Immerse yourself in a week of writing Creative Writing Intensive - 5 Days Unlock your creativity across five inspiring days. This immersive writing course gives you the tools, structure and encouragement to shape your ideas into stronger stories, scenes and characters. Book Now View Details 5 Days Beginner friendly In-person classes Practical classes Home›Writing courses›Creative Writing Courses›Creative Writing Intensive -5 Days Creative Writing Intensive - 5 Days BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Our Creative Writing Intensive Courses - 5 Days area practical, inspiring and immersive course designed to help you unlock ideas, strengthen your craft and build confidence as a writer. Across five focused days, you will explore key creative writing techniques, experiment with different forms and develop your own material in a supportive environment. With guidance from an expert tutor, you will move from initial ideas to more developed writing, gaining the tools and momentum to continue beyond the course. Whether you are starting with a blank page, returning to writing after time away, or looking for a structured creative boost, this intensive writing course gives you the space, focus and encouragement to make real progress. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE Immerse yourself in a week of creativity as you explore new ideas, sharpen your craft and bring your writing to life. Immerse yourself in an intensive week of creative writing with dedicated time to write and develop your ideas. Explore a range of writing techniques, genres and creative approaches to broaden your skills. Strengthen your storytelling through practical exercises, workshops and tutor guidance. Develop your writing alongside like-minded creatives in a supportive and inspiring environment. Receive detailed feedback to help refine your work and develop your individual voice. Experiment with new ideas and discover fresh approaches to your writing practice. Creative Writing Workshops Take part in practical workshops that explore fiction, creative non-fiction, scriptwriting and other creative forms. Storytelling Techniques Develop character, plot, dialogue and descriptive writing through guided exercises and tutor-led activities. Exploring Different Genres Experiment with multiple writing styles to discover new approaches and expand your creative toolkit. Developing Your Ideas Build and refine your own writing project with structured support, writing time and constructive feedback throughout the week. Workshop and Feedback Share your work, exchange ideas with fellow writers and receive personalised feedback to strengthen your writing. Expert Guidance Learn from an experienced writer through demonstrations, one-to-one support and practical advice to help you progress as a creative writer. Your five-day creative writing intensive Day 1: Story and Structure You will begin by exploring how stories work, looking at structure, narrative shape and the building blocks of compelling writing. Through practical exercises, you will start generating ideas and experimenting with different ways into a story. Day 2: Character and Conflict You will focus on creating believable characters with clear desires, obstacles and choices. You will explore how conflict drives story and how character motivation can create stronger scenes. Day 3: Voice, Style and Description You will develop your writing voice through exercises in prose, description, atmosphere and point of view. This day gives you space to experiment with tone, language and the details that make writing feel vivid and specific. Day 4: Form, Dialogue and Development You will explore how stories can work across different forms, including prose and screenplay. You will look at dialogue, scene construction and how to shape an idea into a more developed piece of writing. Day 5: Feedback, Refinement and Next Steps On the final day, you will review and develop your work, receive constructive feedback and identify practical next steps for continuing your writing after the course. You will leave with new material, stronger technique and a clearer sense of direction. Learn from working writers and experienced tutors Our Creative Writing Summer School is taught by tutors from City Academy’s Writing department - a team of published authors, journalists, editors, and writing coaches. Tutor line-ups vary by week and group, so the tutors featured below represent the wider department you may learn from during your course. Natalie Mitchell View More Andrew Weale View More Gabriel Akamo View More Jelena Curcic View More Judy Yorke View More Conor Patrick Carroll View More Jon Barton View More Lucy Foster View More Marcelo Dos Santos View More Simon Wright View More Tracey Hammett View More Melanie Spencer View More Matthew Holmes View More Sarah Moss View More What our students have said 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. Want to learn more? After you have completed your course, we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses: Creative Writing Level 2 Novel Writing Course Script Writing Level 2 Course Enquiry Register Your Interest We’ll contact you when new class dates become available. First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone Number * Register Your Interest Payments options Cancellations Policy Our cancellation policy depends on the course you have booked. Weekly courses and one-day workshopsCancel at least 72 hours before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer to another available date. Cancellations made within 72 hours will receive course credit instead. Intensive courses of five consecutive days or moreCancel at least 7 days before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer. Cancellations made with less than 7 days’ notice will usually receive course credit instead. 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