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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. Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
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  3. Fact and Fantasy: English Houses in Fiction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 30 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Phyllis Richardson
    Why have so many British authors set stories in and around an important house? How does the structure, history and atmosphere of a great house affect plot and narrative? And where do authors derive their inspiration to build fictional houses that capture readers’ imaginations so fully? The novels on this course all focus on one finely imagined house and demonstrate the author’s own personal concerns of the time.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  4. Art in theory: What is creativity?
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 30 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    This critical studies course for developing artists and makers explores the concept of creativity and what it means to be an artist, drawing on a range of cultural theories and work by creative practitioners to help inspire and enhance creative and critical thinking.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  6. Spanish 2/3: Un viaje por la Patagonia argentina
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 1 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Analía Tolone
    Discover the beauty of the outstanding of Argentinian Patagonia, the region defined by its dramatic landscapes, jagged peaks, pristine rivers and incredible wildlife. In this workshop we will explore the three main districts (The Lake District, Atlantic and Southern Patagonia) and their historic aspects. We will also touch in the Welsh culture heritage that can be found in small towns such as Trelew.







    This will be an informative workshop done in Spanish. You should have an elementary level of the language



    (at least an A2 leve, i.e at least Spanish 2 upper).
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00
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  8. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  9. Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  10. Cradles of Civilisation: The Babylonians (with British Museum Visit)
    Course start date:  Mon 3 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Blended (learn both online and in-person)

    Tutors:  Hugo Cook
    Join us to to explore the history of the Babylonians, one of the most famous and influential civilisations of all time.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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  11. Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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  12. Hidden Histories of World War 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 3 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Maisa Edwards, Sunday Abraham Ogunode, Dafydd Townley, Ketan Varia
    Discover the lesser-known histories of World War One on this 6-week, co-taught course, from the role played by Africans to the declaration of war by Brazil and the significant role played by soldiers from the Indian subcontinent.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  13. French 4/5 : Cinq semaines, un livre:
    Course start date:  Mon 3 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Would you like to read a contemporary book in French? Join this class and delve into the world of a French author while simultaneously expanding your knowledge of vocabulary and appreciating a writing style.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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  14. Hindi beginners: short introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 3 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Roopam Aggarwal
    Learn the basics of this captivating language with an emphasis on practical use and the development of your listening and speaking skills. Suitable for complete beginners. Learn to speak Hindi and develop your listening and speaking skills in this communicative class which emphasises the practical use of the language. Suitable for complete beginners.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00
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  15. Global encounters: meet the Mongols
    Course start date:  Mon 3 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vanessa King
    At its height the Mongol empire stretched from the Sea of Japan to eastern Europe. We explore how the Mongols interacted with the nations they conquered.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
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