37 fiction writing classes in London

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

Reviewed by John-Pierre Clark

20 classes found

ClassesProviderNext startScheduleDurationPriceTeacherVenue
Short story writing
30 Sept 2026
10:15 - 12:152 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
Advanced fiction writing workshop
1 Oct 2026
10:15 - 12:152 hour class
Workshop11 weeks
£279.00
Write a short story in a weekend
3 Oct 2026
10:30 - 16:30Saturday& Sunday
Weekend course2 days
£149.00
Autobiography into fiction: getting started
10 Oct 2026
10:30 - 16:306 hour class
One-day class1 day
£79.00
Craft focus: scenes and setting in fiction
24 Oct 2026
10:30 - 16:306 hour class
One-day class1 day
£79.00
Write a short story in a weekend
7 Nov 2026
10:30 - 16:30Saturday& Sunday
Weekend course2 days
£149.00
Autobiography into fiction: getting started
28 Nov 2026
10:30 - 16:306 hour class
One-day class1 day
£79.00
Short story writing
8 Jan 2027
10:15 - 12:152 hour class
Short course11 weeks
£279.00
Writing fiction
11 Jan 2027
14:45 - 16:452 hour class
Short course11 weeks
£279.00
Advanced fiction writing workshop
12 Jan 2027
17:30 - 19:302 hour class
Workshop11 weeks
£279.00
How to write a murder mystery
12 Jan 2027
19:40 - 21:402 hour class
Short course6 weeks
£179.00
How to write crime and thriller fiction
12 Jan 2027
19:40 - 21:402 hour class
Short course6 weeks
£179.00
WritingTeacher
Advanced fiction writing workshop
13 Jan 2027
10:15 - 12:152 hour class
Workshop11 weeks
£279.00
Writing fiction
13 Jan 2027
12:30 - 14:302 hour class
Short course11 weeks
£279.00
Short story writing
13 Jan 2027
19:40 - 21:402 hour class
Short course11 weeks
£279.00
WritingTeacher
Starting your novel
13 Jan 2027
19:40 - 21:402 hour class
Short course11 weeks
£269.00
How to write crime and thriller fiction
14 Jan 2027
19:40 - 21:402 hour class
Short course6 weeks
£179.00
WritingTeacher
Write a short story in a weekend
23 Jan 2027
10:30 - 16:30Saturday& Sunday
Weekend course2 days
£149.00
  • 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

    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 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 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 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 24 Oct

    Craft focus: scenes and setting in fiction

    Sat 24 Oct, 10:30 - 16:301 day
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    1 daySat 10:30£79
    ThomasMcMullanKeeley Street
    ThomasMcMullan
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £79
  • Starts Sat 7 Nov

    Write a short story in a weekend

    Sat 7 Nov, 10:30 - 16:302 days
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    2 daysSat 10:30£149
    VickyGrutKeeley Street
    VickyGrut
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £149
  • Starts Sat 28 Nov

    Autobiography into fiction: getting started

    Sat 28 Nov, 10:30 - 16:301 day
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    1 daySat 10:30£79
    NickBarlayKeeley Street
    NickBarlay
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £79
  • Starts Fri 8 Jan

    Short story writing

    Fri 8 Jan, 10:15 - 12:1511 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    11 weeksFri 10:15£279
    WendyBrandmarkKeeley Street
    WendyBrandmark
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £279
  • Starts Mon 11 Jan

    Writing fiction

    Mon 11 Jan, 14:45 - 16:4511 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    11 weeksMon 14:45£279
    FarhanaKhaliqueKeeley Street
    FarhanaKhalique
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £279
  • Starts Tue 12 Jan

    Advanced fiction writing workshop

    Tue 12 Jan, 17:30 - 19:3011 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    11 weeksTue 17:30£279
    SarahLeipcigerKeeley Street
    SarahLeipciger
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £279
  • Starts Tue 12 Jan

    How to write a murder mystery

    Tue 12 Jan, 19:40 - 21:406 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    6 weeksTue 19:40£179
    AngelaClarkeKeeley Street
    AngelaClarke
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £179
  • Starts Tue 12 Jan

    How to write crime and thriller fiction

    Tue 12 Jan, 19:40 - 21:406 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    6 weeksTue 19:40£179
    WritingTeacherKeeley Street
    WritingTeacher
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £179
  • Starts Wed 13 Jan

    Advanced fiction writing workshop

    Wed 13 Jan, 10:15 - 12:1511 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    11 weeksWed 10:15£279
    WendyBrandmarkKeeley Street
    WendyBrandmark
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £279
  • Starts Wed 13 Jan

    Writing fiction

    Wed 13 Jan, 12:30 - 14:3011 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    11 weeksWed 12:30£279
    TashaKavanaghKeeley Street
    TashaKavanagh
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £279
  • Starts Wed 13 Jan

    Short story writing

    Wed 13 Jan, 19:40 - 21:4011 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    11 weeksWed 19:40£279
    WritingTeacherKeeley Street
    WritingTeacher
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £279
  • Starts Wed 13 Jan

    Starting your novel

    Wed 13 Jan, 19:40 - 21:4011 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    11 weeksWed 19:40£269
    PaulaLichtarowiczKeeley Street
    PaulaLichtarowicz
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £269
  • Starts Thu 14 Jan

    How to write crime and thriller fiction

    Thu 14 Jan, 19:40 - 21:406 weeks
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    6 weeksThu 19:40£179
    WritingTeacherKeeley Street
    WritingTeacher
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £179
  • Starts Sat 23 Jan

    Write a short story in a weekend

    Sat 23 Jan, 10:30 - 16:302 days
    City LitWritingKeeley Street
    2 daysSat 10:30£149
    SarahLeipcigerKeeley Street
    SarahLeipciger
    Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
    £149

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 Fiction and Writing Craft from 1 London providers.

Which London providers offer writing classes?

Learn.London currently lists writing classes from 1 London providers, including City Lit. 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 6 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 £79 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.