Online Writing Courses
Bring your stories to life from wherever you are with City Lit’s online writing courses. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, explore new genres, or develop a writing routine that works for you, our flexible online courses are designed to fit around your schedule and support your creative growth.
Led by professional writers and experienced tutors, our online courses cover everything from fiction and poetry to memoir, screenwriting, and more. With live interactive sessions, group discussion, and personalised feedback, you’ll get the same high-quality guidance and encouragement as you would in the classroom — all from the comfort of your own home.
Perfect for all levels, our online writing courses create a welcoming and collaborative environment where you can connect with fellow writers, experiment with new ideas, and build your confidence. Whether you’re starting your first story or editing your fifth, there’s a course to help you take the next step.
Explore our online writing courses today and discover the freedom to write, wherever you are.
117 courses available
A taste of creative writingGive creative writing a try in this fun and supportive one-off taster session. Ideal if you want to unlock your imagination and express yourself, but need a bit of encouragement to get started.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00- Writing about foodLove food and want to write about it? Whether you’re keen to review dishes, interview chefs or write about sustainable eating, now is your chance. This course will cover writing for established publications as well as personal blogs.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
- Autobiography into fiction: getting startedLearn how to turn real-life experiences into gripping fiction in this fun short course for fiction writing beginners and experienced writers. Develop your writing skills and explore techniques for transforming personal stories into strong narratives.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
- Picture book writing: advancedWould you like to workshop, edit and polish your picture book texts for young children? This course is designed for advanced picture book writers wishing to hone and improve their own stories.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
- Short story writing: intensiveA fast-paced introduction to the art of writing short stories. In this 6-week course you will receive technical advice, creative exercises to generate ideas, and feedback to develop your writing skills.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
- Craft focus: how to edit your non-fictionOnce your manuscript 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 non-fiction manuscript, exploring approaches to making line edits, improving structure and more.
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Sat 17 Oct 2026Andrew KenrickFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Writing for children: getting startedDevelop your ideas for children's stories in a practical interactive session. Topics will include plot, characterisation and viewpoint, and how to approach the children's publishing industry today.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
- Writing creative non-fiction: intensive
This shorter version of our introductory creative non-fiction course explores the core elements of creative non-fiction across genres such as travel writing, the personal essay and life writing.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Writing reviewsLearn to write compelling and insightful reviews for films, books and stage performances. Develop your critical skills and ability to write in a succinct style.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
- Picture book writingWould you like to write a picture book text for young children? This course is designed for children's writers and for illustrators wishing to write their own stories; a starter course to develop both your ideas and your technique.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
- Ways into poetry: a gentle paceAre you brand new to writing poetry? Do you want to build your confidence in a supportive environment alongside other beginners in the craft? This gentle short course guides students taking their first steps on the path to becoming a poet.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
- Freelance journalism workshop
Workshop your pitches and features on this practical course for freelance journalists and bloggers. You'll learn to carry out research and interview people, as well as hone your pitches and stories.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Ways into creative writing: a gentle pace
Are you brand new to creative writing? Do you want to build your confidence in a supportive environment alongside other beginners? This gentle short course guides students taking their first steps on the path to becoming a creative writer.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Writing and rewriting fairytalesOnce upon a time there was a City Lit workshop all about writing fairytales. The quest: to inspire writers to pen stories of love, fear, forests, revenge, dragons, witches, kings, queens, frogs and magic.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
- Writing romanceIt is a truth universally acknowledged that a writer in possession of a single pen can compose an unforgettable romance novel. This six-week course will guide students through the plotting of modern romance stories.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
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