Introductory & General Creative Writing Courses in London
Give creative writing a try on our fun and supportive range of beginners' courses. Guided exercises will encourage you to experiment with a range of forms and unlock your imagination. Weekday, evening and weekend time slots are available, so you're sure to find something that fits your schedule. All our creative writing tutors are published authors.
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Approaching an agent
Course Date: Sat 25 May 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis one-day workshop, designed for authors who have finished their manuscript, offers practical advice on finding and approaching a literary agent.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing inspiration jam
Course Date: Sat 1 Jun 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis fun, inspiring day workshop explores the many sources of inspiration available to writers in their everyday lives.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Ways into creative writing: an introduction
Course Date: Tue 11 Jun 2019 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetNot sure whether creative writing is for you? Give it a try on this fun and supportive short course covering the basics of fiction and poetry. Increase your confidence and produce work through guided exercises and discussion.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Self-publishing: an introduction
Course Date: Sat 29 Jun 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWant to publish your own novel, poetry / short story collection, memoir or non-fiction book? Self-publishing allows you to keep full creative control of your project. But how do you give your book the best chance of achieving high sales and what does a writer need to consider when taking the giant leap of publishing their own book? This course offers students introductory information on the world of self-publishing.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
A taste of creative writing
Course Date: Sat 6 Jul 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGive creative writing a try on this fun and supportive one-day course. Ideal if you want to express yourself but need help in getting started. Guided exercises will encourage you to experiment and unlock your imagination.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing and rewriting fairytales
Course Date: Sun 28 Jul 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetOnce upon a time there was a Build day workshop led by a romance author who loved fairytales. Her quest: to inspire writers to pen stories of love, fear, forests, revenge, dragons, witches, kings, queens, frogs and magic.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00
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