Online Writing for Stage and Screen Courses
Bring your stories to life on stage or screen with City Lit’s online writing courses. Whether you’re interested in playwriting, screenwriting or writing for TV, our expert-led courses will help you develop the skills and structure needed to write compelling scripts from home.
Explore the key elements of dramatic writing — from character and dialogue to pacing, tension and visual storytelling. With live online sessions, peer discussion and personalised tutor feedback, you’ll learn how to shape your ideas into scripts that connect with audiences.
Our online courses are suitable for all levels, whether you're writing your first scene or developing a larger project. You’ll work in a supportive, creative environment that gives you space to experiment, gain confidence, and refine your craft.
Explore our online writing for stage and screen courses today and start telling stories made to be seen and heard.
- Ways into playwriting
Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nicole AcquahExplore the fundamental techniques of writing for the stage in this introductory course. Get to grips with dialogue, character, story and structure, and start work on your own play.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00 - Comedy sketch writing Course start date: Sat 15 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kate SmurthwaiteDiscover the art of creating a great comedy sketch. Study the brilliance of classic sketches and learn how to deploy their techniques in your own work.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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