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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

What do these levels mean?

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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

Edit and Submit Your Novel

Expert industry insight and all the technical tools you'll need to take your manuscript from first to final draft.

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Advanced

What do these levels mean?

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Online

Length

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12 weeks

Tutors

Rose Tomaszewska, Nelle Andrew

By Application

Start Date

Tuesday 22 Apr 2025

Application Deadline

Monday 10 Mar 2025

£1495
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Edit and Submit Your Novel

Expert industry insight and all the technical tools you'll need to take your manuscript from first to final draft.

Level

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Advanced

What do these levels mean?

Location

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Online

Length

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12 weeks

Tutors

Rose Tomaszewska, Nelle Andrew

By Application

Start Date

Tuesday 23 Jan 2024

Application Deadline

Monday 08 Jan 2024

£1250
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Edit and Submit Your Novel

Expert industry insight and all the technical tools you'll need to take your manuscript from first to final draft.

Level

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Advanced

What do these levels mean?

Location

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Online

Length

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12 weeks

Tutors

Rose Tomaszewska, Nelle Andrew

By Application

Start Date

Tuesday 24 Sep 2024

Application Deadline

Monday 12 Aug 2024

£1250
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Open notebook on table with pen, mug and plant
Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Edit and Submit Your Novel

Expert industry insight and all the technical tools you'll need to take your manuscript from first to final draft.

Level

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Advanced

What do these levels mean?

Location

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Online

Length

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12 weeks

Tutors

Rose Tomaszewska, Nelle Andrew

By Application

Start Date

Tuesday 30 Sep 2025

Application Deadline

Sunday 17 Aug 2025

£1495
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Fiction Skills: Plot

Create storylines that keep readers turning those pages in this self-paced online course.

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Improving

What do these levels mean?

Location

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Online

Tutors

Tom Bromley

Start Date

Monday 10 Oct 2022

£120
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Fiction Skills: Plot

Create storylines that keep readers turning those pages in this self-paced online course.

Tutors

Tom Bromley

Start Date

Tuesday 12 Oct 2021

£120
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Fiction Skills: Plot

Create storylines that keep readers turning those pages in this self-paced online course.

Level

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Improving

What do these levels mean?

Location

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Online

Tutors

Tom Bromley

Start Date

Monday 21 Mar 2022

£120
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Places available

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Woman sitting cross-legged on living room floor, thoughtful, with her laptop in front of her
Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Fiction Skills: Plot

Create storylines that keep readers turning those pages in this self-paced online course.

Level

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Improving

What do these levels mean?

Location

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Online

Tutors

Tom Bromley

Start Date

Monday 24 Jan 2022

£120
Book Now

Last few places available

Details

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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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