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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. Economics made easy: understanding cryptocurrency and blockchain
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 14 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Vina Theodorakopoulou
    Demystify cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in this beginner-friendly course, exploring their economic implications through engaging discussions and practical examples.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  2. Edith Wharton, Henry James and the Decoration of Houses
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 14 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Phyllis Richardson
    Edith Wharton and Henry James had a keen eye for a well-designed and tastefully decorated house and both brought us depictions of splendid interiors in their novels set in ‘the Gilded Age’. We’ll discuss the changing tastes at the turn of the century, and how both authors used interior decoration to reflect the moral turn of their characters and the age.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  3. Spanish 4/5: Al-Andalus: crucible of cultures in medieval Spain
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 14 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Inma Ridao Carlini
    Este curso analizará algunos aspectos históricos y culturales de este fascinante periodo que abarca desde el año 711 hasta 1609. Exploraremos las relaciones interculturales que se formaron entre las comunidades musulmana, cristiana y judía a medida que el carácter geográfico y político de al-Andalus se desarrollaba y cambiaba. También estudiaremos el legado de este periodo en la identidad nacional del pueblo español actual y las diferentes interpretaciones que se han ofrecido de la diversa y dinámica cultura de la España musulmana. Este curso es



    para estudiantes con nivel intermedio avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 4-5 años).
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  4. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  5. Screen printing in a day
    Course start date:  Tue 17 Jun 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rolina Elsje Blok
    In this fun, 1-day workshop you will be taught how to print and register a two colour screenprint using monoprint, colour blends and pre-made photographic screens. You will be taught some basic screen making process and insight into making digital artwork. This will set you up for longer and more advanced screenprinting classes.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  6. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  7. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  8. Spanish 3/4: grammar workshop - prepositions
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Roser Martínez-Sánchez
    Consolida los diferentes usos de las preposiciones, incluyendo la diferencia entre "por" y "para" a través de actividades escritas y orales. Este curso es ideal para estudiantes de Spanish 3 lower/upper o si te estás preparando para el A-level or DELE B1 exam.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00
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  9. Spanish 4/5 Ibiza: la cara oculta de la Isla Mágica
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vanesa Guzman
    Redescubre la isla de Ibiza en este curso que te hará conocer su lado más oculto, fuera de su imagen de isla de fiesta y de la Jet set. En este curso que te prepara para el verano, aprenderás más sobre los aspectos culturales menos conocidos de una de las islas más famosas del mundo; y tal vez te ayudará a mirarla con ojos nuevos.







    Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 5 años).







    This course will be delivered online in Spanish. It is open to students with an advanced level of Spanish and native speakers. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in the course details for more information.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  10. Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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  11. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  12. Demystifying Poetry
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Whether you are new to poetry or an experienced reader of verse, this course will enable and enhance your enjoyment by exploring the techniques that poetry uses to affect our response and create meaning. Exploring rhythm and rhyme, voice, mood, imagery, language and allusions, we will focus on a diverse range of poetic examples to examine how this powerful form of literature works to create emotion and connection with the reader.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  13. Influence of the Greek language on English
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Maria Contos
    Did you know that the Oxford companion to the English language states that more than 150,000 words of English are derived from Greek, which is considered to have the richest vocabulary in the world?







    Join this lively workshop in the heart of London where you will be introduced to how Ancient Greek influenced the vocabulary of the English language.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  14. Spanish 3: one season, one painting: verano
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    En estos talleres dedicados a las cuatro estaciones vamos a activar nuestros sentidos: vista, oido, olfato y gusto. Ven a practicar tu español mientras intercambiamos las sugestiones, impresiones y sentimientos que nos evoca una musica, un color o una pintura.







    Ideal for students who have done 3 or 4 years of Spanish, and are looking to practise more talking and listening skills, as well as develop their knowledge of art.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00
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  15. International Monetary Fund (IMF): Friend or Foe?
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Tariq Hassan
    After more than 75 years since the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the world’s lender of last resort, made its first loan, the effects of its policies in general and lending practices in particular remain contested.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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