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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.

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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.

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  1. The art of writing the personal essay
    Hand writing in notebook
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 1 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Yvonne Singh
    Follow in the footsteps of Dorothy Parker, George Orwell and Zadie Smith with this taster course on the personal essay, a continuously thriving genre of autobiographical writing.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  2. Writing poetry: getting started
    Blank sheet of paper, pen, coffee cup
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 12 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Billie Manning
    This short, fun workshop is the perfect starting point for students who are writing for the first time or new to the poetry path. Join us for thought-provoking writing exercises and poetry theory for beginners.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  3. Life writing: getting started
    Open notebook
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 16 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Alice Robb
    This inspiring workshop encourages students to explore a range of techniques and approaches for writing about your own life.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  4. Writing science fiction
    Image of the sun rising beyond a planet
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 17 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  KR Moorhead
    Learn how to build futuristic worlds and set them to explore thought-provoking concepts in this course on writing science fiction.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  5. Writing the family
    Open diary with photographs and flowers
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 5 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Nick Barlay
    A 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 £40.00
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  6. Writing flash fiction: getting started
    Outstretched hand holding a glass ball
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 3 Aug 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Lucy Popescu
    A sideways glance: succinct, powerful. This short workshop on the essential components of flash fiction will teach you to tell a complete story in very few words.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  7. Screenwriting for feature film
    Screenwriting for feature film
    Course start date:  Tue 5 Aug 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sharmila Chauhan
    Have you ever wondered what goes into writing a screenplay? How is it different from theatre, radio or prose? Learn the basics of the craft and develop a script of your own in this creative and analytical workshop.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  8. How to write a memoir
    Close-up of a man sitting at a desk and writing
    Course start date:  Wed 6 Aug 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Julie Garton
    Do you have a personal story to tell that will move, delight, stir and inform readers? This short course guides students in planning and crafting a memoir.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £45.00
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  9. Micropoetry: small poems, big ideas
    Open book and magnifying glass
    Course start date:  Fri 8 Aug 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Suzannah V. Evans
    Explore the emerging art form of micropoetry in this fun but informative day workshop. Compose your own poetry and learn how to make every word on the page count.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  10. Writing haiku poetry
    Japnese painting of a village with a mountain in the background
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 9 Aug 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Pearl May
    Learn how to write haikus that resonate, move and entertain on this fun day workshop.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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