online & in London

Be inspired to write, and learn how to get published at the college where Andrea Levy, Malorie Blackman, Anna Burns, and other celebrated authors studied. Read our success stories to see what's possible for you as a writer.

Learn from published authors

Whether you're just starting out or ready to publish your first book, the benefits of our writing courses include expert tuition from a published author and feedback on your work as you develop your writing skills. There will also be opportunities to participate in group discussions and activities with fellow students.

Unheard Voices Scholarship

City Lit’s Malorie Blackman Scholarships for 'Unheard Voices' provide three annual awards to fund one year’s study within the Creative Writing department at City Lit. Learn more >

Courses available both in-person and online

Join us in the heart of London for in-person classes. Our modern campus in Covent Garden is easy to reach and buzzing with creativity. With modern purpose-built facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, it’s the perfect space to support your learning journey. Explore our facilities >

Prefer learning online? Our live online courses bring expert teaching to you, wherever you are.

Whether you choose to study in-person or online, all our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. Wherever and however you want to learn, we’re here for you.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

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.

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  1. Acting for radio: Theatre Company
    Course start date:  Thu 19 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Gooderson
    Become part of a radio repertory company and take part in creating and recording for broadcast a performance of a radio play. This term the play will be You Never Can Tell by George Bernard Shaw. This advanced course is for those with previous experience in acting and radio, either through courses or industry. Please click on Start Your Interview to apply; the Drama Department will contact you to progress your application.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  2. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  3. Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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  4. Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  5. Narration for podcast and documentary
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    Course start date:  Thu 26 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Spencer
    A fun and intensive course about the incredible world of narration. This enormous and lucrative area of the voiceover world includes podcasts, e-learning, documentaries, audio books, medical/technical narration, explainer videos and more. You’ll learn how to deliver great reads from the inside out. It’s not just about the sound of your voice! The course will be delivered in the media studio.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00
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  6. Literary Landscapes: Black London in Caleb Nelson’s Open Water and Sam Selvon’s The Lonely Londoners
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 26 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Black London is shifting and ever-evolving. This course explores how Costa award winning Caleb Nelson’s novel ‘Open Water’ and the great 1950’s classic of immigrant fiction, Sam Selvon’s ‘The Lonely Londoners’ reimagined our multicultural metropolis.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00
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  7. Full fee £429.00 Senior fee £343.00 Concession £279.00
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  8. Master drawings from Leonardo to Degas: experiment and expression
    Course start date:  Thu 3 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Explore the significant role of drawing in shaping art and how artists have used different drawing techniques for creative expression.

    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
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  9. Public speaking (online)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 3 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Allis Moss
    Whatever your reasons for speaking publicly, allay your fears in this intensive online course by learning techniques for formal and impromptu speeches, introductions, discussion leading and public questioning, and boost your general confidence at the same time.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  10. Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £118.00
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  11. Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00
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  12. Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £118.00
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  13. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
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  14. Scrivi una poesia in italiano
    Course start date:  Thu 10 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Roberto Minardi
    Un modo per liberare la propria creatività ed entrare nel lavoro di un poeta. Vedremo in maniera semplice quali sono i versi più tradizionali della metrica italiana e come si strutturano. Faremo degli esercizi di scrittura per cogliere meglio la musicalità della lingua e per gustare il piacere di usare l’italiano in maniera creativa.
    Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00
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  15. German 3/4: Eine Deutschlandreise
    Course start date:  Thu 17 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Barbara Pöllet
    Do you really know Germany? Yes, you might have seen the ‘Brandenburger Tor’ or taken a picture in front of ‘Neuschwanstein’ , tucked into some ‘Käsespätzle’ and even followed the ‘Romantische Strasse’ in your BMW, but there is more to Germany than the obvious. Your tutor will take you on a journey through Germany to discover some more suprising aspects of Germany.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
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