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Professional training course · CWS-002

Creative Writing for Beginners: Unlocking Your Storytelling Potential

? Creative writing is a powerful way to express ideas, emotions, and imagination. Whether you're an aspiring novelist, poet, or simply someone who loves to write, this…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 8Cities
  • £2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend?

Creative writing is a powerful way to express ideas, emotions, and imagination. Whether you're an aspiring novelist, poet, or simply someone who loves to write, this course will help you unlock your storytelling potential. Through guided exercises, feedback, and inspiration, you'll learn the fundamentals of creative writing and gain the confidence to bring your stories to life.

Course Methodology

This course is highly interactive and hands-on, featuring:

  • Lectures: Expert-led sessions on creative writing techniques and principles.
  • Writing Exercises: Guided prompts to spark creativity and practice new skills.
  • Workshops: Sharing and discussing work in a supportive environment.
  • Peer Feedback: Collaborative feedback sessions to refine writing.
  • Inspiration and Resources: Access to writing prompts, tools, and reading materials.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

  1. Understand the basics of creative writing, including genres and styles.
  2. Develop techniques for generating ideas and overcoming writer’s block.
  3. Learn to create compelling characters, settings, and plots.
  4. Master the art of descriptive writing and dialogue.
  5. Gain confidence in sharing and revising their work.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Aspiring writers who want to explore creative writing for the first time.
  • Hobbyists looking to improve their storytelling skills.
  • Professionals seeking a creative outlet or new way to express ideas.
  • Students interested in writing fiction, poetry, or creative non-fiction.
  • Anyone who wants to unlock their creativity and tell better stories.

Target Competencies

Participants will develop the following competencies:

  • Idea Generation: Brainstorming and developing creative concepts.
  • Character Development: Creating relatable and memorable characters.
  • World-Building: Crafting vivid and immersive settings.
  • Plot Structure: Designing engaging and coherent storylines.
  • Descriptive Writing: Using sensory details to bring stories to life.
  • Dialogue Writing: Writing authentic and impactful conversations.
  • Editing and Revising: Refining and polishing written work.


Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Introduction to Creative Writing
    • What is creative writing? Exploring genres: Fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction.
    • The writing process: From idea to finished piece.
    • Overcoming writer’s block: Techniques to spark creativity.
    • Activity: Free-writing exercise to unlock ideas.
  2. 2Day 2: Building Blocks of a Story
    • Creating compelling characters: Traits, motivations, and arcs.
    • Crafting vivid settings: Using sensory details to immerse readers.
    • Activity: Writing a character sketch and a descriptive setting.
  3. 3Day 3: Plot and Structure
    • The elements of a plot: Exposition, conflict, climax, and resolution.
    • Story structures: Linear, non-linear, and experimental formats.
    • Activity: Outlining a short story or scene.
  4. 4Day 4: The Art of Descriptive Writing and Dialogue
    • Show, don’t tell: Using sensory details to evoke emotions.
    • Writing authentic dialogue: Voice, tone, and subtext.
    • Activity: Writing a descriptive passage and a dialogue exchange.
  5. 5Day 5: Sharing and Revising Your Work
    • The importance of feedback: Giving and receiving constructive criticism.
    • Editing and revising: Techniques for polishing your writing.
    • Activity: Peer workshop to share and discuss written work.
    • Course wrap-up: Next steps for continuing your creative writing journey.

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 8 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

All dates as PDF
December 2026
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
United Arab Emirates flag DubaiUnited Arab Emirates · Classroom
£2,550per delegate2+ people: £2,040 each
June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag MadridSpain · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Creative Writing for Beginners: Unlocking Your Storytelling Potential course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Creative Writing for Beginners: Unlocking Your Storytelling Potential course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Rome. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona, London, Geneva, Dubai, Istanbul, Madrid.

Can I take Creative Writing for Beginners: Unlocking Your Storytelling Potential online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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