Writing
Writing creative non-fiction
A beginner course exploring creative non-fiction through genre analysis, writing exercises, discussion and weekly assignments.
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Upcoming classes
9 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15 Sept 2026 Tuesdays | 10:15 - 12:15 | Short course11 weeks | PaulLaffan | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £279.00 | Book now |
17 Sept 2026 Thursdays | 19:40 - 21:40 | Short course11 weeks | PaulLaffan | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £279.00 | |
11 Jan 2027 Mondays | 17:30 - 19:30 | Short course11 weeks | ClaireCollison | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £279.00 | |
12 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 10:15 - 12:15 | Short course11 weeks | WritingTeacher | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £279.00 | |
12 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 17:30 - 19:30 | Short course11 weeks | JulieGarton | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £279.00 | |
13 Jan 2027 Wednesdays | 14:45 - 16:45 | Short course11 weeks | YvonneSingh | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £279.00 | |
19 Apr 2027 Mondays | 19:40 - 21:40 | Long course13 weeks | PaulLaffan | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £279.00 | |
20 Apr 2027 Tuesdays | 17:30 - 19:30 | Short course11 weeks | JulieGarton | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £279.00 | |
23 Apr 2027 Fridays | 17:30 - 19:30 | Short course11 weeks | PaulLaffan | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £279.00 |
Thu 17 Sep, 19:40 - 21:40
11 weeks11 weeksThu 19:40£279PaulLaffanKeeley StreetMon 11 Jan, 17:30 - 19:30
11 weeks11 weeksMon 17:30£279ClaireCollisonKeeley StreetTue 12 Jan, 10:15 - 12:15
11 weeks11 weeksTue 10:15£279WritingTeacherKeeley StreetTue 12 Jan, 17:30 - 19:30
11 weeks11 weeksTue 17:30£279JulieGartonKeeley StreetWed 13 Jan, 14:45 - 16:45
11 weeks11 weeksWed 14:45£279YvonneSinghKeeley StreetMon 19 Apr, 19:40 - 21:40
13 weeks13 weeksMon 19:40£279PaulLaffanKeeley StreetTue 20 Apr, 17:30 - 19:30
11 weeks11 weeksTue 17:30£279JulieGartonKeeley StreetFri 23 Apr, 17:30 - 19:30
11 weeks11 weeksFri 17:30£279PaulLaffanKeeley Street
About this course
The course examines creative approaches to non-fiction across travel writing, life writing, essays, historical writing and genre-crossing forms. Participants analyse short pieces by published writers to consider how craft choices shape the work, then apply ideas through individual writing exercises and weekly assignments. Teaching combines formal instruction with group discussion. Writing is shared, discussed and evaluated in class, alongside critical consideration of creative non-fiction as a form.
What you'll learn
- Analyse published creative non-fiction with attention to craft and genre.
- Distinguish between approaches used in travel writing, life writing, essays and historical writing.
- Experiment with creative approaches to non-fiction writing.
- Evaluate creative non-fiction through informed critical discussion.
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for beginner writers and has no formal requirements beyond a good standard of literacy and a love of reading. Learners should be prepared to take part in group discussion, complete individual writing exercises and share work for class discussion and evaluation.
- Includes regular writing outside class through weekly assignments.
- Written work is discussed and evaluated in a group setting.
Before you go
- Learners should bring writing materials.