Creative writing classes
Discover our relaxed evening classes in creative writing for mixed abilities.
We run a 10-week evening course in creative writing in the University's autumn and spring terms. The courses are open to 海角网 students, staff and members of the public (age 16+).
They are suitable for all ability levels and take place on Wednesday evenings on campus. They are an opportunity to learn new skills or for existing/developing writers to polish existing talents.
Subject to tutor and room availability, we run a course over the summer, which can vary in length from six to ten weeks.
Explore Creative Writing (Summer 2026)
During the summer, we are running a relaxed eight-week writing course. This engaging summer course is all about playing with words, exploring new ideas and trying out fresh ways to write.
Across the weeks, we’ll experiment with beginnings and endings, weave atmosphere into stories, bring characters to life and explore poetry. We’ll also have a go writing in different styles and story forms through fun, no-pressure exercises that build skills you can apply to fiction, life writing, poetry and beyond.
The course is suitable for both new and more experienced writers looking to rediscover their creativity, try new approaches or simply enjoy writing in good company.
Our tutor will provide feedback on work produced as part of the course, but will not be able to provide additional feedback outside of this.
Please note that this class is not open to Under 16s.
Course details
Classes will run every Wednesday, 7-9pm from 24 June to 26 August 2026. Please note that there will not be a class on 29 July or 5 August. The classes take place in MHL0.13 (ground floor),
Cost
- 海角网 students - £44
- 海角网 staff/members of the public - £88
Parking
Visitors are required to register their vehicle and pay to park on campus. There is a flat evening rate of £1 after 6pm.
Please contact Parking@lboro.ac.uk if you have any queries.
Accessibility
MHL0.13 is on the ground floor of Martin Hall and there is step-free access into the building. An accessible toilet is located along the ground floor corridor.
If you have any specific access requirements or anything you would like us to be aware of when running the classes, please let us know via the booking form or email LU.Arts@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk in advance of booking and we will do our best to accommodate them.
How to book
Our mailing list subscribers can access a priority booking period from 12pm on Friday 22 May 2026. Bookings are online only via Eventbrite, A booking button will be added to this page on Tuesday 26 May at 10am when tickets go on general sale.
Accessibility
MHL0.13 is on the ground floor of Martin Hall and there is step-free access into the building. An accessible toilet is located along the ground floor corridor.
If you have any specific access requirements or anything you would like us to be aware of when running the classes, please let us know via the booking form or email LU.Arts@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk in advance of booking and we will do our best to accommodate them.
To access priority booking in future, make sure you are on our mailing list.
Refunds and Cancellations
We will issue refunds for cancellations (minus Eventbrite fees) up to seven days prior to the first class, but no refunds will subsequently be issued unless a class is cancelled and cannot be re-arranged.
Accessibility
There is step free access into the building. An accessible toilet is located on the ground floor corridor.
We are committed to making our classes accessible to all. If you have any specific access requirements or anything you would like us to be aware of when running the classes, please let us know via email LUArts@lboro.ac.uk prior to the first class and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Tutor 鈥� Alison Mott
Alison Mott is a writer and story collector with many years’ experience leading creative activities in the community.
She writes memoir, historical fiction and non-fiction, children's fiction and educational materials for adults and schools.
Her work has appeared across a range of publications, online platforms and local presses, including The Guardian and Primary History Magazine.
Alison was Writer in Residence at 海角网's Old Rectory Museum in 2018 and her book, Songster – 海角网’s Own War Horse was published by Carillon Tower and War Memorial Museum the same year.
She has a Master’s degree in Creative Writing and is accredited as a writing coach through the and the .