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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.

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W R I T E   C L U B

Write Club is a community of creatives that come together to write, discuss and share work.

Whether writing is your career, expression or lifelong dream, we create

spaces to explore, experiment and expand your writing practice.

Write Club is anchored in monthly events with high profile guest speakers, retreats, supper clubs and digital meet-ups all designed to establish a routine of writing, inspire confidence and create a community for what can sometimes feel like a solo profession. No previous writing experience is required to attend any of our sessions. 

To find out more about the sessions we run, please visit the spaces we host:

O U R    S P A C E S

G U E S T   S P E A K E R S

Write Club has hosted over thirty illustrious guest speakers from across fiction and non-fiction publishing, poetry and the F ilm and TV industry. Our session structure is unique in that the guest introduces themselves, answering questions from participants about their careers before they s et a writing task for our members.  Participants then write responses for over an hour (or longer) before reading them back in front of the guest speaker - resulting in a unique, experimental and collective sharing session.  Previous Write Club Gues t Speakers include:  

-  Laurie Nunn -  Emmy Award Winning Creator and Showrunner of   ' Sex Education '

- Polly Bennett - Oscar Winning Movement Director - 'Elvis', 'Saltburn', 'Bohemian Rhapsody' 

- Travis Alabanza -  Artist, Wri ter and Performer incl. ' Burger z' and ' None of the Above'

- Anthony Anaxagorou  - Poet, Author  and  Royal Society of Literature Fellow

-  Jon Brit tain  - Olivier Winning Playwright & Writer  - 'Rotterdam', 'The Crown' - Esther Freud -  Author 'I Couldn't Love You More', 'Hideous Kinky', 'The Sea House'

- Andrew Davies - BAFTA Award Winning Screenwriter - ' House of Cards', 'War & Peace'

- Isis Davis - Actor and Writer -  'Killing Eve' and 'Fast Girls'

- Mike Figgis - Oscar nominated Director and Screenwriter - 'Leaving Las Vegas' - Daisy Goodwin  - Novelist, Producer and Showrunner of ITV's ' Victoria'

- Luke Jennings - Creator and Writer - ' Killing Eve', 'Project Villenille' -  Miriam Lucia - Intimacy Coordinator - ' White Lotus', 'House of the Dragon'

- Selina Lim - Bafta and Emmy Award Winning Writer - 'Sex Education', 'Hanna'

- Vinay Patel  - Award Winning Screenwriter -  'Doctor Who', 'Murdered by My Father, One Day'

R E T R E A T S

We run two Writing Retreats in the UK every year - one in late Spring, the other in early Autumn. All accommodation, meals and yoga sessions are included in the price.  Run at cost to make them as accessible as possible and designed to create the perfect conditions for writing, our Write Club retreats are our favourite times of the year.  

T E S T I M O N I A L S

- KEVEN BOBBY BLANCO

"If you’re looking for a place to write and join an open and inclusive community Write Club is without a doubt the place to be."  

"I was super nervous about attending this session but I'm so glad I did! From the outset the club was welcoming and friendly and I even felt confident enough, in the short time I'd been there, to share my work with the group."

- SINEAD LAMBE

"Write Club is exactly the kind of event series I have been hoping to see at Soho House x Soho Works. So great to join a community of like minded creatives, to do something so productive and inspiring together. Such a well organised, quality event."

- JACQUELINE MATHIAS

"What made the experience special was feeling an immediate sense of belonging. Everyone listened, everyone breathed. It was focused and structured but also lucid and calm. We were encouraged to search, for as long as we needed, for the right words, before putting pens to paper. Our guest speaker was open and candid, sharing pearls of wisdom - guiding us with generosity and humour. The experience instilled a shot of confidence in me and my writing. It made me feel like I’ve got this. Which is all I could’ve hoped for when I walked through the door".  

- DAVID ALEXANDER

- KHAMISI McKENZIE

"It’s been a year since I joined Write Club, and in that time, it’s significantly helped me develop areas of my writing. 

The opportunity to hear from other writers, directors, playwrights, actors and novelists helps remove the self-imposed barriers would-be writers sometimes place on ourselves. The exposure you gain from hearing from a range of people allows you to discover something new about yourself and your storytelling approach, getting you out of your creative comfort zones. You get to write and think in a way you may not be accustomed to.

Write Club is a space that can fuel creativity, offer inspiration, keep you grounded on your journey and hold you accountable to your ambitions to write, create and ultimately share your work with the world."

"Since attending my first Write Club several months ago I’ve made a point not to miss a session.  Writing can so often become a solitary and somber experience so the chance to experiment and explore different techniques and approaches in an open and friendly environment each month has been incredibly valuable. I’ve found the Write Club especially helpful in finding the joy in writing through sharing work and collaborating with others. 

The breadth of the guest speakers’ experiences at the forefront of their fields presents the opportunity to gain an insight into the potential scope and power of language in mediums from Sanskrit-inspired poetry through to major blockbuster films.

The chance to experience and engage with such accomplished experts across such varied paths is a rare privilege and has been especially impactful for me as I’ve routinely found myself working pieces of experimental poetry, prose, and scripts developed during Write Club exercises into my projects.  

Instrumental in expanding my creative horizons and opening my work to new perspectives and ideas; my writing owes a great deal to the Write Club, and I couldn’t recommend attending highly enough to any eager or aspiring writer. The chance to share a passion for the craft of writing with a cohort of welcoming and like-minded people is reason enough to come along and try."

- MONTY JONES

Access and Widening Participation

UCL East Saturday Club – Writing and Talking

Free weekly workshops for Years 9, 10 and 11 who live and/or go to school in the London boroughs of Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest. 

UCL East Writing and Talking Saturday Club is a year-long programme of inspiring classes in various areas relating to writing, talking and communication. Beginning in November 2024, the Club offers you the opportunity to hone your writing and talking skills through a wide range of activities.

Delivered by UCL experts and academics and hosted in our new Marshgate building on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, this exciting new Club gives you the chance to try out writing poetry, combining words and performance and have a go at scripting and filming a short documentary. Explore creative writing and theatrical play and use your imagination to respond to and produce texts, while learning how to think creatively, work with others and express ideas through words, sounds, performance and more.

Club members will also take part in national events, including masterclasses with leading industry professionals and the Summer Show, where Saturday Clubs nationwide exhibit their work in a public exhibition – all for free!

Dates and Times

The club runs 10:00-13:00 on Saturdays during term time. The club will start in the autumn term 2024 and run until July 2025. Full session dates will be confirmed in writing on acceptance to the Club.

Applications are open for students who will be in Year 9, 10 or 11 at the start of September 2024. You should also be living and/or going to school in the London boroughs of Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest. Apply through the online application form or contact us for further information at  [email protected] .

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Creative Writing Club

² navigation, what is it.

Creative Writing Club is a free writing resources for children aged 4-13. Use our Accelerated Writing tools to get your class, or your child writing in a fast and fun way.

Tips for using Creative Writing Club.

CWC apps and ‘writing frames’ are found in our themes area where there are 53 writing themes for KS1-KS3 writers. If you’d rather get them writing with pen and paper, you can print them out get your class writing. Each writing topic is designed to last around 45mins – with the pupils working in pairs – including the planning stage. This leaves 15mins at the end of the lesson where the class can share their stories out.

Hall of Fame

Creative Writing Club (for schools and libraries)

Creative Writing Club (parents)

For parents and tutors.

Parents and tutors are welcome to use our materials and apps for free but we would really appreciate your help. Why not buy a book from the Creative Writing Club shop? Many of our books come with puzzles and resources that make them ideal for study at home.

Writing workshops and assemblies for schools

We offer author visits for KS1-KS3 with Creative Writing Club founder Robin Price (author of the Spartapuss , Beowuff, London Deep and the Roobarb and Custard series). Workshops can be history or Shakespeare themed, or based on any of the 50 topics in our themes area. To inquire about a school visit call Yvonne Lang on 01535 656015 ext 9850 or email [email protected] for details a free pdf with Robin’s 7 tips for story writing. There is more about the methodology behind the materials and accelerated writing here.

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Complete Creative Writing Course

Tuesday night write club – online.

*** The next courses will commence autumn 2024. To receive updates email ‘subscribe’ to [email protected] ***

A relaxed weekly creative writing session for adults with:

– Writing prompts and exercises – Goal setting – Your writing questions answered – A chance to share work – A friendly & supportive atmosphere

Everyone – all welcome from complete beginner to published author

Max group size is 15

Next course dates tbc shortly – email [email protected] to be kept informed

7.30-8.45pm on Zoom Last session optional meet-up at Somers Town Coffee House near London King’s Cross station)

Alice Adams is the author of Invincible Summer (Picador/Little, Brown), published in 2016 in over ten countries and seven languages, which got great reviews around the world from the likes of The Times , The New York Times and The Washington Post .

Her short fiction has appeared in publications including  The Times and Paul Kingsnorth’s Dark Mountain anthology.

Alice holds an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Manchester and is a highly experienced creative writing teacher.

Testimonials:

‘I loved the sense of community and it was inspiring hearing about other people’s creative processes and goals. Also, learning from an author and hearing her experiences and practices, and hearing from others on their creative journey and how their lives shape what they’re up to.’

– Laura, Tuesday Night Write Club, February 2024

‘I loved the prompts. I felt free to write. Online felt right for this format and really worked for me. I addressed some reasons why I don’t write!’

– Ross Mullan, Tuesday Night Write Club, December 2023

‘These courses have been amazing opportunities to learn, grow as a writer and kickstart new projects. Thank you!’

– Maggie, Intensive Summer Workshop, June 2023

‘It was really comprehensive and did everything possible to assist us in practical ways.

It built our confidence with small challenges, and opened up our understanding of the practical side of writing and of rules and methods that we had not thought of.

Alice was really generous about her own experience and journey towards publication, which encouraged us all to open up and relax into the process.’

– Lynn, Intensive Summer Workshop, June 2023

‘Very open, relaxed and informal … covered all the areas I wanted it to … definitely invigorated me to write more.’

– Adrian Cheesley, Intensive Summer Workshop, June 2023

‘I liked the informality, the space, the time (although there is never enough), and the conversations. I felt people’s anxieties were very well managed. I felt privileged to be part of this group. Thank you so much.’

– Catherine, Intensive Summer Workshop, June 2023

‘I think the lessons are very helpful, not only for learning but also to get inspired, motivated and meet other people with similar interests.’

– Anna Dalla, Intensive Summer Workshop, June 2023

‘A unique, fresh and honest course. Alice is generous with her insight and attention, not only facilitating riveting discussions about the elements of creative writing but also about who we are as writers.’

– Nadia, Advanced Course, October 2022

‘Very inclusive.’

– Ben Gareh, Advanced Course, October 2022

‘I enjoyed the dynamics of the group and the diversity of interests and stories. I loved the exercises!’

– Jenny Ridgewell, Original Course, October 2022

‘Strong on encouragement and analysis.’

– Jonny, Advanced Course, October 2022

‘Lovely tutor! Alice was brilliant at everything. Supportive group, constructive feedback.’

– Natalie, Advanced Course, October 2022

‘Excellent professional tutoring by Alice. Very useful to hear from a published writer about all the aspects of getting published. I loved the writing exercises and used them to advance my novel.’

– Robin Wills, Weeklong Summer Workshop 2022

‘The course opened my eyes to new ways of approaching my writing. Great exercises. I felt it has really helped my confidence. Very inspiring to hear others in the class as well.’

– Russ Mullan, Weeklong Summer Workshop 2022

‘What did I like about the course? Everything! Perfectly balanced. One of the most liberating weeks of my life. Thank you.’

– Catriona Mills, Weeklong Summer Workshop 2022

‘Open conversations about writing and life. Really good advice for beginning writers and writers who have trouble getting started. Inspired by Alice’s journey and process. Learned a lot about myself as a writer.’

– Anonymous, Original Course, October 2022

‘I feel I’ve made a major improvement in my ability to take any project forward with enthusiasm and trust the process. Alice’s plotting tools are superb. ‘

– Lisa Sanfilipo, Original Course, October 2022

‘This course gave me back my joy of writing, and with the guidebook I was missing.’

– Donna, Advanced Course, October 2022

‘I now think of writing all the time thanks to this course, and am writing regularly.’

– Moya, Original Course, October 2022

‘The course was very informative and opened me up to thinking creatively in a very supportive way to discover the delight of creative writing.’

– Lesley Wilson, Advanced Course, October 2022

‘Just a quick note to say that today I finished my second draft of the novel I started writing after one of your fantastic courses.

There loads of things to pick at but I got there and it’s most definitely thanks to your course and your kind encouragement.

Didn’t think I could enjoy blood, sweat and tears quite so much.

A huge thank you!’

– Margaret, Advanced Course, Spring 2022

‘It has pushed me to actually create ideas and move them forward. It’s like I have broken through the wall of ‘I want to’, and now ‘I can and I will’. Love the varied exercises and gained confidence in reading my work out, which I’m rubbish at. Wish I could be doing the course all the time, frankly.’

– Jessica Bumpus, Weeklong Summer Workshop 2022

‘I highly recommend this course!

It ran for five days and covered the essential elements of writing a novel. The critiques I received were very insightful, and it motivated me to think about flow and edit a piece to make it more impactful.’

– Nadia, Weeklong Summer Workshop 2022

‘What did I like about the course? Everything!

The wide range of exercises that made me approach writing problems in different ways. The tutor’s observations about writing, and feedback and insights into the industry.’

– Jonny, Weeklong Summer Workshop 2022

‘I am so grateful to the course.

It has given me confidence as a writer, and most importantly I learnt so many techniques in such a short period time, all of which have been applied to my writing.

The group has been incredibly supportive, and I felt so comfortable reading my work, even though the thought of it originally filled me with dread. I learnt a lot just listening to others.

I really loved the writing prompts, and at first I was worried I wouldn’t be able to write on the spot but they really work. I have even used some of the prices i wrote in my first draft.

Thank you so much for this amazing course.

I will be back in the future and will recommend!’

– Daniel Magson, Autumn 2020

‘Alice has a natural talent for teaching and facilitating the development of writing in a kind of invisible way – don’t know how she does it. She creates a very safe environment where you feel able to express yourself even in the shitty first draft stage. Learnt so much.’

– Janette, Advanced Course, Spring 2020

‘Great group of colleagues. Alice is a lovely teacher, thoughtful and responsive to the needs of the students. She shares personal experiences, which is really helpful.’

– Carolyn Housman, Advanced Course, Spring 2020

‘Setting and content are good. Plenty to do – exercises are appropriate and useful. Clear tuition, kind and thoughtful.’

– Michael Butler, Advanced Course, Spring 2020

‘Alice is a terrific tutor. Also enjoyed the company of others on the course – it was altogether a very supportive and positive environment.’

– Abby, Advanced Course, Spring 2020

‘Excellent as usual. I always feel I grow as a writer after each course.’

– Yasser, Advanced Course, Spring 2020

‘It was a really encouraging environment but also pushed me to work towards my personal goals.’

– Eleanor Philpott, Advanced Course, Spring 2020

‘I liked the encouragement and direction – I now know what to do and how to do it, or how to work out how to do it. I gained confidence in my writing. Thank you so much!’

– Deborah, Original Course, Spring 2020

‘Beautifully presented. Enjoyed the relaxed style. Made a shy person like me immediately feel at ease. Very inspirational and opened the door to creativity.’

– Anonymous, Original Course, Spring 2020

‘I liked the techniques to get started and avoid writers’ block. Group reading was most useful.’

– Gareth Williams, Original Course, Spring 2020

‘The spotlight sessions are awesome! The breadth of technical feedback I received was good for me and gave me clarity in my project.’

– Leke, Advanced Course, Autumn 2019

‘I really liked the sense of support, both from the teachers and other students. Safe space for writers!’

– Anonymous, Advanced Course, Autumn 2019

‘Really motivating and helps me actually make progress. Also a great opportunity to meet people with a shared interest who are supportive and encouraging. I’ve learnt a lot and feel like I‘ve really developed.’

– Becky, Advanced Course, Autumn 2019

‘I liked all of it 🙂 Particularly, the content around different elements of the craft, the experience, the support and encouragement, talking to other writers at a similar stage, hearing other people’s stories, the weekly goals and accountability.’

– Simon Horton, Advanced Course, Autumn 2019

‘I’ve attended the course several times before over the last few years and always find it incredibly beneficial to my development as a writer. The encouraging and constructive feedback from reading your work is highly useful, as are the exercises.’

– Yasser Saffar, Advanced Course, Autumn 2019

‘Great to meet other writers – who are actually writing at various stages. The Spotlight Session was daunting but hugely helpful. Wonderfully encouraging, thank you!’

– Dominique Fenn, Advanced Course, Autumn 2019

‘The venue is excellent. So far as the course is concerned, the exercises are excellent and I found them very helpful, as is meeting other writers.’

– Derek Williams, Advanced Course, Autumn 2019

‘It was great to add some structure and process to my writing, and to have feedback on my work. I enjoyed the tips and guidance around structure, process, character and plot. It was really lovely to meet other budding writers, and share challenges and successes with them.’

– Joshua, Original Course, Autumn 2019

‘The location was great – the artistic connections and accessibility. The tutors (being writers themselves) are witty, creative, fun, experienced and knowledgeable.’

– Shammy Batra, Original Course, Autumn 2019

‘Well organised interactive sessions that I found insightful, informative and a pleasure to attend. Thank you!’

– Anonymous, Original Course, Autumn 2019

‘I liked the different topics covered, the insistence on presenting work from exercises and the safe and welcoming environment.’

– Jordan Watson, Original Course, Autumn 2019

Love books?

London creative club is pleased to offer regular literary events (live on zoom and in person), usually on friday evenings or the weekend.   we are just planning our next literary event so stay tuned.

Shakespeare Walk

Guided tour fee: £15

Meeting Point: Entrance to the George Inn on Borough High Street.  Close to London Bridge Tube Station.

End Point: Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Pub on Fleet Street

“He was not of an age, but for all time.” 

On our walk today we travel back in time to experience the sights, sounds and smells of Southwark over 400 years ago.  Together we walk the very streets that the Bard once trod and as we do so we explore the friendships and rivalries in his life, hear about the life of an actor and of a theatre-goer and learn about the ever important patrons, delving deep to find out more about the life of this enigmatic, remarkable figure and the world he once inhabited.

We begin our journey at The George Pub, London’s last remaining galleried inn.  From there we wander by Borough Market to the River Thames, enjoying the sights and sounds of Bankside and passing Southwark Cathedral, where Shakespeare’s brother Edmund lies buried.

We encounter the remains of the original Globe Theatre, as well as Sam Wanamaker’s triumphant reconstruction and walk by the old Rose Theatre, the Bear Gardens and see the Feryman’s seat where he would wait to ferry theatregoers back and forth.  We end our tour by crossing the river to Blackfriars to find the site of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre and explore this area north of the river which Shakespeare would have known well.

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Enthusiastic and fun, Laura Adams is an experienced London Blue Badge Tourist Guide, former actress and storyteller. She loves to impart her knowledge of London in an engaging way and to bring the city to life. She has a special interest in women’s history (or her-story) and literature.

During lockdown she founded Women Inspire, a podcast and blog which seeks to shine a spotlight on remarkable women past and present, many of whom have gone unrecognised or been forgotten.

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Anna worked in publishing for the first half of her career, after having graduated from the University of Heidelberg in Germany and the Paris Business School ESCP. She has a multicultural and multilingual background as she lived and worked in Russia, Germany, France and England for many years.

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The Bristol Group was established in 2018 and currently host a quarterly coffee morning for members to chat and connect, share advice and celebrate writing achievements. All members are welcome!

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The Cambridge Group are a newly established group. We are currently planning to host a meet-up every two months, primarily in person such as picnics, local walks and gatherings linked to local book events, with the option of online meet-ups in the future.

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Established in June 2021, the group meet in Canterbury, Whitstable and online for informal sessions to network, share and learn from one another.

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The Chilterns Group was established in January 2021 and hosts a mix of online and in person meet-ups in Amersham. Sessions are informal and usually include a themed discussion or prompts to discuss our writing lives.

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The Cornish Chapter is an informal group which meets around five times a year for lunch in Truro, sometimes featuring a guest speaker. We also have open forums on themes including agents and publishers and offer advice and support to one another.

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The Cumbria and Lancaster Group was established in October 2021 for members in the north west to share advice and support one another. The group are currently meeting on Zoom and host a range of themed discussions and informal sessions. All members welcome from the surrounding area!

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Established in 2010, Devon Writers Group host monthly online sessions for members to connect, chat and share advice. New members are always welcome!

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This group started meeting in March 2021 and are currently host a mix of online and in person informal monthly sessions for members to meet fellow authors in the area.

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Established in June 2021, the group meets on the last Friday of the month from 11am. Our meetings are unstructured and usually start with coffee and end with lunch. We are a small informal group who encourage and support each other’s creativity and professional writing lives. All members welcome!

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East Anglian Writers, based in Norwich, was formed in the 1960s. We aim to bring together professional authors working or living in Norfolk and Suffolk. We host a mix of in person and online events including discussions, talks and socials in the Norwich area.

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The East Midlands Group was formed in 2018 and runs informal sessions for members to share advice, experiences, questions and words of wisdom on all things literary. The group alternate between monthly online and in person sessions at The Broadway, Nottingham. All members welcome!

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New in 2024! A group of writers spanning from Hull to York. We host monthly social meet ups, usually on a Saturday at 13:00. We will be hosting some talks and interactive events later in the year.

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Established in November 2020, the group run a mix of online and in person informal sessions to network, share and learn from one another. In person lunchtime and evening meet-ups rotate around the three locations. Sessions include themed discussions and socials, and sometimes feature guest speakers from industry.

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The Edinburgh Group was established in January 2023 and hosts a mix of online and in person meet-ups. We meet at Argonaut Books in Leith for an informal get together and both online and in person sessions offer member-led discussions and the opportunity to connect with fellow authors.

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Established in August 2022, the group hosts monthly online meet-ups for members across France. Sessions take place on Zoom and feature themed discussions and short talks about writing. All members welcome.

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The Glasgow Group includes a mix of published and self-published authors in all kinds of genres through fiction, non-fiction, books for children, young adults and adults. Our primary focus is to support and encourage each other with our writing and by sharing our expertise and experience with each other. We meet once a month and rotate our venue between the South side, the West end and Zoom in order to make it easier for everyone to attend meetings.

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This group started meeting in December 2022 and host monthly in person meet-ups in Stroud for members to connect and share advice on writing. All welcome from the surrounding area.

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The Herefordshire Group was founded in 2019 and now hosts a mix of online and in person meet-ups to chat and connect. Meet fellow authors in your area, discuss your work and support one another.

Online sessions are every two months (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec) on the second Monday of the month at 7.30pm. On the second Tuesday of the intervening months (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov) we meet face to face at The Green Man, Fownhope, HR1 4PE at 12pm for an informal lunch and a chat. Please email group organiser Marilyn Pemberton to attend the lunch.

Hertfordshire Writers

Hertfordshire Writers was founded in 2016. The group hosts a mix of online and in person meet-ups in Hitchin on the second Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm. Meet-ups are informal and occasionally include a short talk and Q&A with a group member or themed discussion.

Highlands & Moray Group

Established in March 2023, the group host monthly online meet-ups for authors across the Scottish Highlands to connect and support one another. Online sessions feature themed discussions and are friendly and supportive.

Ireland Group

The Ireland Group started meeting in September 2021 for informal, supportive online sessions for authors to connect, share and learn from one another. All members welcome!

London Non-Fiction Group

The London Non-Fiction Group was founded in 2019 and are currently meeting online. SoA non-fiction writers get together for an informal chat to share their work and current projects, sometimes including a short talk and Q&A with a group member or external speaker. The group is friendly and supportive and new members are always welcome!

Manchester Group

Established in January 2020, the group currently meet on the first Friday of the month from 10am for an informal coffee and networking session, and the third Thursday of the month from 6.30pm. Sessions usually feature a themed discussion or talk from a group member, with time for general discussion and networking. All members welcome!

Monmouth Group

The Monmouth Group meets on the first Friday of the month at 11am. This is an informal meet-up for authors in the area to discuss their work and share advice on publishing. Members from the surrounding borders with Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire are welcome!

We represent a wide variety of writers and usually meet for lunch at a Nice restaurant to discuss our work. All members are welcome!

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Informal online sessions for members across the area to chat, connect, share advice and support one another.

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Welcome to the North East Group. We meet quarterly in person near the central station at Newcastle Upon Tyne on a Saturday morning. The focus will be on a guest speaker to spark the imagination on a wide range of topics about writing. Join members to socialise, connect and share ideas in the heart of the city.

North Wales Group

This group runs informal online sessions for authors across North Wales to connect and share advice, sometimes featuring a themed discussion or talk. Meet-ups are on the last Thursday of the month from 7pm on Zoom. All welcome!

Novelists in London

Novelists in London is a friendly, informal group for fiction writers to get together, discuss their projects and support one another. We meet online once a month and new members are always welcome.

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Established in October 2020, the Oxfordshire Group host informal online sessions to chat and connect with authors in the area. Sessions usually include a themed discussion with time for social chat. The group also meet in person over the summer months, usually in central Oxford.

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The Salisbury and Wiltshire Group is new in 2024. We host monthly meetings in Salisbury, providing a friendly, informal opportunity to connect and chat with local SoA members. All members welcome!

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A new group for 2024. We meet on the last Monday of the month, 10am-12pm in Kelso for an informal get together to meet fellow authors, discuss our work and share advice. All members welcome!

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The Scottish Islands Group started in September 2021 and runs monthly online sessions on the last Tuesday of the month at 7pm for members to connect, learn and support one another. Members welcome from all scottish islands including Orkney, Shetland, and the Inner and Outer Hebrides.

Scottish Non-Fiction Group

This new group began in April 2021 and hosts online sessions for non-fiction authors from across Scotland to discuss the business of writing, the publishing industry and share advice. We hope to meet in person in the future but will continue online sessions so as many authors from across Scotland can join.

The group is currently planning meet-ups for 2024.

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The Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells formed in April 2022 and host in person meet ups in both locations for members to meet fellow authors in their area, network and make connections.

Shropshire Group

Established in March 2021, the group host regular online sessions for members across Shropshire to connect, share advice and support one another. Sessions include talks, discussions and workshops.

The group are in need of a volunteer to take over running the online sessions, so please get in touch if you’re interested.

Somerset Group

Established in March 2021, the Somerset Group hosts monthly online meet-ups for authors across the area to connect and support one another. Sessions often include a themed discussion or member-led talk to share advice and learn new skills. The group will continue online sessions to be as inclusive as possible and welcome new members.

South East London Group

The South East London Group is new in 2024. We host monthly meetings in Herne Hill, providing a friendly, informal opportunity to connect and chat with local SoA members. All members welcome!

Spain Group

Established in May 2023, the group host quarterly informal online sessions on Zoom for SoA members in Spain to meet fellow authors and share current projects. New members welcome!

Surrey Group

The group meet for lunch in Guildford, usually featuring a speaker from the group on wide ranging topics about writing. Members pay for their own food and drink and guests are welcome.

Swansea Group

The Swansea Group is new in 2024. We host monthly meetings, alternating between online on the first Thursday of the month and in person on the second Friday of the month. Come along for a friendly, informal opportunity to connect and chat with local SoA members and learn more about the business of writing – all members welcome!

Tufnell Park Writers

Tufnell Park Writers is a vibrant local group that features guest speakers, themed discussions, social events including summer picnics, Christmas parties and even the occasional excursion. If you are a writer seeking inspiration, support, improvement of knowledge or you just want to make some more author friends then this is the place for you.

With usually meeting on the first Wednesday of each month for a Prompt 7pm start, upstairs in The Lord Palmerston, Tufnell Park, NW5 1HU. We also have ad hoc extra-curricular dates for special guest speakers and social events.

Warwickshire Group

Established in April 2020, the Warwickshire Group host a regular creative writing coffee morning on the last Friday of the month in Leamington Spa. We also host occasional events in Kenilworth and Warwick, alongside regular online sessions. Events feature a themed discussion or talk and are informal for members to make connections and share advice on writing.

West Midlands Group

The West Midlands Group is new in 2024! We are still settling on a schedule but currently aim for one in-person and one Zoom meeting every two months. Zoom meetings are themed conversations around topics of interest to writers. In-person meetings take place in a cafe in central Birmingham – we meet for a social coffee followed by some quiet writing time together, so bring your preferred writing equipment (e.g. pen/paper or laptop) with you. All members welcome.

West Yorkshire Group

The group started in March 2022 as a space to to support fellow authors, develop friendships, and share opportunities in the local area. The group host a quarterly in person meet-up between Leeds and Ilkley. If you know of a venue in your local area which we could use to host a meet-up, please get in touch. All members welcome!

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Established in April 2023, the group host informal in person meet-ups in Winchester for SoA members to meet fellow authors and share current projects. New members welcome!

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Our creative writing workshops

Through our creative writing workshops, we provide a high energy, fun and nurturing environment for children to explore their imagination and express themselves in written form. Our workshop structure combine several years of experience as teachers, parents and authors to offer quality and stimulating workshops for your children. We keep our range of writing activities interesting and varied so that children keep coming back term after term! We have experience of working with disadvantaged and neurodiverse children.

How we do it

We partner with local schools and organisations to instil and develop a genuine love of writing in children, which we hope will stay with them for life. We carefully design our lesson plans around themes that would engage and intrigue children. We incorporate a range of learning styles to keep the children engaged. The link below provides some examples of what we cover in our workshops - please click the green icon below to find out more

Damisi is a writer and poet and has published several pieces of poetry and short stories in literary magazines.

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Office Manager

Nuria has a degree in Business Studies and extensive experience in administration and marketing

E-learn Writing Course

Now launched.

We are very excited to announce the launch of our online creative writing workshops. Please click on the link below to find out more

Course Content

Welcome to game of stories, listen to me before you start, what makes a good story, characterisation, bringing it all together, the course includes, past events.

  We have been using Writing Champions as an after school club this half term and are extremely impressed. The children are really enjoying the club and the bubbling noise of excitement can be heard across the school! It is lovely to see so many children engaged in creative writing. We will definitely be using Writing Champions in the future.   Ms Poynter, Literacy Lead Scotts Park Primary School

  Taylor absolutely loves to write, especially short stories and your classes have helped enhance her vocabulary and creativity. Your classes have given her the confidence to share her short stories with family and friends, whereas before she felt her work wasn’t good enough. We all agree her expression, use of similes and content have greatly improved and it is a pleasure to read her work.   Kelly Red Hill school

  As a parent I have been really impressed by the careful planning and structured approach taken to the sessions. An outline of what will be covered in class is shared with parents at the beginning of term which is very helpful. The tutors are well engaged and always at hand to provide feedback at the end of the sessions. I also liked the certificate (or bookmark!) of achievement given to the children at the end of the term which makes them proud of the work they have done and the new skills learnt.   La Fontaine School

  My son was a reluctant writer and reluctant reader before attending the creative writing sessions. After a term at Writing Champions, I have seen his interest in reading improve. He has even spontaneously picked up a pen and paper to write his own stories!   Mrs Rana La Fontaine School

  My child really enjoys Writing Champions. She comes home enthusiastic about the sessions and having produced some wonderfully imaginative stories in various styles. I can really see the progress she is making and confidence growing. I also appreciate the easy and efficient online booking system and the clear communications from Writing Champions.   Fay La Fontaine School

  Writing Champions have been running a creative writing club at our school now for two terms and it has been a very positive experience for all involved. The club is well organised and run by engaging staff members. The school has not had to be involved with any of the club admin and can fully rely on the team to ensure that it runs smoothly each week. The children who have attended so far have been excited about attending the club and full of praise for Miles who runs our sessions. It has been lovely to see some of our less confident writers have the opportunity to express themselves through their creative writing and expand upon their own ideas week by week.   Ms Harman, Literacy lead St Nicholas School

  I really liked the sessions. The teacher was nice and supportive and was one of the best I ever had. The lessons were fun and imaginative. One of the best clubs I've ever been to.   Eva, Year 5 John Ball Primary School

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My school is not listed on your website. can i still register my child, is there a minimum age of child you accept, do you accept childcare vouchers.

• writing narratives about personal experiences and those of others (real and fictional)
•  discussing and recording ideas
• noting and developing initial ideas, drawing on reading and research where necessary
• using other similar writing as models for their own
• assessing the effectiveness of their own and others’ writing.
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