Want to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
This is a friendly and hands-on introduction to creative writing. You'll be encouraged to think in a creative way and to experiment with language in prose fiction, poetry and other forms of creative writing. You'll gain a greater understanding of the devices and techniques used by writers, and unlock your imagination as you begin to produce work of your own. This course is not designed for students wishing only to improve their grammar and punctuation skills.
Students say: It was a warm, encouraging and nurturing environment; I liked the vibe, the positive attitude, and the feedback from the tutor; There was variety - we did lots of exercises, feedback, and interesting stuff; The group was open, friendly and supportive; I liked meeting people with writing in common; I could feel my confidence growing.
What will we cover?
- Exploring different forms of creative writing through fun exercises: poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, playwriting, and screenwriting. - How to use figurative language in our writing, e.g. metaphor and simile - How to engage the senses in our writing - Writing prompts and games designed to stimulate creativity and unlock your imagination - Sharing our ideas and writing with sensitivity and confidence.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Produce original pieces of creative writing with confidence - Decide a clear personal goal for your writing - Identify your key writing strengths and challenges, and use this understanding to develop your writing skills - Identify different elements of craft in different forms of creative writing and demonstrate these in your own work (e.g. point of view, dialogue, imagery, character) - Demonstrate an understanding of at least two types of figurative writing in your work - Apply each of the six types of sensory imagery in your own writing - Analyse and discuss pieces of creative writing with confidence and sensitivity.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introductory course and no previous writing experience is required. You should be able to read and write fluently in English, and be enthusiastic about reading creative writing.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
- Interactive tutor presentation - Writing prompts, exercises, and fun games - Discussion and analysis of published creative writing - Supportive constructive feedback from your tutor and classmates
You will be given optional homework assignments. You will also be invited to share your ideas and your writing in class.
City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Please bring your own writing materials. You are welcome to bring a laptop or tablet to use for in-class writing exercises if it will help you.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit offers a fantastic range of creative writing courses covering all genres and levels of ability. If you would like to continue building your confidence you are welcome to repeat Ways into creative writing, though we recommend you do so with a different tutor so as to experience a new approach. You can also progress to an intermediate level course such as Developing your creative writing where you'll continue to experiment with a range of forms. Or you can take a course in a particular form, including novel and short story writing, screenwriting, playwriting, and creative non-fiction. Click here to browse our full range of creative writing courses.
All students are invited to join us at Late Lines, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to Between the Lines, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on Facebook and Bluesky.
Sarah Leipciger’s most recent novel, Moon Road, was published with Doubleday UK and Penguin Canada in 2024 and has been optioned for film. Her debut novel, The Mountain Can Wait, was published in 2015, and her second novel, Coming Up for Air, followed in 2020; it was longlisted for the Historical Writers Association Crown Award and has been adapted for stage with the Leipzig Opera House, to be premiered in spring 2026. She has had short stories shortlisted for the Bridport Prize, the Fish Prize and the Asham Award, and is a past winner of THIS Magazine’s Great Canadian Literary Hunt. She has also written non-fiction for The Guardian and The Toronto Star. Sarah has facilitated writing workshops across the country, including at literature festivals and men's prisons in London. She is an Associate Lecturer with the Creative Writing Department at Birbeck University, and Guest Tutor at Goldsmiths University.
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Paul Laffan is the author of The Fabricated Christ: Confronting What We Know about Jesus and the Gospels (Fortress, 2019) and Is He Out There? Debating the God Delusion (Sussex Academic, 2023). He has written several novels and ghosted several works of autobiography. He holds a BA in English Literature from Oxford and an MA in Creative Writing and a PhD in English from Florida State University in America. He taught writing and literature for six years at Florida State, and has also taught at Birkbeck, Morley College, the Mary Ward Centre and Lambeth College.
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Nicole Acquah is a playwright, dramaturg and a performer/devisor. . She has taught Playwriting at Royal Holloway University, and is a resident playwright and visiting lecturer at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Nicole's semi-autobiographical show For a Black Girl had successful runs at VAULT Festival and Camden People’s Theatre, and was later commissioned by The Curve, Slough. In 2019, she was seed commissioned by Nouveau Riche Theatre Company, to write a new show called Caste-ing which was developed by and performed at The Barbican. She has been commissioned by RCSSD to write several plays for MA Advanced Theatre Practice, including infomania (also selected for The Miniaturist’s new writing night) and Ophelia (workshopped and directed by Ayse Tashkiran). She holds a BA in Drama and Creative Writing, and an MA in Advanced Theatre Practice. Nicole runs theatre company Acquah&Co, focusing upon championing and celebrating Black British voices.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.Please bring your own writing materials. You are welcome to bring a laptop or tablet to use for in-class writing exercises if it will help you.<p>City Lit offers a fantastic range of creative writing courses covering all genres and levels of ability. If you would like to continue building your confidence you are welcome to repeat Ways into creative writing, though we recommend you do so with a different tutor so as to experience a new approach. You can also progress to an intermediate level course such as Developing your creative writing where you'll continue to experiment with a range of forms. Or you can take a course in a particular form, including novel and short story writing, screenwriting, playwriting, and creative non-fiction. <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writing">Click here to browse our full range of creative writing courses.</a><br/><br/>All students are invited to join us at <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines">Late Lines</a>, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/betweenthelines">Between the Lines</a>, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citylitcreativewriting">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/citylitwriting.bsky.social">Bluesky</a>.</p>Introductory and general creative writing coursesIntroductory and general creative writing coursesvirtual2532001Ways into creative writing249249https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/w/a/ways_into_creative_writing_1_18_209.jpgInStockEveningWedKeeley StreetAvailable courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-04-22T00:00:00+00:00BeginnersApr 2026WritingHW014249249Ways into creative writing249125249Nicole Acquahways-into-creative-writing/hw014-2526Want to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.0000-Available|2026-04-22 00:00:00This is a friendly and hands-on introduction to creative writing. You'll be encouraged to think in a creative way and to experiment with language in prose fiction, poetry and other forms of creative writing. You'll gain a greater understanding of the devices and techniques used by writers, and unlock your imagination as you begin to produce work of your own. This course is not designed for students wishing only to improve their grammar and punctuation skills.<br/><br/><b>Students say:</b> It was a warm, encouraging and nurturing environment; I liked the vibe, the positive attitude, and the feedback from the tutor; There was variety - we did lots of exercises, feedback, and interesting stuff; The group was open, friendly and supportive; I liked meeting people with writing in common; I could feel my confidence growing.Want to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.- Exploring different forms of creative writing through fun exercises: poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, playwriting, and screenwriting.<br/>- How to use figurative language in our writing, e.g. metaphor and simile<br/>- How to engage the senses in our writing<br/>- Writing prompts and games designed to stimulate creativity and unlock your imagination<br/>- Sharing our ideas and writing with sensitivity and confidence.- Produce original pieces of creative writing with confidence<br/>- Decide a clear personal goal for your writing<br/>- Identify your key writing strengths and challenges, and use this understanding to develop your writing skills<br/>- Identify different elements of craft in different forms of creative writing and demonstrate these in your own work (e.g. point of view, dialogue, imagery, character)<br/>- Demonstrate an understanding of at least two types of figurative writing in your work<br/>- Apply each of the six types of sensory imagery in your own writing<br/>- Analyse and discuss pieces of creative writing with confidence and sensitivity.This is an introductory course and no previous writing experience is required. You should be able to read and write fluently in English, and be enthusiastic about reading creative writing.- Interactive tutor presentation<br/>- Writing prompts, exercises, and fun games<br/>- Discussion and analysis of published creative writing<br/>- Supportive constructive feedback from your tutor and classmates<br/><br/>You will be given optional homework assignments. You will also be invited to share your ideas and your writing in class. <br />
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City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.Please bring your own writing materials. You are welcome to bring a laptop or tablet to use for in-class writing exercises if it will help you.<p>City Lit offers a fantastic range of creative writing courses covering all genres and levels of ability. If you would like to continue building your confidence you are welcome to repeat Ways into creative writing, though we recommend you do so with a different tutor so as to experience a new approach. You can also progress to an intermediate level course such as Developing your creative writing where you'll continue to experiment with a range of forms. Or you can take a course in a particular form, including novel and short story writing, screenwriting, playwriting, and creative non-fiction. <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writing">Click here to browse our full range of creative writing courses.</a><br/><br/>All students are invited to join us at <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines">Late Lines</a>, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/betweenthelines">Between the Lines</a>, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citylitcreativewriting">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/citylitwriting.bsky.social">Bluesky</a>.</p>Introductory and general creative writing coursesIntroductory and general creative writing coursesvirtual2532004Ways into creative writing249249https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/w/a/ways_into_creative_writing_1_18_207.jpgInStockEveningMonKeeley StreetAvailable courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-04-20T00:00:00+00:00BeginnersApr 2026WritingHW015249249Ways into creative writing249125249Sarah Leipcigerways-into-creative-writing/hw015-2526Want to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.0000-Available|2026-04-20 00:00:00This is a friendly and hands-on introduction to creative writing. You'll be encouraged to think in a creative way and to experiment with language in prose fiction, poetry and other forms of creative writing. You'll gain a greater understanding of the devices and techniques used by writers, and unlock your imagination as you begin to produce work of your own. This course is not designed for students wishing only to improve their grammar and punctuation skills.<br/><br/><b>Students say:</b> It was a warm, encouraging and nurturing environment; I liked the vibe, the positive attitude, and the feedback from the tutor; There was variety - we did lots of exercises, feedback, and interesting stuff; The group was open, friendly and supportive; I liked meeting people with writing in common; I could feel my confidence growing.Want to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.- Exploring different forms of creative writing through fun exercises: poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, playwriting, and screenwriting.<br/>- How to use figurative language in our writing, e.g. metaphor and simile<br/>- How to engage the senses in our writing<br/>- Writing prompts and games designed to stimulate creativity and unlock your imagination<br/>- Sharing our ideas and writing with sensitivity and confidence.- Produce original pieces of creative writing with confidence<br/>- Decide a clear personal goal for your writing<br/>- Identify your key writing strengths and challenges, and use this understanding to develop your writing skills<br/>- Identify different elements of craft in different forms of creative writing and demonstrate these in your own work (e.g. point of view, dialogue, imagery, character)<br/>- Demonstrate an understanding of at least two types of figurative writing in your work<br/>- Apply each of the six types of sensory imagery in your own writing<br/>- Analyse and discuss pieces of creative writing with confidence and sensitivity.This is an introductory course and no previous writing experience is required. You should be able to read and write fluently in English, and be enthusiastic about reading creative writing.- Interactive tutor presentation<br/>- Writing prompts, exercises, and fun games<br/>- Discussion and analysis of published creative writing<br/>- Supportive constructive feedback from your tutor and classmates<br/><br/>You will be given optional homework assignments. You will also be invited to share your ideas and your writing in class. <br />
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City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.Please bring your own writing materials. You are welcome to bring a laptop or tablet to use for in-class writing exercises if it will help you.<p>City Lit offers a fantastic range of creative writing courses covering all genres and levels of ability. If you would like to continue building your confidence you are welcome to repeat Ways into creative writing, though we recommend you do so with a different tutor so as to experience a new approach. You can also progress to an intermediate level course such as Developing your creative writing where you'll continue to experiment with a range of forms. Or you can take a course in a particular form, including novel and short story writing, screenwriting, playwriting, and creative non-fiction. <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writing">Click here to browse our full range of creative writing courses.</a><br/><br/>All students are invited to join us at <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines">Late Lines</a>, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/betweenthelines">Between the Lines</a>, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citylitcreativewriting">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/citylitwriting.bsky.social">Bluesky</a>.</p>Introductory and general creative writing coursesIntroductory and general creative writing coursesvirtual2532010Ways into creative writing249249https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/w/a/ways_into_creative_writing_1_18_208.jpgInStockEveningTueKeeley StreetAvailable courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-04-21T00:00:00+00:00BeginnersApr 2026WritingHW251249249Ways into creative writing249125249Paul Laffanways-into-creative-writing/hw251-2526Want to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.0000-Available|2026-04-21 00:00:00This is a friendly and hands-on introduction to creative writing. You'll be encouraged to think in a creative way and to experiment with language in prose fiction, poetry and other forms of creative writing. You'll gain a greater understanding of the devices and techniques used by writers, and unlock your imagination as you begin to produce work of your own. This course is not designed for students wishing only to improve their grammar and punctuation skills.<br/><br/><b>Students say:</b> It was a warm, encouraging and nurturing environment; I liked the vibe, the positive attitude, and the feedback from the tutor; There was variety - we did lots of exercises, feedback, and interesting stuff; The group was open, friendly and supportive; I liked meeting people with writing in common; I could feel my confidence growing.Want to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.- Exploring different forms of creative writing through fun exercises: poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, playwriting, and screenwriting.<br/>- How to use figurative language in our writing, e.g. metaphor and simile<br/>- How to engage the senses in our writing<br/>- Writing prompts and games designed to stimulate creativity and unlock your imagination<br/>- Sharing our ideas and writing with sensitivity and confidence.- Produce original pieces of creative writing with confidence<br/>- Decide a clear personal goal for your writing<br/>- Identify your key writing strengths and challenges, and use this understanding to develop your writing skills<br/>- Identify different elements of craft in different forms of creative writing and demonstrate these in your own work (e.g. point of view, dialogue, imagery, character)<br/>- Demonstrate an understanding of at least two types of figurative writing in your work<br/>- Apply each of the six types of sensory imagery in your own writing<br/>- Analyse and discuss pieces of creative writing with confidence and sensitivity.This is an introductory course and no previous writing experience is required. You should be able to read and write fluently in English, and be enthusiastic about reading creative writing.- Interactive tutor presentation<br/>- Writing prompts, exercises, and fun games<br/>- Discussion and analysis of published creative writing<br/>- Supportive constructive feedback from your tutor and classmates<br/><br/>You will be given optional homework assignments. You will also be invited to share your ideas and your writing in class. <br />
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City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.Please bring your own writing materials. You are welcome to bring a laptop or tablet to use for in-class writing exercises if it will help you.<p>City Lit offers a fantastic range of creative writing courses covering all genres and levels of ability. If you would like to continue building your confidence you are welcome to repeat Ways into creative writing, though we recommend you do so with a different tutor so as to experience a new approach. You can also progress to an intermediate level course such as Developing your creative writing where you'll continue to experiment with a range of forms. Or you can take a course in a particular form, including novel and short story writing, screenwriting, playwriting, and creative non-fiction. <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writing">Click here to browse our full range of creative writing courses.</a><br/><br/>All students are invited to join us at <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines">Late Lines</a>, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/betweenthelines">Between the Lines</a>, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citylitcreativewriting">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/citylitwriting.bsky.social">Bluesky</a>.</p>Introductory and general creative writing coursesIntroductory and general creative writing coursesvirtual249249125HW011,HW014,HW015,HW251NONEMon,Wed,Tue20/04/26 - 13/07/2610:15 - 12:1510:1512:1511 sessions (over 13 weeks)1111 weeks or longerWeekdayKSKeeley StreetSarah Leipciger,Nicole Acquah,Paul LaffanBeginnersAvailable courses2026-04-20T00:00:00+00:00,2026-04-22T00:00:00+00:00,2026-04-21T00:00:00+00:00Daytime,EveningApr 2026Writing249249Ways into creative writingways-into-creative-writing/hw011-2526,ways-into-creative-writing/hw014-2526,ways-into-creative-writing/hw015-2526,ways-into-creative-writing/hw251-2526Want to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.0000-Available|2026-04-20 00:00:00This is a friendly and hands-on introduction to creative writing. You'll be encouraged to think in a creative way and to experiment with language in prose fiction, poetry and other forms of creative writing. You'll gain a greater understanding of the devices and techniques used by writers, and unlock your imagination as you begin to produce work of your own. This course is not designed for students wishing only to improve their grammar and punctuation skills.<br/><br/><b>Students say:</b> It was a warm, encouraging and nurturing environment; I liked the vibe, the positive attitude, and the feedback from the tutor; There was variety - we did lots of exercises, feedback, and interesting stuff; The group was open, friendly and supportive; I liked meeting people with writing in common; I could feel my confidence growing.Want to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.- Exploring different forms of creative writing through fun exercises: poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, playwriting, and screenwriting.<br/>- How to use figurative language in our writing, e.g. metaphor and simile<br/>- How to engage the senses in our writing<br/>- Writing prompts and games designed to stimulate creativity and unlock your imagination<br/>- Sharing our ideas and writing with sensitivity and confidence.- Produce original pieces of creative writing with confidence<br/>- Decide a clear personal goal for your writing<br/>- Identify your key writing strengths and challenges, and use this understanding to develop your writing skills<br/>- Identify different elements of craft in different forms of creative writing and demonstrate these in your own work (e.g. point of view, dialogue, imagery, character)<br/>- Demonstrate an understanding of at least two types of figurative writing in your work<br/>- Apply each of the six types of sensory imagery in your own writing<br/>- Analyse and discuss pieces of creative writing with confidence and sensitivity.This is an introductory course and no previous writing experience is required. You should be able to read and write fluently in English, and be enthusiastic about reading creative writing.- Interactive tutor presentation<br/>- Writing prompts, exercises, and fun games<br/>- Discussion and analysis of published creative writing<br/>- Supportive constructive feedback from your tutor and classmates<br/><br/>You will be given optional homework assignments. You will also be invited to share your ideas and your writing in class. <br />
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City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.Please bring your own writing materials. You are welcome to bring a laptop or tablet to use for in-class writing exercises if it will help you.<p>City Lit offers a fantastic range of creative writing courses covering all genres and levels of ability. If you would like to continue building your confidence you are welcome to repeat Ways into creative writing, though we recommend you do so with a different tutor so as to experience a new approach. You can also progress to an intermediate level course such as Developing your creative writing where you'll continue to experiment with a range of forms. Or you can take a course in a particular form, including novel and short story writing, screenwriting, playwriting, and creative non-fiction. <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writing">Click here to browse our full range of creative writing courses.</a><br/><br/>All students are invited to join us at <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines">Late Lines</a>, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/betweenthelines">Between the Lines</a>, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citylitcreativewriting">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/citylitwriting.bsky.social">Bluesky</a>.</p>Introductory and general creative writing coursesIntroductory and general creative writing coursesconfigurable
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