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Novels and short stories

Novels & Short Story Writing Courses Online & in London

Be inspired to write novels and short stories at the college where Andrea Levy, Malorie Blackman, Anna Burns, and other celebrated authors studied.

Explore character, structure and plot development on the journey to producing quality fiction. All kinds of narrative fiction, long and short, are supported on our wide range of courses. Whether you want to get your great idea down on paper or are already writing and redrafting, we have a course that will suit your level. All our writing courses are taught by practicing writers.

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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 >

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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.

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  1. Craft focus: how to edit your novel
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    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 31 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sarah Leipciger
    Once your story is on the page, the editing process begins. Where do you start and what skills do you need? This course guides learners through the editing of a story or manuscript, exploring approaches to making line edits, improving narrative structure and more.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £60.00
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  2. Craft focus: novel plotting workshop (advanced)
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    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 15 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rosie Chard
    Gain fresh insight into your novel's plot in this advanced course designed to help you find a structure that showcases the story you want to tell. Suitable for those with a novel in progress.







    Please note: sessions include a 1-hour break.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00
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  3. How to get published
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    Course start date:  Mon 21 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Neil Arksey
    So you've finished your manuscript. What's next? This short course provides guidance in submitting novels and non-fiction books to agents and publishers, and helps you to tailor your work to maximise its potential in the marketplace.
    Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £55.00
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  4. Craft focus: introduction to novel plotting
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    Course start date:  Sun 18 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Explore different approaches to novel plotting and learn how to plot your own novel successfully in this short course suitable for those who have begun writing a novel.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00
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