Reminder: Applications are open for the 2026–27 @malorieblackman.bsky.social Scholarships for Unheard Voices. This is your chance to receive up to £1,000 towards City Lit writing courses. Applications close 8 Feb 2026. @citylitwriting.bsky.social Apply now: www.citylit.ac.uk/malorie-blac...

Congratulations to @citylit.bsky.social alumna Ansuya Patel, whose debut collection WOLVES AT MY DOOR is out now from @indigodreamspub.bsky.social! Ansuya was a joint winner of the Geoff Steven’s Memorial Poetry Prize in 2024.

Unlock your creativity at City Lit! Explore painting, poetry, drama, and mindfulness. Learning is about joy and curiosity. Start your journey today: www.citylit.ac.uk/learning-is-... #HaveFunLearning #CityLit

Taster courses 🎷🩰✍️ Our taster courses are the perfect way to try something new and find out if a course is right for you. So whether you fancy exploring art history, creative writing or singing, we have the course for you. www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/tast...

Still searching for the perfect gift? City Lit gift vouchers make thoughtful last‑minute presents, perfect for anyone who’d appreciate learning something new in the year ahead. Find out more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/city-lit-gift-vouchers-the-perfect-gift

Between the Lines 2025, our latest anthology of work by @citylit.bsky.social's wonderful creative writing students, is now on sale! Get your copy here: www.citylit.ac.uk/betweentheli... Limited copies are also available in the college Student Centre. All profits go to our Student Bursary fund.

Applications are open for the 2026–27 @malorieblackman.bsky.social Scholarships for Unheard Voices. Receive up to £1,000 for creative writing courses at City Lit, supporting new voices. Deadline to apply: 8 Feb 2026. Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/malorie-blac... @citylitwriting.bsky.social

We were proud to see our learners share their journeys with Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at last week’s event on adult essential skills, hosted by @learnworkuk.bsky.social. Their stories highlighted the power of education to transform lives and careers.

Congratulations to @citylit.bsky.social alumna Kayleigh Mai Hinsley, who was longlisted for this year's Women's Prize for Playwriting with her play 'First Gravedigger'! See the full longlist here: womensprizeforplaywriting.co.uk/2025-longlist/

SAVE 15% on your next City Lit course! You can use the code on as many eligible courses as you like! Offer valid on courses that are between £99 and £500. Discount ends midnight Monday 1 December. T&Cs apply: www.citylit.ac.uk/15-off-cyber... Browse our courses: www.citylit.ac.uk

“Education is crucial for the young but if we don’t start tackling the issue for learning for the whole of life, then we will be poorer as individuals and society.” - City Lit Principal @markmalcomson.bsky.social. Read the @aoc-info.bsky.social Think Further blog: www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-bo...

Last night we celebrated the incredible achievements of our community at the City Lit Awards. Hear directly from five remarkable students about what inspires them most on their learning journey. 🎥 Watch the video: youtu.be/SQFeIM44JYQ?...

Curious about trying something new? Discover your next passion with City Lit's taster courses, from art history to singing. Share the experience with someone you love: citylit.ac.uk/courses/tast... #CityLit #Courses #TrySomethingNew

It's that time of year again... Keep an eye on our website over the next few weeks – you never know what exciting discounts might pop up 👀 Want to be the first to hear when they do? Sign up to our newsletter on the homepage and stay in the loop: www.citylit.ac.uk

Thank you so much to all fabulous @citylit.bsky.social writers, plus special guest Salma Ibrahim, who joined us for last week's Late Lines evening of spoken word at the college! Late Lines will return in early 2026 - visit www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines for the latest info.

Why spend money on a creative writing course at @citylit.bsky.social? Novelist and creative writing coordinator Judith Bryan tells you 5 things every writer needs that you’ll never get from Youtube alone: www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/5-thing...

🎓 Ready to learn something new? City Lit's fresh line-up of short #courses is starting soon — in London and online! Whether you're into singing, writing, art, history, or tech, there's something for every curious mind. Don’t wait, spots fill fast: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses?cl_s...

Congratulations to @citylit.bsky.social writing tutor @yvonnesingh.bsky.social, whose book "INK!: From the Age of Empire to Black Power, the Journalists who Transformed Britain" is out now from The History Press! ‘Terrific ... A must read.’ -- Irenosen Okojie MBE

Want to shape the future of City Lit? Join our Student Panel and help us improve the student experience! Applications open now, deadline is Sunday 4th January 2026. Apply here: help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/art...

📣 Recent City Lit writing students have until 19th October to register their interest in reading at November's LATE LINES, our night of spoken word featuring special guest Salma Ibrahim. 📅 Friday 7th November 🕒 18:30-20:15 🌃 City Lit, Covent Garden 🎟️ £3 Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines

Reconnect with nature in our art and writing courses at City Lit. Find serenity, reduce stress, and spark creativity through the beauty around you. Reserve your spot for inspiration today! 🌿 www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/vm/i...

Congratulations to @citylit.bsky.social writing tutor Laura Baggaley, whose novel DIRT, a dystopian eco-romance for 11-14-year-olds, is out now from @habitatpress.bsky.social!

My next one-day Creative Writing workshop at @citylit.bsky.social is on Magical Realism on Sun 2 Nov (online via Zoom): Come - it'll be fun. www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...

Being: A Mental Wealth Festival Exhibition Join us for "Being," an exhibition at the City Lit Gallery (3-13 Oct) during the Mental Wealth Festival. Featuring artists from our community, it explores existence, relationships, emotions, and wellbeing. Pop in and take a look, everyone’s welcome!

Congratulations to @citylit.bsky.social alumna and Malorie Blackman Scholar Piyumi Kapugeekiyana, who has won the 2025 4thWrite prize with her story "The Original Is Not Here"! Learn more and read Piyumi's prize-winning story here: www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...

Are you a fan of #Halloween? 🎃 We are too! Join our autumn courses where we dive into the spooky and captivating. From crafting chilling tales to exploring witchcraft traditions and classic films, there's something for everyone. Discover more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/hall...

New way to pay for your course at City Lit! We’ve just added PayPal to our payment options including PayPal Pay in 3, so you can spread the cost of your course over three interest-free instalments. Ready to explore your next course? Learn more: help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/art...

📣 Poet and @citylit.bsky.social alumna Galia Admoni will be launching her first full poetry collection on Thursday 16th October at the @poetrysociety.org.uk in London, not far from the college in Covent Garden! Pre-order Galia's collection here: dunlinpress.bigcartel.com/product/sad-...

Congratulations to @citylit.bsky.social writing tutor Bobby Joseph, whose new comic MY DAD FIGHTS DEMONS! is out now from @selfmadehero.bsky.social, with illustrations by Abbigayle Bircham! Study comics writing with Bobby: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...

The inaugural £7,500 Hilary Mantel prize is open to unagented writers. Submit the first 15,000 words of your novel until 31 December. Judges: novelist Maggie O'Farrell, editor Nicholas Pearson and actor Ben Miles. amheath.com/hilary-mante...

Inspired by Nature 🎨🍃 Reconnect with nature through our art or writing courses. Let the beauty around you calm your mind and restore your creative spirit. What will you create? Book now: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/vm/i...

Last available places ⏰ If you're looking for something new to do this Autumn there's still time to reserve a place on a City Lit course. Browse the courses below to discover what's coming up in the next few weeks. Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/last...

Join us in November for LATE LINES, our night of spoken word featuring @citylit.bsky.social writers, plus special guest & college alumna, Salma Ibrahim. 📅 Friday 7th November 🕒 18:30-20:15 🌃 City Lit, Covent Garden 🎟️ £3 All are welcome! Learn more and book: www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines

Congratulations to @citylit.bsky.social Malorie Blackman Scholar Piyumi Kapugeekiyana, who has been shortlisted for the 2025 4thWrite prize 🎉 The winner will be announced on October 1st at a prize ceremony in London. Good luck, Piyumi! 🤞 www.theguardian.com/books/2025/s...

Our courses help you discover your voice by building confidence, exploring ideas and unlocking your unique strengths. 💬 Meet Simba, Prashant, Sue, Alix & Peter, five students who found their voice through learning at City Lit. 📚 www.citylit.ac.uk/find-your-vo... 📽️ youtu.be/61KqR8QRsh4

We celebrated the achievements of our Children's Writing students at a special event at @citylit.bsky.social this week 🎉 Always wanted to write a children's book? Join one of our online and in-person courses, starting this autumn 🏫💻 Browse courses: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...

Thinking about studying at City Lit? 🤔 Maybe a course has caught your eye and you're not sure whether to commit or not. Although we may be biased, we think you definitely should... ...and we've come up with 8 reasons why ‼️ Read more on our blog: www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/conside...

As a child, Peter struggled with words and avoided speaking. After discovering his interiorised stammer, he joined City Lit’s online interiorised #stammering course. This support helped him gain the confidence to speak up and be heard. Read more: www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/peter-h... #SpeechTherapy

Congratulations to our poetry tutor Suzannah V. Evans, whose debut collection UNDER THE BLUE is out now from @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social 🎉

How will AI affect the future of creative writing? ✍️ 🤔 Will it limit our individuality? Can AI capture a human's imagination? City Lit creative writing tutor Helen Cox explored these questions in our latest blog. Read today: www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/ai-in-c... #AI #Writing

The Story Starts Here… 📚 The City Lit Gallery is back with a bang! 💥 Join us for a vibrant exhibition from our children’s writing and illustration departments. 🧒🖼️ Explore alumni books and enjoy an exclusive interview with @malorieblackman.bsky.social about her City Lit journey! 📖 #Exhibition

Congratulations to @citylit.bsky.social alumna Emma Farrarons, whose book 'Wands Away: Learning to Fly' is out now from Simon & Schuster! 🎉

Our poetry tutor Suzannah V. Evans will be launching her debut collection UNDER THE BLUE at a special event at Burley Fisher Books in Haggerston next week on Tuesday 2nd September 📖 Book your place here: burleyfisherbooks.com/products/lau...

Study on @citylit.bsky.social's year-long fiction masterclass with Thomas McMullan, winner of the Betty Trask Prize, whose new novel has been called "complex, chilling, masterful" (FT) and "a masterclass in apprehension" (Daily Mail). Application deadline: 25 Aug www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/mast...

Find Your Voice with City Lit. Our courses boost confidence and unlock your strengths. 💬 Meet Simba, Prashant, Sue, Alix & Peter, five students who discovered their voice through studying at City Lit. Watch their stories: www.citylit.ac.uk/find-your-vo... youtu.be/61KqR8QRsh4?...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great class to get your play started or moving again. Excellent tutor." Join our online weekend workshop for students who have an idea for a play and want to get started: 📅 Sat 16 Aug 🕒 10:30-16:30 💻 Online w/ @bamullinspeaks.bsky.social Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/jump...

Have you read 'Potholes and Pavements: A Bumpy Ride on Britain’s National Cycle Network' by @citylit.bsky.social alumna @lauralaker.bsky.social? Shortlisted for the Vicki Orvice Award for Women's Sports Writing 2025 🏅 'Just wonderful – two wheels good, Laura Laker brilliant.' - Jeremy Vine

'A Letter to My Grandson' by Richard D Wiggins - poetry from @citylit.bsky.social 's 2024 Between The Lines anthology of student writing ✍️ citylit.ac.uk/betweentheli...

City Lit's range of advanced writing masterclasses, starting this autumn, are open for applications now! ✍️ 🏙️ Study in London & online 👩🏼‍🎓 Work with a small group of experienced writers 📚 Learn from award-winning authors 📝 Benefit from in-depth feedback Apply now: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...

Congratulations to @citylit.bsky.social alumna Sue Klauber, whose book COBALT was highly commended in the Young Quills 2025 Awards for best historical fiction for young people!