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16 Best Creative Writing Classes in London

Showing 16 courses that match your search.

Novel Writing

City Academy

The course focuses on action and character development, regular discussions on story structure, and personalized support tailored to individual needs. Participants bring extracts of their writing for feedback from peers and tutors.

Website: https://www.city-academy.com/writing-courses

Categories: Book and Fiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£450.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Length: 6 weeks (1 session per week)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: For the first session, you must have an idea or the start of a novel.

Freelance and Sports Writing

The London School of Journalism

The course includes 15 lessons and 35 exercises, focusing on freelance writing skills and sports journalism. It offers optional video tutorials with experienced journalists. Students learn to create business opportunities and understand sports writing within the newspaper industry.

Website: https://www.lsj.org/courses/

Categories: Sports and Freelance

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£425.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced over 12-15 months

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Novel Writing

The London School of Journalism

This course helps aspiring novelists develop narrative skills, character creation, and improve story structure. It includes direct mentorship from experienced novelists, allowing continuation of work after course completion with optional extensions for additional chapters.

Website: https://www.lsj.org/courses/

Categories: Book and Fiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£395.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced (est. 9 to 15 months)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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Short Story Writing

The London School of Journalism

The course includes 14 lessons and 26 exercises, focusing on crucial aspects of short story writing such as characterisation, plot development, dialogue, and style. Students receive personal mentorship from experienced novelists.

Website: https://www.lsj.org/courses/

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£395.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced (est. 9 to 15 months)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Writing Poetry

The London School of Journalism

The course gives you an opportunity to work with experienced tutors, receive a certificate upon completion, and gain confidence in poetry writing.

Website: https://www.lsj.org/courses/

Categories: Poetry

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£310.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced over 9 to 12 months

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Professional Copywriting

Transmedia

The course covers understanding your audience, creating corporate identity, writing effective headlines and taglines, connecting words and visuals, and writing for various media. It includes unlimited support post-course and a certificate of completion.

Website: https://www.transmedia.co.uk/

Categories: Copywriting and Freelance

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£395.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Length: 1 day

Class size: 6

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Creative Writing

City Academy

This course explores various writing techniques to develop individual voice, focusing on both fiction and non-fiction. It includes practical exercises, writing prompts, group work, and feedback sessions.

Website: https://www.city-academy.com/

Categories: Fiction, Essay, Nonfiction, and Book

Start date:

August, 2024

Price:

£350.00

Based in London

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 weekly classes lasting 2.5 hours each.

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: Fluency in English is essential for this course.

Writing for Children

The London School of Journalism

The course consists of 10 lessons and 17 exercises that guide students through writing for different children's genres, including picture books, teenage fiction, and non-fiction. A certificate is awarded upon completion, and students can work at their own pace with guidance from experienced tutors.

Website: https://www.lsj.org/courses/

Categories: Kids and Fiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£335.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Length: Average duration: 9-12 months; 10 lessons.

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Poetry Writing

City Academy

The course develops poetic voice through practical exercises on tone, rhythm, and meter. It includes analysis of works from renowned poets and encourages sharing and feedback among participants.

Website: https://www.city-academy.com/

Categories: Poetry

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£129.00

Based in London

Level: Beginner

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: Fluency in English is essential for this course.

One-day Travel Writing Workshop

Travel Writing Workshop

This course offers in-person and online participation, practical sessions on writing publishable features, unlimited post-workshop coaching and feedback, interactive learning through Zoom for online participants.

Website: https://www.travelwritingworkshop.co.uk/

Categories: Travel

Start date:

September, 2024

Price:

£95.00

Based in London

Level: Beginner

Length: 1 full day (approx. 6 hours)

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Business Writing Course

City Academy

This course focuses on enhancing business writing skills including clarity, conciseness, and engagement. Participants will learn to understand their audience, proofread effectively, and write for emails, reports, and social media.

Website: https://www.city-academy.com/

Categories: Business

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£250.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: Fluency in English is essential

Writing for Children

City Academy

This course explores successful children's books and includes writing exercises for character development and plot creation. Students will analyze popular narratives and learn to blend words and pictures effectively.

Website: https://www.city-academy.com/

Categories: Kids and Fiction

Start date:

September, 2024

Price:

£350.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Length: 6 weeks

Class size: Limited

So you’re looking for creative writing classes in London

Virginia Woolf, Zadie Smith, Will Self—London is the birthplace of some of the greatest authors in the past few centuries. And that’s not even to count the way it’s transcended immortality in the literary landscape, inspiring classics from Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist to Helen Fieldings’ Bridget Jones Diary. So what better city than London to take creative writing classes?

This directory of the best writing courses in London is meant to help you locate the right one for yourself.  We’ve included filters for price and genre so that you can quickly sort through the writing classes. And before you commit to any one writing class, consider the following questions:

  • Who is the instructor?
  • What is the price of the writing course?
  • How far away is the writing course in London? Is there a remote alternative?
  • How long could the course last?

Got any questions about finding the right writing class in London for you? Feel free to reach out to us at service@reedsy.com. Good luck!

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