Events

Mon 1 Sep 2025 to Tue 1 Sep 2026

Brunel University has launched a brand new Master’s in Creative Writing for Marketing. This is the only postgraduate course in the UK offering a fusion of these two disciplines. Graduates will leave with a unique set of skills that sets them apart in the competitive jobs market. Read more...

Mon 1 Sep 2025 to Mon 31 Aug 2026

The MA English Literature & Creative Writing recognises creativity as a critical act and criticism as always creative. You will study a varied range of English Literature with the option of an Advanced Creative Writing Workshop for those who wish to publish in professional contexts. There's also a 25% discount for Hope alumni who got a first or 2.1. degree. Read more...

Wed 29 Oct 2025 to Thu 31 Dec 2026

Connect with nature and your work-in-progress on a self-led writer’s retreat at the Writers’ Cabin, situated just three miles outside Machynlleth, mid Wales.  Read more...

Thu 1 Jan 2026 to Fri 31 Dec 2027

Screen Academy Scotland, part of Edinburgh Napier University, is launching a brand new online version of our long-running and highly-regarded MA Screenwriting programme. Read more...

Wed 7 Jan 2026 to Sat 5 Dec 2026

Do You Have A Story You’re Burning To Tell? Would you love to write a script, and hear it read by professional actors? This will be the sixth year of Scriptease, the highly successful, year-long scriptwriting program, facilitated by two professional writers and lecturers, Sara Clifford and Lisa Fulthorpe. Book by 5th January. Read more...

Thu 15 Jan 2026 to Tue 15 Dec 2026

A poetry course via e-mail (starting 15 January 2026 with prompts appearing in your inbox every 15th of the month for a year). £150. Read more...

Fri 30 Jan 2026 to Fri 18 Dec 2026

A one-year in-person course focused on all aspects of historical fiction for writers of all levels. Ten full-day sessions (10.30am-6pm) held on the last Friday of every month (excl. July and August) consisting of seminars, workshops and 1:2:1 mentoring. Small group genre-specific teaching and guidance for a whole year with award-winning author and experienced creative writing teacher Rebecca Abrams. Book by 30 December. Read more...

Sat 31 Jan 2026 to Sat 19 Dec 2026

If you keep finding reasons not to write your book, then this is the course for you! With one session per month for a year, you will be guided through the whole process, from turning your idea into a workable structure, to progressing, chapter-by-chapter, dealing with setbacks along the way. Read more...

Mon 23 Feb 2026 to Tue 1 Sep 2026

Dedicate six months to getting the best out of your novel. Study with us for six months online or in London on our flagship novel-writing courses. Expert tuition and advice from publishing professionals. Read more...

Mon 23 Feb 2026 to Sat 12 Dec 2026

The Garsdale Retreat is a creative writing centre in the remote and beautiful setting of The Yorkshire Dales. We have a wonderfully inspiring line-up of tutors and guest readers for 2026 as well as ten untutored retreats. Read more...

Tue 3 Mar 2026 to Fri 29 Jan 2027

Ty Newydd has just launched its programme of creative writing courses for 2026. Next year’s mix of day, weekend and week-long courses and retreats boast an impressive line-up of acclaimed and prize-winning authors who will join us as tutors and guest readers. Read more...

Thu 5 Mar 2026 to Fri 31 Dec 2027

The Writing Studio, the new membership programme from Curtis Brown Creative, opens its doors on Thursday 5 March 2026. It's a great choice for writers looking for continuous support and community without the bigger commitment of a course – or for those who have already taken courses with us and would like some ongoing CBC flavour in their writing lives. Read more...

Mon 20 Apr 2026 to Mon 28 Sep 2026

If you’re a committed aspiring poet hoping to take your writing to the next level, join Daljit Nagra and Victoria Adukwei Bulley for this six-month online course. Apply by 6th April. Read more...

Mon 27 Apr 2026 to Sun 31 Jan 2027

Spend nine months immersed in your story, developing the tools, techniques and motivation to push through to a finished novel. Apply by 12th April. Read more...

Mon 27 Apr 2026 to Mon 9 Nov 2026

Faber Academy's flagship course – which has launched the careers of over 150 writers – is for serious aspiring novelists ready to master the art of long-form narrative fiction, from wherever in the world you call home. Apply by 13 April. Read more...

Fri 1 May 2026 to Sat 31 Oct 2026

An Individual Residency provides uninterrupted periods of time for creative practitioners in the beautiful environment of Collemacchia in Italy’s Molise region. Residencies from May - October 2026. Read more...

Mon 29 Jun 2026 to Wed 16 Sep 2026

Electrify your writing by mastering techniques from the darker side of fiction, delving deep into atmosphere, fear and dread in a twelve-week course. Read more...

Tue 30 Jun 2026 to Mon 31 May 2027

Join our new one-year writing programme for our most extensive package of individual feedback to develop your manuscript with expert support at every stage of the journey. Expert tuition and feedback on 35,000 words of your draft, professional advice on your pitch, and a full manuscript report on completion. Read more...

Thu 16 Jul 2026 to Fri 28 Aug 2026

Whether you're dreaming of crafting unforgettable characters, building fantastical worlds, or writing a life story, NTU has the perfect course for you. Read more...

Thu 23 Jul 2026 to Thu 27 Aug 2026

Join Write & Shine for our summer season of early morning creative writing workshops! This summer, we'll be exploring wildness as a creative force. Read more...

Tue 28 Jul 2026 to Sat 5 Sep 2026

Join us in London or Newcastle for a free Writing a Novel introductory workshop. Read more...

Tue 4 Aug 2026 to Tue 6 Oct 2026

Top up your poetry joy and craft! Relish the joy of poetry in these short small-group meetings on Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month. NAWE Member Discount. Read more...

Fri 7 Aug 2026 to Wed 26 Aug 2026

This summer's poetry walks will be in August, as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Read more...

Sat 8 Aug 2026 to Sat 29 Aug 2026

Five full-day creative writing workshops for adults on Saturdays in August in Oxford with Megan at The Writers' Greenhouse. Read more...

Sat 15 Aug 2026 to Sun 30 Aug 2026

Almost 600 writers from 41 countries will gather in Edinburgh from 15–30 August to present 600 events spanning fiction, politics, science, history, music, and live performance including a wide-ranging writing workshops programme. Read more...

Mon 17 Aug 2026 to Sat 22 Aug 2026

A novel can be anything you like. It can start as a scene and grow from there. It can be a bunch of short stories that all find connections, or a fully thought-out project, complete with a cast of characters and resolution. Read more...

Mon 17 Aug 2026 to Fri 21 Aug 2026

This immersive week-long retreat is designed for writers ready to sharpen their craft and gain real insight into the publishing world. Read more...

Mon 17 Aug 2026 to Fri 21 Aug 2026

Young Adult fiction is literature written for readers roughly between 12 to 18. It explores themes such as growing up, identity, friendship, love and self-discovery. Whether you’re struggling to finish a first draft or simply want some inspiration and top tips, this is the course for you. Read more...

Mon 17 Aug 2026 to Thu 20 Aug 2026

Explore your relationship with stones and landscapes in this unique course with Alyson Hallett and Ruth Allen.  Read more...

Wed 19 Aug 2026 to Fri 31 Dec 2027

Robbie’s Hoose is a historic wooden self-catering hideaway on the very edge of the ocean, in Orkney’s ancient capital. Full of character and gently brought up to date, it’s a rare spot to breathe in the sea air and let Orkney’s deep history settle around you. Read more...