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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.

71 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

By Application

Start Date

Monday 23 Jun 2025

Application Deadline

Sunday 08 Jun 2025

£2750
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Novel Writing

Writing a Novel Summer School

Re-immerse yourself in the craft of the novel and continue – or rediscover – the momentum and camaraderie of our world-famous course.

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Advanced

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London

Length

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12 weeks

Tutors

Richard T. Kelly, Shelley Weiner, Nikesh Shukla, Sarah May

By Application

Start Date

Wednesday 02 Jul 2025

Application Deadline

Sunday 01 Jun 2025

£1495
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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, Joanna Briscoe, Alice McIlroy, Diana Evans, Chris Power

By Application

Start Date

Wednesday 24 Sep 2025

1 more start date available

Application Deadline

Sunday 07 Sep 2025

£4350
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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

Length

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6 month +

Tutors

Shelley Weiner, Sabrina Broadbent, Nikesh Shukla, Sarah Harman, Sophie Mackintosh, Leone Ross

By Application

Start Date

Thursday 25 Sep 2025

1 more start date available

Application Deadline

Sunday 07 Sep 2025

£4350
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Novel Writing

Writing a Novel (Newcastle)

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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Newcastle

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6 month +

Tutors

Richard T. Kelly, Claire Daverley, Yara Rodrigues Fowler

By Application

Start Date

Monday 13 Oct 2025

Application Deadline

Sunday 14 Sep 2025

£3000
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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 26 May 2025

£75
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Fiction Development

The Writers’ Path: Writing and Walking

Explore the streets of Hatton Garden, and how walking can spark your writing, in this new day-long course.

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Starting out

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London

Length

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1-5 days

Tutors

Taran Khan

Start Date

Saturday 31 May 2025

£100
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Fiction Development

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 31 May 2025

5 more start dates available

£100
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Fiction Development

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

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1-5 days

Tutors

Marcel Theroux

Start Date

Saturday 31 May 2025

7 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 31 May 2025

4 more start dates available

£75
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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 21 Jun 2025

£100
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Getting Started: Beginners' Fiction

Everything you need to call yourself a writer – discipline, craft skills and a great group of people to work with – in one online writing course experience.

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Starting out

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Online

Length

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12 weeks

Tutors

Kirsty Logan, Ashley Hickson-Lovence

Start Date

Monday 23 Jun 2025

1 more start date available

£395
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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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