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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.

429 courses

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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

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Start Date

Wednesday 24 Sep 2025

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

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6 month +

Tutors

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

By Application

Start Date

Thursday 25 Sep 2025

Application Deadline

Sunday 07 Sep 2025

£4350
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Novel Writing

An Introduction to Writing a Novel (Newcastle)

An introduction to Faber Academy's six-month writing course for the serious writer.

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Starting out

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Newcastle

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1-5 days

Tutors

Richard T. Kelly

Start Date

Saturday 07 Sep 2024

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Novel Writing

An Introduction to Writing a Novel (Newcastle)

An introduction to Faber Academy's six-month writing course for the serious writer.

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Starting out

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Newcastle

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1-5 days

Tutors

Richard T. Kelly

Start Date

Saturday 07 Sep 2024

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An Introduction to Writing for Children (Newcastle)

An introduction to Faber Academy's Writing for Children in Newcastle.

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Starting out

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Newcastle

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1-5 days

Start Date

Saturday 16 Mar 2024

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Children's & YA

An Introduction to Writing for Children (Newcastle)

An introduction to Faber Academy's Writing for Children in Newcastle.

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Starting out

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Newcastle

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1-5 days

Tutors

Chloe Daykin

Start Date

Thursday 03 Apr 2025

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Poetry

An Introduction to Writing Poems (Newcastle)

Are you interesting in writing poems? Join course tutors Pippa Little and John Challis for a free and informal introductory workshop and Q&A.

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Starting out

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Newcastle

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1-5 days

Tutors

Pippa Little, John Challis

Start Date

Saturday 07 Sep 2024

£
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Create Brilliant Characters

Discover the secrets of successful character creation, and try out failsafe techniques to bring your own characters to life.

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Improving

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Online

Tutors

Tom Bromley

Start Date

Monday 12 Sep 2022

£120
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Create Brilliant Characters

Discover the secrets of successful character creation, and try out failsafe techniques to bring your own characters to life.

Level

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Improving

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Location

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Online

Tutors

Tom Bromley

Start Date

Monday 13 Sep 2021

£120
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Create Brilliant Characters

Discover the secrets of successful character creation, and try out failsafe techniques to bring your own characters to life.

Level

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Improving

What do these levels mean?

Location

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Online

Tutors

Tom Bromley

Start Date

Monday 14 Mar 2022

£120
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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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