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Advanced fiction writing workshop

ByCity Lit

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An advanced fiction workshop using discussion, peer evaluation and tutor feedback to develop writing and revision skills.

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StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
21 Sept 2026
Mondays
19:40 - 21:40
Workshop11 weeks
KRMoorhead
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£279.00
22 Sept 2026
Tuesdays
17:30 - 19:30
Workshop11 weeks
SarahLeipciger
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£279.00
1 Oct 2026
Thursdays
10:15 - 12:15
Workshop11 weeks
WendyBrandmark
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£279.00
12 Jan 2027
Tuesdays
17:30 - 19:30
Workshop11 weeks
SarahLeipciger
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£279.00
13 Jan 2027
Wednesdays
10:15 - 12:15
Workshop11 weeks
WendyBrandmark
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£279.00
20 Apr 2027
Tuesdays
17:30 - 19:30
Workshop11 weeks
SarahLeipciger
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£279.00
  • Mon 21 Sep, 12:45 - 14:45

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    Keeley Street
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    ClaireCollisonKeeley Street
    ClaireCollison
    £279
  • Mon 21 Sep, 19:40 - 21:40

    11 weeks
    Keeley Street
    11 weeksMon 19:40£279
    KRMoorheadKeeley Street
    KRMoorhead
    £279
  • Tue 22 Sep, 17:30 - 19:30

    11 weeks
    Keeley Street
    11 weeksTue 17:30£279
    SarahLeipcigerKeeley Street
    SarahLeipciger
    £279
  • Thu 1 Oct, 10:15 - 12:15

    11 weeks
    Keeley Street
    11 weeksThu 10:15£279
    WendyBrandmarkKeeley Street
    WendyBrandmark
    £279
  • Tue 12 Jan, 17:30 - 19:30

    11 weeks
    Keeley Street
    11 weeksTue 17:30£279
    SarahLeipcigerKeeley Street
    SarahLeipciger
    £279
  • Wed 13 Jan, 10:15 - 12:15

    11 weeks
    Keeley Street
    11 weeksWed 10:15£279
    WendyBrandmarkKeeley Street
    WendyBrandmark
    £279
  • Tue 20 Apr, 17:30 - 19:30

    11 weeks
    Keeley Street
    11 weeksTue 17:30£279
    SarahLeipcigerKeeley Street
    SarahLeipciger
    £279

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About this course

The workshop examines short stories and novel excerpts submitted by participants, with discussion and constructive critique used to explore fiction craft. Topics may include character, point of view, pacing, structure and style, arising from the work under discussion rather than following a fixed sequence. Teaching combines group discussion, peer evaluation and tutor feedback. Participants also examine the revision process, assess prose critically and submit their own work regularly for comment, with written feedback prepared and shared in class.

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate fiction with critical awareness and sensitivity
  • Recognise how character, point of view, pacing, structure and style affect a piece of fiction
  • Apply critical and editorial skills when revising their own writing
  • Prepare fiction submissions for regular workshop discussion
  • Write constructive feedback on other participants’ work

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for experienced writers who have previously attended writing courses and have some years of creative-writing experience. It involves close reading, group discussion and written peer feedback outside class, and is suitable only for learners fluent in reading and writing English.

  • Designed for experienced fiction writers rather than those starting from scratch
  • Participants are expected to engage critically with other writers’ prose
  • Requires reading peers’ submissions and preparing written feedback at home
  • Suitable for short- and long-form fiction writers

Before you go

  • Participants should bring writing materials.
  • Photocopies of work may be requested for group discussion; workshop arrangements will be confirmed in the first session.

Where this course runs

City Lit

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