Immerse yourself in a week of writing this summer! Creative Writing Summer School Discover what your writing can become with five days of expert guidance Book Now View Details 5 Days Beginner friendly In-person classes Practical classes NEXT COURSE 16 Nov 2026 Creative Writing Intensive (WCW-INT-1126-1-25) Time 10:00 - 16:00 Duration 5 days (Monday - Friday) Venue City Academy, Farringdon Tutor Tracey Hammett Course Fee £595.00 Book This Course See more dates below in the timetable. Home›Writing courses›Creative Writing Courses›Creative Writing Summer School Creative Writing Summer School BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Every great piece of writing starts with an idea. This intensive five-day Creative Writing Summer School combines practical workshops, dedicated writing time and professional feedback to help you turn that idea into developed work. Open to beginners and more experienced writers, the course will strengthen your technique and introduce you to a range of forms, including playwriting, screenwriting, writing for children, prose and poetry. You’ll be guided by industry professionals with experience across the creative and commercial worlds. By the end of our creative writing course, you’ll have developed new work, gained practical writing skills and built a clearer understanding of your individual voice as a writer. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE Spend a week immersed in writing, developing new ideas through inspiring workshops. Experiment with new ideas, genres and storytelling techniques through practical workshops. Strengthen your writing through tutor-led exercises and constructive feedback. Explore different approaches to fiction, poetry, scriptwriting and creative non-fiction. Learn alongside a community of like-minded writers in a supportive and inspiring setting. Receive personalised guidance to help refine your work and develop your individual style. Leave with a collection of original writing and the momentum to continue your creative journey. Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 16 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Tracey Hammett City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 11 Jan 2027 - 15 Jan 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 08 Mar 2027 - 12 Mar 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 07 Jun 2027 - 11 Jun 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 13 Sep 2027 - 17 Sep 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 16 Nov 16 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Tracey Hammett Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 11 Jan 11 Jan 2027 - 15 Jan 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 08 Mar 08 Mar 2027 - 12 Mar 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 07 Jun 07 Jun 2027 - 11 Jun 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Sep 13 Sep 2027 - 17 Sep 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close NARRATIVE SKILLS Master the foundations of story, character, and dialogue. VOICE & STYLE Develop your unique voice through perspective, language, and form. EDITING & REFINEMENT Strengthen your writing through revision and effective editing. DEVELOPING YOUR WORK Build and refine a substantial original writing project. FEEDBACK & WORKSHOP Receive expert feedback in a supportive small-group environment. INDUSTRY INSIGHT Gain insight into different writing industries and pathways. Your five-day creative writing summer school Day 1: Story, Ideas and Creative Foundations You will begin by exploring how ideas can develop into written work. Through practical exercises and guided discussion, you will look at story structure, narrative foundations and different ways into the writing process. Day 2: Character, Dialogue and Dramatic Energy You will focus on creating engaging characters, writing authentic dialogue and understanding how conflict, intention and interaction can bring writing to life. Day 3: Voice, Perspective and Style You will explore perspective, tense and voice, experimenting with how different choices can shape tone, pace and reader experience. Day 4: Form, Language and Imagination You will experiment with different writing forms, including prose, poetry, playwriting, screenwriting and writing for children. You will also explore imagery, metaphor, description and the use of vivid, precise language. Day 5: Editing, Feedback and Next Steps On the final day, you will review and develop your work, receive constructive feedback and identify clear next steps for continuing your writing. You will leave with new material, stronger creative tools and a clearer sense of direction. Useful Information Do I need previous writing experience? No, beginners are very welcome, as well as writers with prior experience. Will I receive individual feedback? Yes, you will receive personalised feedback during the week, including a one-to-one session with your tutor. Will I need to share my work? There will be opportunities to share your writing in a supportive environment, but you will never be pressured to share if you feel uncomfortable. Will I leave with completed work? You will leave with a developed body of writing, practical tools, and a clearer direction for continuing your project. Is this course suitable if I’m working on a specific project? Absolutely, the structure allows space to develop an existing idea while learning new techniques. Learn from working writers and experienced tutors Our Creative Writing Summer School is led by expert tutors from City Academy's Writing department: a team of published authors, journalists, editors, and writing coaches. Tutor line-ups vary by week and group, giving you the opportunity to learn from a range of experienced professionals. The tutors featured below represent the wider department you may learn from during your course. Jon Barton Gabriel Akamo Simon Wright Melanie Spencer Tracey Hammett Conor Patrick Carroll Andrew Weale Marcelo Dos Santos Jelena Curcic Judy Yorke WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY The course was taught in a really supportive, encouraging and inspiring way. Our tutor Introduced us to a wide range of creative writing approaches as well as giving us some fantastic references. I was lucky to be part of an extremely talented group and the way in which the classes were structured allowed everyone to listen to each other and become further inspired. Lucy - Creative Writing Student Want to learn more? After you have completed your course, we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses: Creative Writing Level 2 Novel Writing Course Script Writing Level 2 Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Tracey HammettWriting Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 07 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Tracey Hammett City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Sold Out Add to waiting list 16 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Tracey Hammett City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 11 Jan 2027 - 15 Jan 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 08 Mar 2027 - 12 Mar 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 07 Jun 2027 - 11 Jun 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 13 Sep 2027 - 17 Sep 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 08 Nov 2027 - 12 Nov 2027 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 07 Sep 07 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Tracey Hammett Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Sold Out ADD TO WAITING LIST 16 Nov 16 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Tracey Hammett Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 11 Jan 11 Jan 2027 - 15 Jan 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 08 Mar 08 Mar 2027 - 12 Mar 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 07 Jun 07 Jun 2027 - 11 Jun 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Sep 13 Sep 2027 - 17 Sep 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 08 Nov 08 Nov 2027 - 12 Nov 2027 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Creative Writing Summer School' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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