Fiction Writing

This introductory course provides a firm footing in the fundamentals of creative writing. Learn from professionals how to develop a story and gain the confidence to write creatively.

Gain a solid foundation in what makes a successful crime and thriller story and how to go about planning, plotting and writing one.

Led by an award-winning writer, the Novel Writing Summer School covers essential novel writing techniques and constructs, giving you the skills and confidence to work on your own novel.

Have the ambition to write a novel? Get expert guidance with The Novel Studio course. This course offers the opportunity to work on a novel for a year, revising, editing and developing your work.

N.B. Entry to this course is by application and interview, which includes submission of work. Please do not make a payment unless invited by the course co-ordinator or admin team.

A highly intensive, practical introduction to the world of children’s story writing. Aimed at beginners, the course makes up part of City's range of short creative writing courses which boasts a growing list of published alumni.