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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.

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 >

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.

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

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  1. Memoir writing: a taster
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    Course start date:  Mon 1 Dec 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 £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  2. Picture book writing: a taster
    Picture book writing: a taster
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    Course start date:  Mon 8 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew Weale
    Find out more about writing a picture book text in this practical and interactive, short taster session.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  3. Starting your novel: intensive
    Starting your novel: intensive
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    Course start date:  Mon 19 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sarah Leipciger
    Got a great idea for a novel? Jump start your project in this supportive, intensive course that covers craft basics such as character and plot. For fiction writers with some experience, and for those comfortable working at a fast pace.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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  4. Journaling: a taster
    Journaling: a taster
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    Course start date:  Mon 9 Feb 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Julie Garton
    This inspiring taster course 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.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  5. Writing comics and graphic novels
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    Course start date:  Mon 16 Feb 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Bobby Joseph
    Learn the skills to write comics on this introductory course. Discover the history and key features of the medium and create your own project.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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  6. Editing your children's novel
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Penny Joelson
    If you have a first draft of a novel for children or young adults that is ready for editing, this lively course will help you to get your manuscript into shape for submission to agents.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £100.00
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