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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

Length

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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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Location

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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

Start Your Novel in Five Days

Make this the year you write that novel. Come with an idea; leave with your opening pages and the inspiration you need to keep going.

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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

Joanna Briscoe

Start Date

Monday 14 Jul 2025

£595
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Novel Writing

Start Your Novel in Five Days

Make this the year you write that novel. Come with an idea; leave with your opening pages and the inspiration you need to keep going.

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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

Joanna Briscoe

Start Date

Monday 15 Jul 2024

£595
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Start Your Novel in Five Days

Make this the year you write that novel. Come with an idea; leave with your opening pages and the inspiration you need to keep going.

Level

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Starting out

What do these levels mean?

Location

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London

Length

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1-5 days

Tutors

Joanna Briscoe

Start Date

Monday 08 Jan 2024

£595
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Fiction Development

Start Your Screenplay in Five Days

Start that screenplay you’ve always dreamt of writing and learn the basics of screenwriting with BAFTA-nominated screenwriter Emma Jane Unsworth.

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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

Emma Jane Unsworth, Jessica Ruston

Start Date

Monday 20 Jan 2025

£595
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

The Advanced Fiction Workshop

A natural continuation for graduates of Writing a Novel, or a great support group for writers who need to really get their head down and get to the end, this fortnightly, six-month course is all about reaching your goal.

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Advanced

What do these levels mean?

Location

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London

Length

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6 month +

Tutors

Gillian Slovo

By Application

Start Date

Tuesday 21 Mar 2023

Application Deadline

Sunday 12 Mar 2023

£1650
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

The Advanced Fiction Workshop

A natural continuation for graduates of Writing a Novel, or a great support group for writers who need to really get their head down and get to the end, this fortnightly, six-month course is all about reaching your goal.

Level

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Advanced

What do these levels mean?

Location

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London

Length

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6 month +

Tutors

Gillian Slovo

By Application

Start Date

Tuesday 08 Oct 2024

Application Deadline

Sunday 22 Sep 2024

£1950
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

The Advanced Fiction Workshop

A natural continuation for graduates of Writing a Novel, or a great support group for writers who need to really get their head down and get to the end, this fortnightly, six-month course is all about reaching your goal.

Level

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Advanced

What do these levels mean?

Location

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London

Length

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6 month +

Tutors

Gillian Slovo

By Application

Start Date

Thursday 09 Oct 2025

Application Deadline

Sunday 07 Sep 2025

£1950
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Places available

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Fiction Development

The Five Day Refresh

Stalled on a novel, or short story? Or just stalled? Join Keith Ridgway for this intensive five-day course which will reinvigorate your enthusiasm for a project you’re stuck on.

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Improving

What do these levels mean?

Location

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London

Length

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1-5 days

Tutors

Keith Ridgway

Start Date

Monday 11 Aug 2025

£595
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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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