250 writing classes in London

Compare in-person writing classes by level, schedule, topic and start date

Reviewed by John-Pierre Clark

20 classes found

ClassesProviderNext startScheduleDurationPriceTeacherVenue
Masterclass: poetry (a one-term intensive workshop)
29 Sept 2026
17:30 - 19:302 hour class
Workshop11 weeks
£429.00
Advanced poetry workshop
29 Sept 2026
19:40 - 21:402 hour class
Workshop11 weeks
£279.00
Short story writing
30 Sept 2026
10:15 - 12:152 hour class
Short course11 weeks
£279.00
Developing your poetry
30 Sept 2026
17:30 - 19:302 hour class
Short course11 weeks
£279.00
Masterclass: fiction (a year-long workshop)
30 Sept 2026
17:30 - 19:302 hour class
Workshop41 weeks
£999.00
Writing fiction
30 Sept 2026
19:40 - 21:402 hour class
Short course11 weeks
£279.00
Masterclass: poetry (a year-long workshop)
30 Sept 2026
19:40 - 21:402 hour class
Workshop40 weeks
£999.00
Advanced fiction writing workshop
1 Oct 2026
10:15 - 12:152 hour class
Workshop11 weeks
£279.00
Ways into poetry
1 Oct 2026
14:45 - 16:452 hour class
Short course11 weeks
£269.00
Developing your poetry
1 Oct 2026
17:30 - 19:302 hour class
Short course11 weeks
£279.00
Developing your screenwriting
1 Oct 2026
19:40 - 21:402 hour class
Short course11 weeks
£279.00
Life Writing: Telling Your Story
2 Oct 2026
10:00 - 13:003 hour class
Short course8 weeks
£237.00
WritingTeacher
Craft focus: character in fiction
3 Oct 2026
10:30 - 16:306 hour class
One-day class1 day
£79.00
Write a short story in a weekend
3 Oct 2026
10:30 - 16:30Saturday& Sunday
Weekend course2 days
£149.00
Queer poetics: new approaches to your poems
3 Oct 2026
10:30 - 16:306 hour class
One-day class1 day
£79.00
Sitcom Writing - Beginners
3 Oct 2026
13:00 - 15:30150 min class
Short course6 weeks
£375.00
Haiku for wellbeing
7 Oct 2026
14:45 - 16:452 hour class
One-day class1 day
£10.00
Autobiography into fiction: getting started
10 Oct 2026
10:30 - 16:306 hour class
One-day class1 day
£79.00
Creative writing: finding flow
10 Oct 2026
10:30 - 16:306 hour class
One-day class1 day
£79.00
A taste of creative writing
10 Oct 2026
14:00 - 16:002 hour class
One-day class1 day
£10.00
  • Starts Tue 29 Sept

    Masterclass: poetry (a one-term intensive workshop)

    Today, 17:30 - 19:3011 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    11 weeksTue 17:30£429
    EllenCranitchKeeley Street
    EllenCranitch
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £429
  • Starts Tue 29 Sept

    Advanced poetry workshop

    Today, 19:40 - 21:4011 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    11 weeksTue 19:40£279
    EllenCranitchKeeley Street
    EllenCranitch
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £279
  • Starts Wed 30 Sept

    Short story writing

    Wed 30 Sep, 10:15 - 12:1511 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    11 weeksWed 10:15£279
    WendyBrandmarkKeeley Street
    WendyBrandmark
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £279
  • Starts Wed 30 Sept

    Developing your poetry

    Wed 30 Sep, 17:30 - 19:3011 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    11 weeksWed 17:30£279
    LawrenceBradbyKeeley Street
    LawrenceBradby
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £279
  • Starts Wed 30 Sept

    Masterclass: fiction (a year-long workshop)

    Wed 30 Sep, 17:30 - 19:3041 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    41 weeksWed 17:30£999
    TobyLloydKeeley Street
    TobyLloyd
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £999
  • Starts Wed 30 Sept

    Writing fiction

    Wed 30 Sep, 19:40 - 21:4011 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    11 weeksWed 19:40£279
    TashaKavanaghKeeley Street
    TashaKavanagh
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £279
  • Starts Wed 30 Sept

    Masterclass: poetry (a year-long workshop)

    Wed 30 Sep, 19:40 - 21:4040 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    40 weeksWed 19:40£999
    FranLockKeeley Street
    FranLock
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £999
  • Starts Thu 1 Oct

    Advanced fiction writing workshop

    Thu 1 Oct, 10:15 - 12:1511 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    11 weeksThu 10:15£279
    WendyBrandmarkKeeley Street
    WendyBrandmark
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £279
  • Starts Thu 1 Oct

    Ways into poetry

    Thu 1 Oct, 14:45 - 16:4511 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    11 weeksThu 14:45£269
    TobyCampionKeeley Street
    TobyCampion
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £269
  • Starts Thu 1 Oct

    Developing your poetry

    Thu 1 Oct, 17:30 - 19:3011 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    11 weeksThu 17:30£279
    TobyCampionKeeley Street
    TobyCampion
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £279
  • Starts Thu 1 Oct

    Developing your screenwriting

    Thu 1 Oct, 19:40 - 21:4011 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    11 weeksThu 19:40£279
    BobSchultzKeeley Street
    BobSchultz
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £279
  • Starts Fri 2 Oct

    Life Writing: Telling Your Story

    Fri 2 Oct, 10:00 - 13:008 weeks
    RHACCWritingParkshot
    8 weeksFri 10:00£237
    WritingTeacherParkshot
    WritingTeacher
    ParkshotRichmond upon Thames, London TW9 2RE
    £237
  • Starts Sat 3 Oct

    Craft focus: character in fiction

    Sat 3 Oct, 10:30 - 16:301 day
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    1 daySat 10:30£79
    TashaKavanaghKeeley Street
    TashaKavanagh
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £79
  • Starts Sat 3 Oct

    Write a short story in a weekend

    Sat 3 Oct, 10:30 - 16:302 days
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    2 daysSat 10:30£149
    VickyGrutKeeley Street
    VickyGrut
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £149
  • Starts Sat 3 Oct

    Queer poetics: new approaches to your poems

    Sat 3 Oct, 10:30 - 16:301 day
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    1 daySat 10:30£79
    TobyCampionKeeley Street
    TobyCampion
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £79
  • Starts Sat 3 Oct

    Sitcom Writing - Beginners

    Sat 3 Oct, 13:00 - 15:306 weeks
    City AcademyWritingCity Academy
    6 weeksSat 13:00£375
    SimonWrightCity Academy
    SimonWright
    City AcademyFarringdon
    £375
  • Starts Wed 7 Oct

    Haiku for wellbeing

    Wed 7 Oct, 14:45 - 16:451 day
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    1 dayWed 14:45£10
    TashaKavanaghKeeley Street
    TashaKavanagh
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £10
  • Starts Sat 10 Oct

    Autobiography into fiction: getting started

    Sat 10 Oct, 10:30 - 16:301 day
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    1 daySat 10:30£79
    NickBarlayKeeley Street
    NickBarlay
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £79
  • Starts Sat 10 Oct

    Creative writing: finding flow

    Sat 10 Oct, 10:30 - 16:301 day
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    1 daySat 10:30£79
    SharmilaChauhanKeeley Street
    SharmilaChauhan
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £79
  • Starts Sat 10 Oct

    A taste of creative writing

    Sat 10 Oct, 14:00 - 16:001 day
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    1 daySat 14:00£10
    VickyGrutKeeley Street
    VickyGrut
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £10

Frequently asked questions

I’m a complete beginner. Which writing class in London should I start with?

If you are completely new to writing, start with a beginner creative writing class, writing taster or introduction to writing course. These classes usually cover simple exercises, short pieces, feedback, character, structure and confidence. A good first writing class should be suitable for adults with no previous writing experience.

Should I choose creative writing, fiction, poetry or non-fiction first?

Choose a general creative writing class if you want to explore different forms before specialising. Choose fiction if you want to write stories, characters and scenes. Choose poetry if you are drawn to language, rhythm and imagery. Choose non-fiction if you want to write essays, memoir, journalism or real-life stories. For most complete beginners, a general creative writing course is the safest first step.

What is the easiest writing class if I just want to try it once?

Look for a writing taster, one-day workshop, short creative writing class or beginner-friendly session. These are usually better than a long course if you want to try writing without committing to several weeks. Choose a class that clearly says it is suitable for beginners or people with no previous writing experience.

Do I need to have written anything before joining a writing class?

No. Beginner writing classes are usually designed for people who want to start writing, not people who already have a finished story, poem or manuscript. You may be asked to do short exercises in class, but you should not need a portfolio or previous publication experience for an introductory course.

Will I have to read my writing out loud?

It depends on the class. Many writing classes include optional sharing and group feedback, but beginner-friendly courses should not force you to read before you are ready. If this makes you nervous, look for a supportive beginner class and check the course description for how feedback is handled.

How many writing classes are currently listed on Learn.London?

Learn.London currently lists 20 writing classes in London. These include Poetry, Fiction, Creative Writing and Screenwriting from 3 London providers.

Which London providers offer writing classes?

Learn.London currently lists writing classes from 3 London providers, including City Lit, City Academy and RHACC. Use the provider column in the table to compare adult learning providers, writing schools, literary organisations and creative studios by location, price, schedule and writing type.

Can I find evening or weekend writing classes on Learn.London?

Yes. Learn.London currently lists 8 evening writing classes and 7 weekend writing classes in London. Use the day and time columns to compare writing classes that fit around work, study or other commitments.

Can I compare writing classes by price, location and duration?

Yes. The writing classes table lets you compare classes by price, location, provider, level, type, start date, day, time and duration. Prices currently range from £10 to £999, based on the classes listed on Learn.London.

How do I use the table to find the most suitable writing class?

Start by filtering for your level, then narrow the table by writing type, day, time, location, price and duration. This helps you quickly separate beginner creative writing classes from fiction, poetry, non-fiction, memoir, journalism, screenwriting, playwriting, short story and longer writing courses.