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Creative Writing Courses

Our creative writing courses are run by award-winning authors and industry experts from Faber and beyond. Whether you’re just starting out or an experienced writer taking the next step in your career, we offer the support and structure you need to achieve your writing goals.

Our creative writing courses: an overview

From one-day introductory workshops, to six-month advanced courses, Faber Academy offers a full range of creative writing courses for writers at every stage of their journey.

With options to study in-person at Faber's HQ in Hatton Garden, Newcastle, or online via our bespoke online classroom, writers can choose from classes in fiction, non-fiction or poetry with experienced and passionate tutors.

111 courses

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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Writing a Novel (Online)

A serious but flexible course for committed writers, with access to leading industry experts and round-the-clock support from our team.

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Advanced

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Online

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6 month +

Tutors

Jessica Moor, CJ Skuse

By Application

Start Date

Monday 19 Jan 2026

1 more start date available

Application Deadline

Sunday 04 Jan 2026

£2750
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Novel Writing

Writing a Novel (Daytime)

A comprehensive six-month writing course for the serious writer, with access to some of the biggest names in publishing.

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Advanced

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London

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6 month +

Tutors

Shelley Weiner, Joanna Briscoe, Keith Ridgway, Diana Evans, Nicola Dinan

By Application

Start Date

Tuesday 27 Jan 2026

Application Deadline

Sunday 11 Jan 2026

£4350
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Writing a Novel (Evening)

A comprehensive six-month writing course for the serious writer, with access to some of the biggest names in publishing.

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Advanced

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London

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6 month +

Tutors

Richard T. Kelly, Sarah May, Nikesh Shukla, Eimear McBride, Irenosen Okojie, Ova Ceren

By Application

Start Date

Tuesday 27 Jan 2026

Application Deadline

Sunday 11 Jan 2026

£4350
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Writing a Novel (Online)

A serious but flexible course for committed writers, with access to leading industry experts and round-the-clock support from our team.

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Advanced

What do these levels mean?

Location

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Online

Length

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6 month +

Tutors

Sarah May, Jessica Moor, CJ Skuse

By Application

Start Date

Monday 27 Apr 2026

1 more start date available

Application Deadline

Monday 13 Apr 2026

£2750
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Places available

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Novel Writing

Start to Write

A no-excuses, let’s-get-going, beginners' creative writing course to kickstart your writing life.

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Starting out

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London

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1-5 days

Tutors

Richard Skinner, Sarah May

Start Date

Saturday 29 Nov 2025

4 more start dates available

£100
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Poetry

Start to Write Poetry

Kickstart your writing life with a specially designed day of learning, writing and discussion from the home of British poetry.

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Starting out

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London

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1-5 days

Tutors

Richard Scott

Start Date

Saturday 29 Nov 2025

10 more start dates available

£75
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Start to Write

A no-excuses, let’s-get-going, beginners' creative writing course to kickstart your writing life.

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Starting out

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Online

Length

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1-5 days

Tutors

Marcel Theroux

Start Date

Saturday 29 Nov 2025

13 more start dates available

£100
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Masterclass: Editing

One of a series of six intensive, impactful masterclasses from Faber Academy's Director of Fiction.

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Advanced

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Online

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1-5 days

Tutors

Richard Skinner

Start Date

Monday 01 Dec 2025

1 more start date available

£75
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Poetry

An Introduction to Advanced Poetry

An introduction to Faber Academy's Advanced Poetry course for the serious writer.

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Advanced

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London

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1-5 days

Tutors

Maurice Riordan

Start Date

Thursday 04 Dec 2025

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Writing Evening – 4 December 2025

Want some focused time to write alongside other writers? Join us at our central London offices for Faber Academy’s Writing Evening. 

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Starting out

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London

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1-5 days

Start Date

Thursday 04 Dec 2025

3 more start dates available

£20
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Fiction Development, Short Story

The One Day Short Story

Strengthen your understanding of the short story form in this intensive, creative masterclass with acclaimed writer Leone Ross.

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Starting out

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Online

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1-5 days

Tutors

Leone Ross

Start Date

Saturday 13 Dec 2025

12 more start dates available

£100
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Novel Writing

Start to Write

A no-excuses, let’s-get-going, beginners' creative writing course to kickstart your writing life.

Level

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Starting out

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Location

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London

Length

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1-5 days

Tutors

Richard Skinner, Sarah May

Start Date

Saturday 13 Dec 2025

4 more start dates available

£100
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Manuscript Assessment

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.

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Mentoring

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.

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