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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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Novel Writing

Finish Your Draft

Find the focus and drive to finish your novel with a supportive group of fellow writers and a great tutor to keep you on track.

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Advanced

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Online

Length

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6 month +

Tutors

Tom Bromley

By Application

Start Date

Monday 27 Sep 2021

Application Deadline

Sunday 12 Sep 2021

£1650
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Finish Your Draft

Develop the tools, techniques and motivation to complete your draft within nine months.

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Advanced

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Location

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Online

Length

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6 month +

Tutors

Natasha Bell

By Application

Start Date

Monday 30 Sep 2024

Application Deadline

Monday 16 Sep 2024

£1850
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Finish Your Draft

Develop the tools, techniques and motivation to complete your draft within nine months.

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Advanced

What do these levels mean?

Location

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Online

Length

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6 month +

Tutors

Natasha Bell

By Application

Start Date

Monday 05 Feb 2024

Application Deadline

Monday 22 Jan 2024

£1850
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Finish Your Draft

Develop the tools, techniques and motivation to complete your draft within nine months.

Level

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Advanced

What do these levels mean?

Location

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Online

Length

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6 month +

Tutors

Jessica Moor

By Application

Start Date

Monday 07 Jul 2025

Application Deadline

Monday 30 Jun 2025

£1850
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Fiction Development, Novel Writing

Finish Your Draft

Develop the tools, techniques and motivation to complete your draft within nine months.

Level

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Advanced

What do these levels mean?

Location

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Online

Length

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6 month +

Tutors

Natasha Bell

By Application

Start Date

Monday 08 Apr 2024

Application Deadline

Monday 25 Mar 2024

£1850
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Non-fiction

Five Days to Write a Life

There are many ways in which a life story can be presented but this course aims to understand the story you wish to tell – and to help you tell it well.

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Improving

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Location

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London

Length

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1-5 days

Tutors

Julia Blackburn

Start Date

Monday 15 Jan 2024

£595
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Non-fiction

Five Days to Write a Life

There are many ways in which a life story can be presented but this course aims to understand the story you wish to tell – and to help you tell it well.

Level

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Improving

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Location

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London

Length

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1-5 days

Tutors

Catherine Cho

Start Date

Monday 23 Jan 2023

£550
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Non-fiction

Five Days to Write a Life

There are many ways in which a life story can be presented but this course aims to understand the story you wish to tell – and to help you tell it well.

Level

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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

Julia Blackburn

Start Date

Monday 26 Jan 2026

£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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