Home›Writing courses›Creative writing courses›Creative Writing Intensive – 5 Days Creative Writing Intensive - 5 Days BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Kick start your writing with our Creative Writing School - 5 day Intensive course, part of our Summer Schools and Intensives programme. On this 5 day course you will develop your ideas in a supportive environment with guidance from an expert tutor. Try your hand at multiple writing formats, from prose to screenplay, and develop your writing style. No previous experience is required and this course is aimed at beginners. CREATIVE WRITING SCHOOL During our creative writing course you will: Develop an understanding of storytelling principles and structure Learn how to develop characters Learn to use descriptive prose and critical thinking Explore multiple writing formats Outline your ideas and develop them with the help of an expert tutor ✏️ TRAINING This is a 5 day intensive writing course focusing on story, structure, character development, critical thinking in writing and personal development 📊 LEVEL Suitable for beginners and those with some prior writing experience CREATIVE WRITING SCHOOL SCHEDULE DAY ONE The first day of our Creative Writing School will start by looking at story and structure. There will also be time set aside for individual writing. DAY TWO On day two you will start looking at the use of description and metaphors in your work. You will also continue with your individual writing. DAY THREE At this point you will start looking at perspective and tense, and you will also have a one-to-one session with your tutor. DAY FOUR Much of day four will focus on the importance of critical thinking in writing, and you will also continue working on your individual piece. DAY FIVE On the final day of the course you will be sharing some of the work you have done and learn more about the writing industry. WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY The course was taught in a really supportive, encouraging and inspiring way. Our tutor Introduced us to a wide range of creative writing approaches as well as giving us some fantastic references. I was lucky to be part of an extremely talented group and the way in which the classes were structured allowed everyone to listen to each other and become further inspired. Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Writing Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 15 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Sold Out Add to waiting list 07 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 16 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 15 Jun 15 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Sold Out ADD TO WAITING LIST 07 Sep 07 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 16 Nov 16 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Creative Writing Intensive – 5 Days' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * PAYMENT OPTIONS You are welcome to join the course up to the second class. ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course. Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 . CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG. If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course. INDUSTRY TUTORS City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance. CANCELLATIONS POLICY We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking. We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. (For more information please see our terms and conditions) City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. Writing Tutors View Profile
