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Writing

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. Generative AI: a short introduction
    Hands working at a laptop. Graphic rendering of icons representing education and AI floating in mid air
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  Kate Scott
    This is a short introduction to Generative AI for non-technical beginners who want to find out what all the fuss is about over ChatGPT, DALL-E and Stable Diffusion.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  2. Ways into creative writing: intensive
    Young woman, a university student, studying online
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 28 May 2025 (and 9 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Lucy Popescu
    Not sure whether creative writing is for you? Give it a try on one of these fun and supportive short courses covering the basics of fiction and poetry. Increase your confidence and produce work through guided exercises and discussion.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  3. Podcasting: introduction
    Two happy young women are sitting in a podcast studio and live-streaming their discussion. They are wearing headphones and talking into microphones.
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Fri 13 Jun 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Monteith
    Do you want to create your own podcast? This is your chance to develop your ideas into a podcast which you will produce in this course.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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  4. Music history bookclub: My Tango with Barbara Strozzi
    Course start date:  Fri 1 Aug 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Edward Breen
    The music history book club meets towards the end of each term to discuss novels and biographies with musical themes and references relevant to the music history programme.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  5. Micropoetry: small poems, big ideas
    Open book and magnifying glass
    Course start date:  Fri 8 Aug 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Suzannah V. Evans
    Explore the emerging art form of micropoetry in this fun but informative day workshop. Compose your own poetry and learn how to make every word on the page count.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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