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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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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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Places available

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Non-fiction, Novel Writing

Writing Evening – 7 August 2025

Want some focused time to write alongside other writers? Join us at our central London offices for Faber Academy’s Writing Evening. 

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Starting out

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London

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1-5 days

Start Date

Thursday 07 Aug 2025

£20
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Fiction Development

Writing Evening – 7 November 2024

Want some focused time to write alongside other writers? Join us at our central London offices for Faber Academy’s Writing Evening. 

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Starting out

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London

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1-5 days

Start Date

Thursday 07 Nov 2024

£20
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Fiction Development

Writing Evening – 9 January 2025

Want some focused time to write alongside other writers? Join us at our central London offices for Faber Academy’s Writing Evening. 

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Starting out

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London

Length

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1-5 days

Start Date

Thursday 09 Jan 2025

£20
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Last few places available

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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Writing Fiction

This unique twelve-week course is about finding a way to write that is yours – whether you're starting out, starting again, or rethinking your approach to fiction writing.

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Improving

What do these levels mean?

Location

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London

Length

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12 weeks

Tutors

Keith Ridgway

Start Date

Wednesday 17 Jan 2024

£1095
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Writing Fiction

Whether you're just starting out or trying to revitalise your writing process, find your feet in fiction with this intensive twelve-week course – and learn to write in a way that belongs entirely to you.

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Improving

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Location

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Online

Length

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12 weeks

Tutors

Keith Ridgway

Start Date

Tuesday 18 Jan 2022

£795
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Writing Fiction

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Improving

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Location

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London

Length

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12 weeks

Tutors

Keith Ridgway

Start Date

Thursday 19 Jan 2023

£995
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Writing Fiction

This unique twelve-week course is about finding a way to write that is yours – whether you're starting out, starting again, or rethinking your approach to fiction writing.

Level

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Improving

What do these levels mean?

Location

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London

Length

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12 weeks

Tutors

Keith Ridgway

Start Date

Thursday 20 Apr 2023

£995
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Notebook with pencil and cup on wooden table
Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Writing Fiction

This unique twelve-week course is about finding a way to write that is yours – whether you're starting out, starting again, or rethinking your approach to fiction writing.

Level

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Improving

What do these levels mean?

Location

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London

Length

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12 weeks

Tutors

Keith Ridgway

Start Date

Thursday 21 Apr 2022

£995
Book Now

Sold Out

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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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