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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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  5. Debating: beginners (online)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 16 Feb 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Gavin Illsley
    Debating requires the ability to speak English persuasively in public and, crucially, to respond rapidly to other people’s objections to what you say. We will cover the theory and practice of debating, and you will progress quickly in areas of content, strategy and style. A great mental workout. This course will be taught online.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £97.00
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  9. How to write a non-fiction book proposal
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 1 Mar 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Nick Barlay
    Learn how to write a compelling non-fiction book proposal on this interactive and informative short course, which will demystify the essentials to give your project the best chance of success.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  10. Foraged and found materials for ceramics
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 1 Mar 2026

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Tana West
    For students who have attended our ceramics courses, this is an opportunity to return and glaze your bisquit fired work. Basic glazing techniques will be taught, with advice on which glazes to use.
    Full fee £549.00 Senior fee £439.00 Concession £357.00
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  11. Writing poetry from visual art
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    Course start date:  Sun 1 Mar 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Lawrence Bradby
    Art has inspired some of the world’s greatest poetry. This course will show you how to draw from visual art when writing your own poems.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  12. Creative writing for social media
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 1 Mar 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    In this course we will scroll through short-form creative writing approaches, and bring together words, images, found sounds, mixed-media, cut-up and other techniques to publish writing on social media. This course is open to both new and experienced writers.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  14. Artists eye painting projects: the green world
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 3 Mar 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Kate Hardy

    We will make paintings inspired by artists whose subject is nature, be guided by their choices of subject matter, and learn from their methods of paint application, colour mixing, and use of found media. Eye-opening projects to inspire painters at all levels of experience. This is a live on-line practical course.

    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  15. Digital skills for the workplace: creating newsletters, reports and tables with Word (intermediate)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 3 Mar 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Do tables in Word seem to move of their own accord? Do you need to produce newsletters for work or for volunteer groups but are frustrated by shifting text and images? Are you unsure how to maintain consistent formatting across a report? If so, then this is the course for you. On this course you will learn how to produce a newsletter, insert tables, and create simple reports while maintaining consistent formatting and ensuring the layout and presentation is effective and impacting. You will focus on how to produce attractive documents fit for purpose in an efficient and timely manner, vital skills both inside and outside work.



    This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here

    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £75.00
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