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.
114 courses available
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.Online
Mon 19 Apr 2027Laura SilvermanFull fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00- Advanced autobiographical writingA supportive workshop for more experienced writers of autobiography who are ready to push their practice, explore new techniques and further develop their authorial voice.
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Tue 20 Apr 2027Nick BarlayFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £181.00 - Reading for writers: the short story (a fortnightly course)The best way to write good short stories is to read a lot of good ones first. Dive into the best of short fiction, explore point-of-view, character and pacing, and begin to apply the lessons learnt to your own writing in this fortnightly course.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
- Writing fantasy storiesBuild fantastical worlds, fill them with compelling characters and learn how to structure innovative plotlines in this perfect introduction for those with a passion for fantasy.
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Wed 21 Apr 2027Victoria M. AdamsFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £181.00 - Journal inspiration: creative approaches to writing about your lifeThis inspiring, six-week workshop, led by an experienced journaler, encourages students to explore a range of techniques and prompts in order to find an approach to life writing that suits them.
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Thu 22 Apr 2027Julie GartonFull fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Writing inspiration jamThis fun, inspiring day workshop explores the many sources of inspiration available to writers in their everyday lives.
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Sun 9 May 2027Claire CollisonFull fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Writing children's poetryIn this interactive workshop you will be exploring a range of poetic styles for the different age groups. There will be plenty of practical activities, and a chance to perform a poem in a final ‘slam’.
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Sat 22 May 2027Andrew WealeFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Investigative journalismGet to grips with the skills needed to make a start in investigative journalism.
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Sat 22 May 2027Allis MossFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Writing for video gamesLearn about the fundamentals of writing for video games, from interactive dialogue to environmental storytelling.
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Wed 2 Jun 2027Thomas McMullanFull fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - The poem as quest: writing narrative poetryFrom ballads to myths, learn the techniques and styles needed to write narrative poetry.
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Sat 5 Jun 2027Timothy FoxFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Writing eco-fiction
Are you a writer who's passionate about the environment? This one-day course will teach you how to weave environmental themes and positive climate solutions into your work, while writing entertaining, high-quality fiction.
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Sat 5 Jun 2027Laura BaggaleyFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - How to develop a sustainable writing practiceCreate a routine that will help your long-term ambitions as a writer.
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Sun 6 Jun 2027KR MoorheadFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Life writing: getting startedThis inspiring workshop encourages students to explore a range of techniques and approaches for writing about your own life.
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Mon 7 Jun 2027Alice RobbFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - How to write sex scenes in fictionLearn how to write compelling and convincing sex scenes in this short course suitable for those writing fiction.
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Sat 12 Jun 2027Liam KonemannFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - How to plot your children’s novel
You’re a writer with some experience and a great idea for a children’s novel, but plotting is the thing that lets you down. On this one-day interactive course you’ll explore ways of structuring your book, finding fresh ways to build your story.
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Sun 13 Jun 2027Sophie MckenzieFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
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