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15 Best Creative Writing Classes in London

Showing 15 courses that match your search.

A first draft is a rough block of marble: there's a work of art in there, but to find it you're going to need some specialist tools. Over twelve weeks with an experienced editor and leading literary agent, learn the skills to turn your rough draft into an accomplished novel that captures the reader's attention from the start and satisfies it at the end.

Website: https://faberacademy.com/

Categories: Book, Fiction, and Publishing

Start date:

April, 2026

Price:

£1,495.00

Based in London

Level: Beginner

Length: 12 weeks

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Novel Writing Course

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/

Categories: Book and Fiction

Start date:

September, 2026

Price:

£425.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Length: 6 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

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

The course teaches audience segmentation, brand voice development, impactful headline creation, and alignment of copy with visuals. It incorporates SEO best practices and focuses on creating conversion-driven content.

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

Categories: Copywriting and Freelance

Start date:

December, 2026

Price:

£395.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Length: 1 full day

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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Creative Writing

City Academy

This course explores various techniques to enhance writing skills, focusing on both fiction and non-fiction. It includes practical exercises, group discussions, and individual feedback, aimed at boosting confidence and creativity.

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

Categories: Fiction, Essay, Nonfiction, and Book

Start date:

September, 2026

Price:

£375.00

Based in London

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 weekly classes (2.5 hours each)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: Fluency in English is essential for this course.

Writing Poetry

The London School of Journalism

The course includes 8 lessons and 18 exercises, focusing on various aspects of poetry such as form, meter, imagery, and getting published. It is designed for beginners and provides guidance to develop poetic style and confidence.

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

Categories: Poetry

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£310.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced over 3-4 months

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Writing for Children

City Academy

The course encourages exploration of successful children's books and helps create original stories. It includes character development, plot writing principles, and practical writing exercises. Participants will receive constructive feedback and engage in idea sharing with peers.

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

Categories: Kids and Fiction

Start date:

May, 2026

Price:

£375.00

Based in London

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 weeks

Class size: Limited

Focuses on improving business writing skills through practical exercises, covering topics like audience understanding, clear and concise writing, proofreading, and writing for digital platforms.

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

Categories: Business

Start date:

May, 2026

Price:

£250.00

Based in London

Level: Intermediate

Length: 1 day

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: Fluency in English is essential

Novel Writing

The London School of Journalism

The course covers 14 lessons focusing on essential writing techniques such as plot, characterisation, dialogue, and narrative structure. Participants receive guidance from experienced novelists and can extend the course to submit additional chapters.

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

Categories: Book and Fiction

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£395.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced (est. 3-4 months)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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/

Categories: Short Story

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£395.00

Based in London

Level: Any

Length: Self-paced (est.3-4 months)

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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/

Categories: Sports and Freelance

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

£425.00

Based in London

Level: Intermediate

Length: Self-paced over 3-9 months

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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:

February, 2026

Price:

£155.00

Based in London

Level: Beginner

Length: 1 full day (approx. 6 hours)

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Copywriting Masterclass

The Chartered Institue of Marketing

An interactive course focusing on effective copywriting techniques, including idea generation, maintaining reader attention, and producing copy across various channels. Participants engage in planning, drafting, editing, and critique processes while receiving personalized feedback.

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

Categories: Copywriting

Start date:

September, 2026

Price:

£1,099.00

Based in London

Level: Advanced

Length: 2 days

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

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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