Home›Writing›Writing Courses Writing Courses Our adult Writing Courses give you the opportunity to develop new writing skills in a welcoming and friendly environment. Whether you want to refine your writing skills or try something completely new, we have the Writing Course for you. For beginners to the world of writing, we recommend one of our Creative Writing, Script Writing or Sitcom Writing courses. If you’re looking for something as a great foundation, why not try our 5 Day Creative Writing Intensive Course? Alternatively, we have specialist Writing Courses in Playwriting, Life and Memoir Writing, Poetry Writing, Writing for Film, Novel Writing, Blogging, Business Writing, Writing for TV, Poetry, or Children's Writing. We also run Masterclasses in Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Historical Fiction. All of our classes are based in central London and offer one-to-one support from a professional writer, so you are guided and supported throughout. Creative Writing Courses Our Creative Writing Courses & Classes are here to guide you through different forms of writing, and help develop your individual voice as a writer. MORE INFO Sitcom Writing Courses Develop razor-sharp scripts for TV, flesh-out colourful and recognisable characters, and expand your comedic repertoire. MORE INFO Novel Writing Courses Our Novel Writing Courses are designed to kick-start the process of writing a novel in a meaningful and focused way MORE INFO Business Writing Course Develop your business writing skills by learning to write effectively and with impact and confidence. MORE INFO Writing for Children Courses Analyse and explore some of the most successful children’s books, as you start to create your own original children's stories. MORE INFO Life and Memoir Writing Course Turn personal experiences into powerful, publishable stories. MORE INFO Novel Writing Course Kick-start your novel: developing plot, structure, characters and narrative. MORE INFO Writing for Film Courses Learn to write a film - from the first idea to the final draft. MORE INFO London Writing Retreat Join a community of writers and share your work. MORE INFO Writing for Television Explore the fundamentals of writing for television, from pitch to pilot MORE INFO Pitching Skills for Writers Perfect the art of the perfect pitch and sell your story to publishers. MORE INFO Playwriting Courses If you have ever wanted to write for the theatre, this course is a great starting point. MORE INFO Script Writing Courses City Academy's Script Writing Courses provide you with the skills and techniques required to trigger your imagination, and develop a sophisticated approach to your own writing. MORE INFO Writing Club Join our Writing Club sessions, for City Academy Writing students and Alumni. MORE INFO Short Story Writing: Creating Your First Collection Learn the art of the short story and create a cohesive collection. MORE INFO How to Write a Musical A two day introduction to the craft of writing musicals - from idea to stage. MORE INFO Songwriting Classes Fun, inclusive courses for anyone interested in songwriting, lyrics and verse. MORE INFO Creative Writing Summer School Kick start your writing with a five day creative writing Summer school. MORE INFO Writing Masterclass: Historical Fiction How to write a story from the past that speaks to modern audiences. MORE INFO Beat Writer’s Block Rediscover your passion for writing and reinvigorate existing projects in one day! MORE INFO Writing Masterclass: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Create a world with characters and stories that foster connection and interest. MORE INFO Writing for Radio Courses MORE INFO Writing Taster Classes Please take a look at the list of our writing taster classes below - you are welcome to either book your places online or by calling us at the office MORE INFO Spoken Word Craft your ideas and express yourself poetically MORE INFO How to Write a Musical – Advanced Take your musical to the next level in this eight-week course designed for writers with experience. MORE INFO Blogging for Beginners Learn the writing techniques for creating your own blog. MORE INFO Creative writing summer school Five days to unlock your voice and bring your ideas to life. Explore playwriting, screenwriting, prose, poetry and writing for children through practical workshops, guided writing time and professional feedback. Perfect for beginners and experienced writers looking to spark creativity, sharpen technique and build confidence on the page. FIND OUT MORE
Creative Writing Courses Our Creative Writing Courses & Classes are here to guide you through different forms of writing, and help develop your individual voice as a writer. MORE INFO
Sitcom Writing Courses Develop razor-sharp scripts for TV, flesh-out colourful and recognisable characters, and expand your comedic repertoire. MORE INFO
Novel Writing Courses Our Novel Writing Courses are designed to kick-start the process of writing a novel in a meaningful and focused way MORE INFO
Business Writing Course Develop your business writing skills by learning to write effectively and with impact and confidence. MORE INFO
Writing for Children Courses Analyse and explore some of the most successful children’s books, as you start to create your own original children's stories. MORE INFO
Life and Memoir Writing Course Turn personal experiences into powerful, publishable stories. MORE INFO
Novel Writing Course Kick-start your novel: developing plot, structure, characters and narrative. MORE INFO
Writing for Television Explore the fundamentals of writing for television, from pitch to pilot MORE INFO
Pitching Skills for Writers Perfect the art of the perfect pitch and sell your story to publishers. MORE INFO
Playwriting Courses If you have ever wanted to write for the theatre, this course is a great starting point. MORE INFO
Script Writing Courses City Academy's Script Writing Courses provide you with the skills and techniques required to trigger your imagination, and develop a sophisticated approach to your own writing. MORE INFO
Short Story Writing: Creating Your First Collection Learn the art of the short story and create a cohesive collection. MORE INFO
How to Write a Musical A two day introduction to the craft of writing musicals - from idea to stage. MORE INFO
Songwriting Classes Fun, inclusive courses for anyone interested in songwriting, lyrics and verse. MORE INFO
Creative Writing Summer School Kick start your writing with a five day creative writing Summer school. MORE INFO
Writing Masterclass: Historical Fiction How to write a story from the past that speaks to modern audiences. MORE INFO
Beat Writer’s Block Rediscover your passion for writing and reinvigorate existing projects in one day! MORE INFO
Writing Masterclass: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Create a world with characters and stories that foster connection and interest. MORE INFO
Writing Taster Classes Please take a look at the list of our writing taster classes below - you are welcome to either book your places online or by calling us at the office MORE INFO
How to Write a Musical – Advanced Take your musical to the next level in this eight-week course designed for writers with experience. MORE INFO
