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.
118 courses available
Ways into creative writing: a gentle paceAre 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
- Writing the body in poetryExplore the relationship between poetry and the body, and learn to be bold and innovative in writing about your own bodily experiences, in this thought-provoking workshop.
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Sun 1 Nov 2026Alice FrecknallFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Writing magical realism
Learn how fantasy and reality can meet in this interactive workshop on writing magical realism.
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Sun 1 Nov 2026Lucy PopescuFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Introduction to journalismOn this course students will explore the basic skills a freelance journalist needs to write and sell news and features to newspapers and magazines. From developing ideas and identifying outlets to interview skills and approaching editors.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
- How to write a novelThis course deals with all aspects of novel writing technique and prose style. Ideal for fiction writers about to begin a novel or those with a novel at early draft stage.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £58.00
- Creative writing: getting startedGive creative writing a try on this fun and supportive short course. Ideal if you want to express yourself but need help in getting started. Guided exercises will encourage you to experiment and unlock your imagination.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
- Micro-memoir: a taster
A life is measured in moments as well as momentous occasions. This fun workshop coaches students in the art of micro-memoir. Can you write about an instant that changed you in 200 words or less?
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Writing for blogsGot a passion, a journey or an obsession to share? Blogging is the perfect medium through which to share your interests with the world. This taster course teaches the essential skills required to write blogposts that will resonate.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
- Writing women's experiences in poetryThis course will look at how contemporary women poets write about their experiences of womanhood. We'll discuss their strategies and you'll be encouraged to write poems, in a supportive environment, about what being a woman means to you.
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Sat 14 Nov 2026Sarah WestcottFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Writing the familyA thought-provoking workshop designed to tackle the challenges of writing about family life in creative non-fiction projects, and offer guidance on shaping personal stories into coherent, engaging narratives.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
- Create your first poetry collectionYou've written and workshopped your poetry, and now you're ready to create your first collection. But where do you begin with that process? This workshop offers instruction and advice on putting together your first poetry collection.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
- Submitting your poetry to magazinesThis short course is designed to guide students on submitting their poetry to magazines, journals and websites for publication.
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Wed 25 Nov 2026Timothy FoxFull fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Postgraduate academic writingExplore the building blocks and strategies for good academic writing at postgraduate level. Ideal for those studying or contemplating academic writing beyond undergraduate studies.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
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