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. ESOL: Develop your speaking and listening skills (entry 3-level 1)
    Course start date:  Wed 7 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Are you tired of asking people to repeat themselves? Do you nod and smile when you don't understand? Do you wish you could understand the TV better or follow phone conversations more easily? Good listening skills are essential to your English language development and students often never learn specific listening techniques. These skills will help your speaking and conversation skills. This course will help you identify the words and focus on the meaning instead of hearing a stream of meaningless sounds.. You will be able to relax when you are having conversations and enjoy films without subtitles!



    You need to do a pre-course assessment. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 8078 0489 for a face-to-face assessment or click the Start Assessment button on this page. Log on with your email address (not name).



    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 £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £65.00
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  2. Creative coding with SWARM intelligence
    Course start date:  Fri 8 May 2026

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

    Bridge art and algorithm! Dive into swarm intelligence, using Python to translate nature's collective genius into mesmerizing generative visuals and interactive systems. Ideal for artists embracing algorithms and developers seeking creative frontiers.

    Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00
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  3. Full fee £529.00 Senior fee £423.00 Concession £344.00
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  4. Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  5. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  6. Collagraph printmaking weekend
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 23 May 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rosey Prince
    Make and print a collagraph exploiting texture and colour using readily available and simple materials with a low environmental impact. The handmade matrix is deceptively simple to construct, the printed results often richer and more detailed than expected when run through the press. All welcome.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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  7. Business administration: using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access in the office (intermediate-level 2)
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 31 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

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

    Do you want to learn the digital skills needed for office and administration work? On this course, you will focus on completing the keys tasks required to be a business administrator. You will learn how to produce high quality and well-presented documents such as minutes, formal letters and flyers using Word. You will develop your skills in producing presentations with PowerPoint that are visually appealing, modern and effective. You will also work in depth on how to use Excel and Access for data handling, processing and analysing, including how to enter and edit data, arrange and present it effectively, make calculations and highlights data trends.



    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 £389.00 Senior fee £272.00 Concession £195.00
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  8. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  9. Bookbinding weekend: endband extravaganza
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Jun 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Kathy Abbott
    A weekend packed full of endbands for bookbinding enthusiasts. Learn a little about the history and different styles of endband and try out some for yourself. There will be demonstrations of a range of endbands including multi-coloured, Islamic and ‘Manhattan’ style. Suitable for those with bookbinding experience.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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  10. Drawing for jewellers
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Jun 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Louise Seijen Ten Hoorn
    Are you a jewellery maker who wants to become more confident in drawing? Join us on this two-session long evening class and learn how to sketch jewellery. Draw designs from different angles and add colour, shading and highlights. Learn to make a simple plan drawing (technical drawing), showing your design from the top, front and side view.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  11. Creative arts for bookbinding II: leather dyeing techniques
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 13 Jun 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sue Doggett
    Spend a day experimenting with leather dye and dyeing techniques. You will be introduced to methods of applying dye and a range of creative techniques such as resist, crackle and speckling, to use on bookbinding and other leather projects. Suitable for beginners.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  12. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £229.00
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  13. Pet illustration
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 20 Jun 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sophie Wolfson
    Explore techniques to create an impressive illustration of your pet.

    Over two days you will explore a range of image-making techniques from drawing and painting to digital image manipulation and collage. At the end of the weekend you will take home a finished and unique illustration of your favourite pet.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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  14. Wood lithography: mokulito workshop
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Jun 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rolina Elsje Blok
    Mokulito printmaking, or wood lithography, uses plywood as a printing matrix to draw on with inks, sharpies and lithographic crayons and create images that will print as small editions.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  15. Character design
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Jun 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ciara Flood

    This course will explore the creation of characters within picture books and illustrated fiction.

    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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