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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.

See what it's like be part a City Lit online creative writing course.

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  1. Reading for writers: the short story (a fortnightly course)
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    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Annabel Banks
    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.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  2. Writing an academic essay
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    Course start date:  Fri 3 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  William Brady
    A crash course in essay writing – beginnings, middles and ends. Suitable for students on A-level and access courses or undergraduates.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £60.00
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  3. Writing about food
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    Course start date:  Mon 6 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    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 £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00
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  4. Picture book writing: advanced
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    Course start date:  Mon 12 May 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew Weale
    Would you like to workshop, edit and polish your picture book texts for young children? This course is designed for advanced picture book writers wishing to hone their skills and improve their own stories.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £100.00
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  5. Submitting your poetry to magazines
    Submitting your poetry to magazines
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    Course start date:  Wed 22 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Katherine Lockton
    This short course is designed to guide students on submitting their poetry to magazines, journals and websites for publication.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  6. Introduction to journalism
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    Course start date:  Mon 3 Nov 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    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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  7. Memoir writing: a taster
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    Course start date:  Mon 1 Dec 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Julie Garton
    Do you have a personal story to tell that will move, delight, stir and inform readers? This short course guides students in planning and crafting a memoir.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  8. Children's writing: a taster
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    Course start date:  Tue 2 Dec 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew Weale
    Find out more about writing children's stories in this practical and interactive, short taster session.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  9. Journalism: a taster
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    Course start date:  Thu 4 Dec 2025 (and 1 other date)

    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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  10. Picture book writing: a taster
    Picture book writing: a taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 8 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew Weale
    Find out more about writing a picture book text in this practical and interactive, short taster session.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  11. Write a short story in a week
    Write a short story in a week
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    Course start date:  Mon 8 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jonathan Barnes
    Turn 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.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00
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  12. Starting your novel: intensive
    Starting your novel: intensive
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    Course start date:  Mon 19 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sarah Leipciger
    Got a great idea for a novel? Jump start your project in this supportive, intensive course that covers craft basics such as character and plot. For fiction writers with some experience, and for those comfortable working at a fast pace.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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  13. Freelance writing and blogging
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    Course start date:  Thu 22 Jan 2026 (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 £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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  14. Journaling: a taster
    Journaling: a taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 9 Feb 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Julie Garton
    This inspiring taster course led by an experienced journaler, encourages students to explore a range of techniques and prompts in order to find an approach to life writing that suits them.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  15. Writing horror
    Writing horror
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    Course start date:  Tue 17 Feb 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Niki Mackay
    Write to unsettle, in this six-week trip through the techniques of horror fiction, learning from classic horror authors and contemporary masters of the genre.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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