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Writing

Writing Courses & Workshops

Unlock your creativity and develop your writing skills with City Lit’s comprehensive range of writing courses. Whether you’re interested in creative writing, fiction, poetry, or journalism, our expert-led courses cater to all levels, from beginners to advanced writers.

At City Lit, we offer a supportive and inspiring environment where you can enhance your writing and gain confidence. Our courses are designed to help you find your voice, sharpen your writing skills, and take your work to the next level. Whether you're writing short stories, poetry, or working on a novel, you'll receive expert guidance and feedback from experienced tutors.

Learn from Published Authors 

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.

Unheard Voices Scholarship

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 >

Flexible Learning—In-Person or Online

Join us at our vibrant Covent Garden campus, an inspiring hub designed to support your learning with modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. Explore our facilities.

Prefer the flexibility of online study? Our live, interactive online courses bring expert teaching straight to you, wherever you are.

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.

See what it's like be part a City Lit online creative writing course.

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  1. Writing flash fiction: getting started
    Small open blue notebook and pen
    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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  2. Screenwriting for feature film
    An empty cinema auditorium
    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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  3. How to write a memoir
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    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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  4. Micropoetry: small poems, big ideas
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    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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  5. Writing haiku poetry
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    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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 Why Choose City Lit for Your Writing Course?


Expert Tutors: Our tutors are experienced writers and industry professionals who provide valuable feedback to help you improve your craft.


Flexible Learning:  We offer online and in-person courses to fit your schedule, whether you're at home or in London.


Diverse Range of Writing Styles: From fiction and poetry to journalism and scriptwriting, our courses cover a broad spectrum of writing styles and techniques.


Supportive Community: Join a vibrant and creative community of writers, share your work, and grow together.


Creative Growth: Whether you’re working on personal projects or looking to improve your writing for professional goals, we nurture your creativity every step of the way.