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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

By Application

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

Length

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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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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Read Like a Writer

Read wider, read smarter and find new ways to get your words onto the page.

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Improving

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Online

Tutors

Tom Bromley

Start Date

Monday 03 Oct 2022

£120
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Fiction Development, Non-fiction, Novel Writing

Read Like a Writer

Read wider, read smarter and find new ways to get your words onto the page.

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Improving

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Location

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Online

Tutors

Tom Bromley

Start Date

Thursday 03 Feb 2022

£120
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Fiction Development

Read Like a Writer

Read wider, read smarter and find new ways to get your words onto the page.

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Starting out

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Location

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Online

Tutors

Tom Bromley

Start Date

Monday 04 Oct 2021

£120
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Fiction Development, Short Story

Short Stories I: An Introduction to the Form

Learn the craft of short story writing, then create and polish new stories of your own with an award-winning writer.

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Starting out

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Online

Length

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12 weeks

Tutors

Lucy Caldwell

Start Date

Thursday 21 Sep 2023

£850
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Short Story

Short Stories I: Short Fiction for Beginners

Learn the craft of short story writing, then create and polish new stories of your own with an award-winning writer.

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Starting out

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Online

Length

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12 weeks

Tutors

Lucy Caldwell

Start Date

Thursday 29 Sep 2022

£850
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Fiction Development, Short Story

Short Stories II: Developing Your Craft

You’ve got to grips with the basics – now it’s time to make your short stories shine.

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Improving

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Online

Length

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12 weeks

Tutors

Lucy Caldwell

Start Date

Thursday 11 Jan 2024

£850
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Short Story

Short Stories II: Developing the Craft

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Improving

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Online

Length

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12 weeks

Tutors

Lucy Caldwell

Start Date

Thursday 19 Jan 2023

£850
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Short Story

Short Stories II: Developing Your Craft

You’ve got to grips with the basics – now it’s time to make your short stories shine.

Level

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Improving

What do these levels mean?

Location

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Online

Length

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12 weeks

Tutors

Lucy Caldwell

Start Date

Thursday 09 Jan 2025

£995
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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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