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Start a new chapter with Curtis Brown Creative – the only writing school founded by a major literary agency. We'll help you write well-researched and engaging historical fiction.
Travel to the past and explore what makes a compelling historical novel, with #1 bestseller S J Parris. 6 weeks.
Bestselling author of epic historical fiction Kate Mosse on how to find inspiration in landscapes, create vivid settings and supercharge your stories using effective research. 5 weeks.
This advanced course will give you the tools you need to unravel your story, recreate a rich setting and develop a protagonist that modern readers will root for. You’ll join a group of 15 writers led by award-winning historical fiction author Kate Foster (The Maiden, The King's Witches, The Mourning Necklace) for flexibly timed weekly writing workshops delivered on our online learning platform, plus you'll attend seven live group teaching sessions via Zoom. Not currently open for applications.
Take your writing seriously on our flagship course, hone your novel and learn how to pitch to agents. Choose to study with us in London or online, no matter what stage of writing or editing you're currently at. We welcome applications across all genres of adult fiction genres, including but not limited to literary fiction, romance, crime, historical, fantasy, horror and more.