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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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  4. Ways into poetry: intensive
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 27 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Toby Campion, Sarah Westcott
    Are you just starting to write poetry? This shorter version of our introductory Ways into poetry course offers an opportunity to experiment with language and a variety of poetic devices. Discover the key elements of a poem in a friendly and interactive class.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  5. Gateway to maths GCSE
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 4 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Unlock your potential with our comprehensive "Gateway to GCSE Maths" course, designed to prepare you for the Maths GCSE exam in May 2026. This course offers:







    • In-Depth Lessons: Covering key topics and concepts needed for the exam.



    • Interactive Practice: Engage with a variety of exercises and past paper questions to build confidence and ability.



    • Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced tutors who provide clear explanations and personalized support.



    • Flipped Learning: Access materials online at your own pace on Google classroom and join your tutor for live sessions on a weekly basis.







    Join us and take the first step towards achieving your Maths GCSE goals with confidence and ease!



    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 £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £105.00
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  6. Designing textiles online
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 27 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    This intermediate course will improve your Adobe Photoshop pattern tiling skills while learning new basic vector drawing skills in Adobe illustrator. We will improve on creating narratives for print design using multiple motifs and storytelling. Not suitable for beginners. You will need your own access the Adobe Creative Suite on your Mac or PC before class.
    Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £214.00
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  7. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  8. Italian pronunciation
    Course start date:  Wed 28 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Evi Campetella
    This short course is geared towards helping you sound more like a native speaker of Italian. While Italian pronunciation may seem relatively simple, there are actually quite a few features that require focus and practice. This course will allow you to concentrate on the sounds of Italian - how to produce them when speaking and how to recognise them when listening.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  9. Linear algebra: introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 29 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Rich Cochrane
    Get to grips with the language of vectors and their transformations, which lie at the heart of machine learning, computer graphics, financial engineering and all other mathematical subjects.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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  10. Train the Trainer
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 25 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Trevor England
    'Train the Trainer' is a practical 2 day course designed to help you gain ideas for effective facilitation and managing groups. It is suitable if you are thinking of becoming a trainer and want to gain confidence in planning and facilitating the training, or if you are an experienced trainer and want to refresh your practice. You will leave with some tools and techniques that will ensure your training is engaging and productive for your learners. On day 2 you will have the opportunity to deliver a short micro-training or interactive presentation. You are required to attend both days of this course.
    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £129.00
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  12. Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £71.00
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  13. Introduction to Islam: historical emergence, current issues
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 31 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Farid Panjwani
    The course is about exploring Muslim history: What is Islam? Who is a Muslim? This course explores these questions through a study of the Quran, the Prophet and the socio-political and religious developments in the early history of Muslims. You may discover that there is more than meets the eye.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  14. Spanish 3: focus on listening
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 31 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Claudia Cerbino
    This skills-based course is for lower intermediate learners of Spanish and aims to train you on strategies you can apply to listen more effectively to spoken Spanish in a variety of different contexts. You will also look at elements of pronunciation to give you a better idea of how Spanish is spoken.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00
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  15. Mews, monuments and museums
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 1 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Marilyn Greene
    This circular walk explores the alleys lanes, squares and delightful mews houses and passes a disused tube station in the mainly in the Knightsbridge conservation area and contrasts with the grand museums, institutions and monuments built in South Kensington (Albertopolis) developed with profits of the Great Exhibition held in Hyde Park in 1851. Meets outside the main entrance to the V&A ends outside the Natural History Museum. Meets outside the main entrance to the V&A ends outside the Natural History Museum.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00
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