Writing

The 60 minute writer

ByCity Lit

Beginner

An informal rolling creative writing class for complete beginners and writers at any level, using ideas to prompt regular writing practice.

View 3 available dates

Choose a date before booking

Upcoming classes

3 classes

StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
20 Apr 2027
Tuesdays
17:30 - 18:30
Short course11 weeks
TashaKavanagh
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£159.00
22 Apr 2027
Thursdays
18:00 - 19:00
Short course11 weeks
FarhanaKhalique
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£159.00
  • Wed 13 Jan, 18:00 - 19:00

    Book now
    11 weeks
    Keeley Street
    11 weeksWed 18:00£159
    LauraBaggaleyKeeley Street
    LauraBaggaley
    £159
  • Tue 20 Apr, 17:30 - 18:30

    11 weeks
    Keeley Street
    11 weeksTue 17:30£159
    TashaKavanaghKeeley Street
    TashaKavanagh
    £159
  • Thu 22 Apr, 18:00 - 19:00

    11 weeks
    Keeley Street
    11 weeksThu 18:00£159
    FarhanaKhaliqueKeeley Street
    FarhanaKhalique
    £159

Showing 1 to 3 of 3 sessions

About this course

Participants write in response to ideas designed to take their work in new directions. The informal rolling format treats creative writing as an ongoing practice, comparable to regular technical exercises in music, rather than focusing on a single project or genre. Learners may share their writing in class, and are encouraged to give advance content notes if shared work includes potentially sensitive material.

What you'll learn

  • Respond to creative ideas by producing original writing.
  • Practise writing regularly as an ongoing creative discipline.
  • Experiment with taking written work in new directions.

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for writers across all levels, including complete beginners. The Beginner label suggests an accessible entry point, while the description also welcomes learners with existing experience. Participation may include sharing writing, with content notes encouraged in advance for potentially sensitive material.

  • Suitable for complete beginners as well as writers with previous experience.
  • Learners may share writing containing potentially sensitive material and are encouraged to flag this beforehand.

Before you go

  • Bring writing materials.
  • No additional costs are stated.
  • Learners are encouraged to provide content notes in advance when sharing potentially sensitive writing.

Where this course runs

City Lit

London's largest adult education provider

56 writing courses on Learn.London

Similar beginner writing courses