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London Writers’ Meetup

The London Writers’ Meetup is a friendly, informal get-together for screenwriters, novelists and playwrights to meet once a month, network and chat about writing.

Our lofty aim is to… -Hold each other accountable to our writing goals -Share tips about how to develop good writing habits and overcome procrastination -Share knowledge – about courses we’ve been on, books we’ve read, about how best to sell ourselves and our work and which publishers, producers, agents and schemes are currently accepting work -Support each other through our blocks and crises of confidence -Discuss our ideas -And last but not least, celebrate our successes and commiserate our failures We’re stronger together, so come along and join us for a drink and a chat. Don’t be afraid to come on your own, we will welcome you in.

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16 Top Creative Writing Workshops in London

By Katrina Kwan

Different types of writing classes in London are aplenty.

And if it’s a creative writing class you’re looking for, continue reading.

Below you’ll find 16 top creative writing workshops in London.

1. Half-Day Writing Workshops with Creative Writing Workshops London

Hosted by Diane Chandler, the winner of the 2016 People’s Book Prize for Fiction , Creative Writing Workshops London is currently offering half-day writing workshops through the months of March, May, and June of 2020. These writing workshops are available for a flat fee of £40.00, and includes provided coffee and baked goods. Based out of Chiswick, London, classes primarily take place in the morning.

These classes will help you create better characters, develop page-turning plot, help to create engaging dialogue, and assist you with writing captivating description. Each workshop takes roughly three hours and accepts up to eight people per class, so be sure to reserve your place as soon as possible. For more information or general inquiries, you can contact Diane via email .

2. Space to Write Wednesdays with Creative Writes

Creative Writes is a creative writing and poetry reading workshop that was founded by Nichola Charalambou. Based out of Muswell Hill, London, Creative Writes offers Space to Write Wednesdays , a creative writing workshop hosted between the months of April to June of 2019. Each class takes place between 7:30PM to 9:30PM.

This creative writing workshop in London is designed to help you with free flow writing, as well as to help develop your work in progress. The fee for this course is £25.00 per class, with included refreshments. For more information or general inquiries, you can contact the team at Creative Writes through their website’s online contact form .

3. Write Better Short Stories with Jane Rogers

Led by award-winning novelist and short story writer Jane Rogers, Write Better Short Stories is a creative writing course offered through London’s very own Faber Academy. This course takes place between May 2 nd , 2019 to July 18 th , 2019, and costs a flat fee of £995.00. Classes take place between 7:00PM to 9:00PM every Thursday evening. Tea and coffee will be provided!

This 12-week course will help you develop your writing skills, increase your knowledge about the short story genre, provide you with individual feedback, and will even help to take three of your stories and prepare them for submission. There are only two places left, so it’s imperative that you register for the course as soon as possible to reserve your spot. For more information or general inquiries, you can contact the team at Faber Academy either through their website’s online contact form or call 0207 927 3868.

4. Folk Tales in New Fiction with London Lit Lab

The London Lit Lab is a creative writing group that offers a wide range of writing resources and workshops for both professional and aspiring authors. They are currently offering Folk Tales in New Fiction led by Zoe Gilbert, who is a published author through Bloomsbury and a PhD candidate for Creative Writing. The course itself will look at symbolism, how to develop recognizable characters, use preexisting tales as jumping off points for your own fiction, and examine what makes successful re-imaginings.

The course takes place on May 11 th , 2019 between 10:00AM to 4:00PM and costs a flat fee of £115 for early bird registration, or £139 for regular registration. The class will take place at the Keynes Library, Birbeck School of Arts located at 43 Gordon Square, London. Class size is limited to fifteen students, so be sure to register right away . For more information or general inquiries, you can contact the team via email or visit their Facebook page .

5. How to Write A Poem with Richard Scott & Maurice Riordan

How to Write a Poem is a creative writing workshop currently offered by Faber Academy, led by poets Richard Scott and Maurice Riordan. This is a three-month poetry course designed for beginners looking to develop their poetic skills. The course takes place between April 30 th , 2019 to July 16 th , 2019 and costs a flat rate of £480.00.

All classes take place between 7:00PM to 9:00PM on Tuesday evenings and will explore topics like voice, self-portraiture and objects, drafting, line breaks, genre mixing, and more. There are only seven spot left, so it’s imperative you register right away.

6. Write & Shine with Gunnersbury Park & Museum

The Gunnersbury Park & Museum offers a program known as Write & Shine, an early morning writing workshop that offers several classes in London and online. Led by Gemma Seltzer, a talented writer who’s worked with organizations like Age UK, BBC Radio 3, Tate Modern, and the Venice Biennale, Write & Shine offers 90-minute writing workshops based out of central London.

The next session is schedule to take place on April 14 th , 2019 between 10:15AM to 12:00PM. A light breakfast will be provided for those who attend. If you’re interested in this writing workshop, you can apply for a spring membership for a flat rate of £129. For more information or general inquiries, you can contact the team at Write and Shine through their website’s online contact form .

7. Fiction Skills: Plot with Tom Bromley

Tom Bromley is currently hosting Fiction Skills: Plot through Faber Academy. He is an author, editor, and ghostwriter with a ton of experience writing both fiction and nonfiction books. The course itself takes place between June 3 rd to 30 th , 2019 and actually takes place online for the convenience of his students.

The course will go over tips and strategies on how to plot, provide a creative and supportive writing group to help you nurture your writing skills, as will provide you with the opportunity of writing a 2k word piece to be critiqued and worked on over the duration of the course. There is a flat fee of £120.00 and there are currently twenty-eight places left to register!

8. One to One MasterClass with Creative Writes

Creative Writes offers one to one masterclasses to assist you in your writing career. They offer one-hour masterclasses for a flat rate of £60.00 and two-hour masterclass for £110.00. All classes are located at their Muswell Hill location, and you can book the course based on your schedule availability. In this workshop, you will be guided through how to adapt your work structure and truly organize your thoughts to help give your writing clarity and a unique voice. You will work closely with Nichola Charalambou, the founder of Creative Writes, who will guide you through the writing process. For more information, you can call 079 4109 1313.

9. Getting Started: Beginner’s Fiction with Helen Shipman

Getting started on a brand-new project can sometimes be tricky, but with a guiding hand, you may be surprised at just how quickly your words find a blank page. Helen Shipman is a writing coach with over 30 years of experience. She is currently offering Getting Started; Beginner’s Fiction , a creative writing course offered through Faber Academy. This 8-week course takes place between June 3 rd , 2019 to July 28 th , 2019 and costs £300.00. There are currently seventeen places left, so it’s important to register as soon as possible if you’re interested.

The course will go over how to develop your creativity and discipline, point of view, character development, setting establishment, dealing with time, structure, and how to organize your writing time. This is actually an online course, which means that students can participate regardless of location!

10. Creative Writing Through Art with Gina DeCagna (Studio 73)

Studio 73 present Creative Writing Through Art , lead by writer, editor, and visual artist Gina DeCagna. The workshop will take place April 23 rd , 2019 between 7:00PM to 9:00PM at the Studio 73 Gallery in London. This workshop is intended for novice and expert writers alike, and will go over development of writing techniques in the genres of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and more. The workshop itself costs a flat fee of £16.58 and will be located at 73 Brixton Village, London. You can register for the course here . For more information or general inquiries, you can contact the organizers via email or call 020 7274 7773.

11. Start Your Novel in Five Days with Kathryn Heyman & Mark Haddon

If you’re an aspiring author looking for guidance on how to start your very first novel, consider checking out the Star Your Novel In Five Days workshop led by authors Kathryn Heyman and Mark Haddon. This course will take place between June 17 th to June 21 st , 2019 and costs a flat rate of £550. There are only eleven spots left, so be sure to register right away. This workshop was designed to guide you step by step to help get your novel from idea to reality. This intensive course will take place at Faber Academy located at 74-77 Great Russell Street, London. For more information, you can call 207 927 3827 or email the organizers for general inquiries.

12. Film and Creative Writing Workshop with Amir Darwish & Adam Skup (Hikayetna)

In collaboration with Hikayetna and Near Neighbours, Film and Creative Writing Workshop is a free workshop lead by Amir Darwish and Adam Skup. This course is intended to help creative individuals develop their ideas through visual, oral, and written forms of art. Refreshments will be offered. The course will take place on April 6 th , 2019 between 12:00PM to 4:00PM at Noel Rd, London. For more information or general inquiries, you can contact the event organizers via email .

13. Free Your Creativity and Get Started on Your Book with Guardian Masterclasses

The Guardian is a renowned newspaper that also offers writing courses at their London location. They are currently hosting the Free Your Creativity and Gest Started On Your Book masterclass, which will take place between May 18 th , 2019 to May 19 th , 2019 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. Led by Philippa Pride, who has been running the course since 2006, the workshop will go over how to set up a consistent writing schedule, how to practice your creativity, how to develop your narrative, create compelling plots, characters, and dialogue, and more. The course costs £499.00 plus a £7.80 registration fee. For more information, you can contact Guardian Masterclasses via email .

14. Introduction to Creative Writing (Goldsmiths, University of London)

Goldsmiths University of London offers several creative writing programs that can help you develop your skills and put you on the right track to starting your writing career. They are currently offering Introduction to Creative Writing May 1 st , 2019 between 6:30PM to 8:30PM (10-week duration), and November 9 th , 2019 between 10:00AM to 3:00PM (5-week duration). The flat fee for the course is £295. The course is led by Dr. Catherine Humble, a writer, lecturer, and journalist with experience as a creative writing teacher. For general inquiries, you can contact the organizers at Goldsmiths via email .

15. Write Here with Emma Filtness (Cultural Connections Christ Church)

Cultural Connections Christ Church is currently hosting Write Here led by author Emma Filtness. The workshop will take place on May 18 th , 2019 between 2:00PM to 4:00PM at the Clapham Library, located at 91 Clapham High Street, London. No previous writing experience is necessary.

The workshop is designed to help writers develop their short story, poetry, life writing, and flash fiction writing techniques. It is a free event, but space is limited. If you’re interested in participating, be sure to sign up as soon as possible! For more information, you can contact the Cultural Connections Christ Church via email or call 020 7498 4625.

16. How to Write Compelling Memoir with London Lit Lab

The London Lit Lab is currently offering How to Write Compelling Memoir led by novelist and creative nonfiction writer Lily Dunn. This class will take place on October 5 th , 2019 between 10:00AM to 4:00PM at the Keynes Library, Birkbeck, University of London, at 43 Gordon Square, London. Early bird registration starts at £115, and regular registration starts at a rate of £139.

This workshop will help budding memoirists in their pursuit of recounting personal experiences, discuss confidentiality and ethical issues, as well as explore the use of creativity in memoir. Space is limited to fifteen members, so be sure to register if you’re interested! For more information, you can contact the organizers via email .

Do you know of any other creative writing workshops in London, England? Please tell us about them in the comments box below!

K. Z. Kwan is a freelance writer based out of Halifax, Canada.

Spectrum Writers

London science fiction & fantasy writers’ group.

Spectrum: London Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers’ Group is a hybrid online/in-person critique group for writers of speculative fiction, ranging from high fantasy to hard science fiction—and everything in between. We welcome aspiring and published writers working in short story, novel and similar formats.

Come and workshop your story with us! Improve your craft and build confidence in your work. Meet friendly, diverse writers who cheer each other on with every written word.

Critique Meetings

We meet for short story or chapter critiques through Meetup and Discord, (usually) once or twice a month. Any Spectrum member can attend, full members can submit. Find out more »

Novel Track Groups

Full Spectrum members can work together in small, curated groups that meet regularly to workshop each others’ novels and help each other improve our craft. Find out more »

Annual Contest

Every year, eligible Spectrum members can take part in our short story contest . Half the fun is guessing who wrote which story! (The other half is the actual writing, of course.) Find out more »

Discord Community

On a day-to-day basis, we chat about writing, events and publishing opportunities on our Discord server —or simply to nerd out. This is also where our online activities like critiques and other meetings take place.

Write Togethers

Currently, we have an ad-hoc online channel on Discord where we hang out while we work on our writing projects. Occasionally, writers will arrange in-person Write Togethers in cafés or pubs in London.

Events & Opportunities

We organise special speaker events with authors, editors, and agents, both in person and online. Spectrum members also regularly share links to publishing and networking events as well as calls for anthologies and other fiction markets.

Spectrum London News

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Rewrite The Narrative

REWRITE is a thriving global community empowering Black women and women of colour writers to achieve their writing goals.

Born out of a shared desire for representation and support, we began as a small Meetup group in London in 2018. Founder Christina, frustrated by the lack of a welcoming space for Black women and women of colour writers, created a community where we could connect, inspire, and grow together.

Today, REWRITE offers a comprehensive range of resources including mentorship, writing courses, retreats, and a supportive membership platform. Our members have achieved remarkable milestones: from securing literary agents to publishing critically acclaimed works. But more importantly, they’ve found a lifelong community.

Welcome to the REWRITE family!

Meet the Founder

Christina Fonthes is a Congolese-British writer. Her work, laden with themes of womanhood, migration, and belonging, has been published in journals and anthologies worldwide. Christina found her writing voice in 2014 whilst living in Manchester, where she fell in love with and began writing and performing poetry. Her mantra, ‘Telling stories through any means possible,’ allows her to bring untold stories to life through writing and community engagement. Christina is the founder of REWRITE, a creative writing organisation for Black Women and Women of Colour writers around the globe. She was awarded the Royal Society of Literature’s Sky Arts Award in 2021.  She currently lives in London and is working on her debut novel WHERE YOU GO, I WILL GO which will publish with Tinder Press in Spring 2025. Christina is represented by Rocking Chair Books

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Anthology Authors

We like to keep things casual here at SELDN Writers Group. Anyone is welcome to submit work, offer feedback, and come along to our meetings. Still, if you want to get an idea of who some of our regulars are then take a scroll and make sure to click through to read more of our work.

Meet our writers

Rimika Solloway

Rimika keeps a creative writing blog called A Lack Thereof . She was born in Japan, grew up in Orkney, now lives in London. Her favourite writers are Tove Jansson, Samuel Beckett and Alan Bennett.

Lara Wüster

Lara Wüster writes mostly short lyrical prose, gives workshops on creative writing, loves reading on stage and publishes her stories online and in print magazines. She also publishes the turtle magazin(e) as part of a young collective aspiring to make art a social practice.

Tom Bronte writes horror and sci-fi, but mostly sits around staring at his adorable boyfriend and/or the sun.

G B Russell Goto

Russell Goto is a writer and poet living in London.

Chris Glithero

Chris is a small town boy who went to London to make his fortune. He now lives in a garage with several close friends who all happen to be rodents.

Louis Jagger

Louis has great hair and a wandering mind. He can usually be found cheering on Charlton Athletic as they lose yet another game of footie.

Paul Campbell

Born in Canterbury some time in the Sixties. Now living with his wife and family in Bromley in South London. TV screenwriter. Shed-dweller. Paul is working on a novel, and charting his progress over at paulcmercer.com , where you can read a sample chapter or two.

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In a former life, Christina was a project manager, living the American dream. In 2018 she quit her job, sold her house, and boarded a plane to Scotland with a one-way ticket. She settled in Munich, Germany after traveling for 30 months where she leads an online writing community for memoirists and takes writing courses from the University of Iowa. You can find more about Christina at Go Find Glow , The Abstract Elephant.com , Her Stry , Gathering: A Women Who Submit Anthology , Memoir Mentors , Pen Your Masterpiece , Instagram .

A writer and musician originally from Kent, Alex currently lives in Deptford, where he starts far more projects than he finishes. He works mostly in prose, and submits both short stories and extracts from his perennially unfinished novel. Alex’s published work: Short story ‘Over It’ published by Thanet Writers ; Pop culture blog Joys and Passions ; Politics and current affairs blog at Medium ; Twitter: AlexTRyan27 , Support his work on Patreon; Short story ‘These Blues’ in King’s College London Creative Writing Society’s anthology, Voices .

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Spark your literary inspiration in London, home to countless authors and stories that have shaped the world. 

Take a captivating trip through London, turning it into a central character in your writing. Through expert-led workshops, develop the tools and techniques needed to write in different genres. Take cues from renowned works of prose, poetry, and drama and analyze how these forms are reimagined in contemporary mediums—films, web-based media, and graphic fiction. As you refine your literary taste, you'll craft your own creative writing portfolio! 

Connect with writers and storytellers. Roam the real sites that served as backdrops for the works of Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Woolf, and more. Examine the contrasting facets of London, exploring both its Gothic shadows and its aspirational allure that has enticed migrants from across the globe to call it home.

Discover the places and people that make London buzz with creativity. Meet local teens and indulge in local flavors, like fish and chips. Experience life outside of London, too, on an excursion to Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon. In the end, you’ll realize your literary ideas and add your unique contributions to London’s literature.

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Real-world experience.

Experience London through the eyes and pen of a writer. Try out literary techniques and structures to develop your own writing process in different genres. Come home with the skills to create original works.

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Return with greater self-confidence, independence, and improved communication skills. Enjoy a broader worldview and diverse friendships from across the U.S. 

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Welcome to london, the backdrop for innumerable works of fiction. .

Walking through the streets, squares, and alleys of London, you’ll transport yourself to the literary works they’ve inspired! From Oliver Twist to Sherlock Holmes, the city’s iconic characters have resonated with audiences all over the world. Represented in fiction as both charming and menacing, London is the most multicultural city in Europe and a cradle of creativity. With a population of over 9 million, hundreds of ethnic groups mingle at every turn. It’s hard to not feel a bolt of inspiration when out for a stroll. 

Famous landmarks—like the London Eye, Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace—stand royally across the city. Cruising along the River Thames, take in the lovely views of Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. Its thriving markets, like the medieval Leadenhall Market, one of your excursions, and pleasant green areas like Kew Gardens lead you into the day-to-day life of Londoners. From its vast number of bookshops, theatres, museums, and art galleries to its innovative street artists and performers, you’ll be amazed by all there is to do! 

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Each day offers a balance between interactive instruction and cultural activities with time on your own, too. Morning classes and afternoon activities may swap places.  

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Settle into your new community and begin understanding how London has inspired the works of literary masters. Start your creative writing portfolio.

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Attend presentations on culture, society and identity and engage with British authors disrupting the London literary scene. Finalize your portfolio drawing from the literary and social themes learned and experiences lived on program.

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Stratford, Greenwich, and Bloomsbury with Creative Writing, London S2!

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Creative Writing in London? Oxford? Stanford-on-Avon?

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Session II Creative Writing in London students arrive in London and get to know the city.

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Just imagine all the fun you’ll have!

• Explore London and Victorian Gothic tracing the footsteps of Charles Dickens on a walking tour. 
• Hunt for location settings for your own stories visiting the British Museum, Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, the Museum of London Dockland’s Windrush stories, and the Twist Museum.
• Walk along the beautiful riverside stretch of the South Bank, where you'll pass by the iconic London Eye and National Theatre.
• Explore London’s maritime history with a visit to Greenwich, arriving by river boat. Find the Prime Meridian that divides the western and eastern hemispheres at longitude 0° and visit its atmospheric market.  
• Take an overnight trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare. Delve deeper into the life of England's national poet!

Please note activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience. 

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“I met so many friends and extraordinary people that I can’t imagine life without them now. I’ve discovered new things about London and myself. It’s an experience everyone deserves.” 

Lizzie R., Global Navigator Alum

“It’s allowed me to see how big our world is. There is so much culture, so many people, and things to try. It’s a time to explore the world as it is.” 

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“You make a lot of close friends, go through the thick, the thin, and the fun. Very memorable experiences are made!”  

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“It was fun and I learned a lot. I’ll never forget our Oxford trip!”

Isabella R., Global Navigator Alum

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Our London writing courses: an overview

We’ve been running in courses in Faber’s London offices since 2009 – an unrivalled opportunity for aspiring authors to step inside one of the world’s great independent publishing houses as they begin their own writing journey.

Our London courses are always capped at fifteen students per class – small enough for the group to form a bond and really engage with each other’s work, but with enough breadth of experience and interests to facilitate constructive, dynamic discussions in the room.

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Our advanced courses in fiction and poetry offer the next step for the committed writer – serious writing time, industry advice and expert guidance, along with a close-knit group of fellow writers to keep you on track.

London Writing Courses ( 40 )

Writing a Novel (Evening)

What do these levels mean?

Richard T. Kelly, Sarah May, Joanna Briscoe, Diana Evans, Sophie Mackintosh, Claire Daverley

Wednesday 02 Oct 2024

Application Deadline

Sunday 15 Sep 2024

Places available

Writing a Novel (Daytime)

Shelley Weiner, Sabrina Broadbent, Nikesh Shukla, Sophie Mackintosh, Nicola Dinan

Thursday 03 Oct 2024

Writing Lives

Richard Skinner

Monday 12 Aug 2024

Writing Women

Katherine Angel, Sharlene Teo

Monday 19 Aug 2024

Last few places available

Start to Write Poetry

Richard scott.

Saturday 31 Aug 2024

Start to Write

Richard Skinner, Sarah May

The Five Day Short Story

Shelley weiner.

Monday 02 Sep 2024

Start Your Memoir

Patti miller.

Monday 09 Sep 2024

Writing Fiction

Wednesday 18 Sep 2024

Getting Started: Beginners' Fiction

Mick jackson.

Thursday 19 Sep 2024

London Course Tutors

Our London tutors are all published authors, handpicked from Faber and beyond, as well as experienced teachers with in-depth knowledge of the industry.

Richard Skinner is a novelist, poet and critic. His most recent book, The Mirror , was described as ‘beautifully written...

Katherine Angel

Katherine Angel is the author of Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again (Verso, 2021), Daddy Issues (Peninsula Press, 2019), and...

Richard Scott was born in London in 1981. His pamphlet Wound (Rialto) won the Michael Marks Poetry Award 2016 and his poem...

Sarah May is the highly acclaimed author of seven novels, including The Nudist Colony , (shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award...

Shelley Weiner is an acclaimed novelist, short-story writer and journalist who has, over the years, established a reputation...

Patti Miller is the author of ten books, three of which are writing texts: Writing Your Life; The Memoir Book and Writing True Stories ...

Sue Gee is a novelist and short story writer who ran the MA Writing Programme at Middlesex University from 2000 till 2008...

Mick is a Booker Prize–shortlisted author of four novels and two collections of short stories. His novels – The Underground Man ...

Guest Tutor

Sharlene Teo

Sharlene Teo is a Singaporean novelist and lecturer based in London. Her debut novel Ponti won the Deborah Rogers Writers' Award, was shortlisted for the Hearst Big Book Award and Edward Stanford Award...

I really felt part of the Faber family, and continue to do so [...] The course is really well organised, and the team work hard to make the experience valuable and productive.

The course is really well organised, and the team work hard to make the experience valuable and productive.

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Get comprehensive editorial feedback on your manuscript from our experienced readers – whether it’s still a work-in-progress or you’re preparing to submit to literary agents.

We offer a range of mentoring options if you’d prefer to work one-on-one with an established writer to help you shape your project and realise your writing ambitions.

Browse the Reading Room

From author interviews and writing tips to creative writing exercises and reading lists, we've got everything you need to get started – and to keep going.

Recommendations from Faber

The essential companion for your writing life from the Director of the Fiction Programme at Faber Academy. Writing a Novel is not a set of instructions: it is a way of thinking, a conversation, a relationship in itself.

Nilesha Chauvet

The Revenge of Rita Marsh

A vigilante hunting predators online finds her work coming too close to home in this heart-pounding debut thriller from an outstanding new voice and graduate of Faber Academy's Writing a Novel course.

Release the Bats: A Pocket Guide to Writing Your Way Out Of It

The Booker Prize-winning author of Vernon God Little returns with a book about writing fiction.

Founded in 1929 in London, Faber is one of the world's great publishing houses. Our list of authors includes thirteen Nobel Laureates and six Booker Prize-winners.

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Course Level Guide

There’s something for everyone at the Faber Academy, whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned writer or somewhere in between. To help you select the right course for you, this guide breaks down what the different levels mean.

These courses are ideal for those who are curious about writing and have little to no prior experience in the field. There are no pre-requisite for these courses – all we ask is that you come with an open mind and a keenness to learn. That’s not to say they aren’t suitable for someone with more experience, though – if you’re looking to refresh your skills or experiment with a new area of writing, you’re also welcome to enrol.

These courses are ideal for those who have some experience in writing – as a hobby, or perhaps through academic or professional work – and are looking for challenging courses to hone their skills further. These courses are also a good next step if you’ve already taken a beginners’ class but don’t feel ready to commit to an advanced course yet.

These courses are ideal for seasoned writers who are serious about getting published. Entry to most of these courses is on an application basis and writers will usually be asked to submit samples of their work-in-progress or a past project.

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Writing Groups/Workshops in London

Hello all, hope you're all well and taking care of yourselves!

TLDR: I'm looking for writing groups, people of any and all ages, anywhere in the city, workshop style or gather round and write together - any will do! DM me or drop a comment if you knw of any please please please!

I have just recently moved back to London (Bermondsey area) after a few years at home during the pandemic. Completed a masters there in creative writing during that time. Now I'm back and looking for a group to write with, discuss work with and I suppose in general join/form a small community.

Writing is always easiest I find when there's a little pressure to perform or make a deadline and I was wondering if anyone here on r/London has found a writing group (that is open/accepting new members) or would be interested in forming one! Please get in touch fellow writers/creatives!

Take care of yourselves xo

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