Creative Writing
Creative Writing for Adults
Develop your craft in a supportive, structured environment designed for adult writers returning to or continuing their creative writing journey.
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Creative writing courses that help you finish what you start
Structured courses with personalised feedback to help you build your skills, stay motivated, and complete your writing.
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Award-Winning Author
University Lecturer in Creative Writing
Structured. Personal. Proven.
Students across 12 countries
Personalised Feedback on every submission
Fiction · Memoir · Essays · Short Stories
Finish what you start
Small cohorts. Big breakthroughs.
Award-Winning Author
University Lecturer in Creative Writing
Structured. Personal. Proven.
Students across different countries
Personalised Feedback on every submission
Fiction · Memoir · Essays · Short Stories
Finish what you start
Small cohorts. Big breakthroughs.
Writing that actually gets finished
Most writing courses teach craft. Alight does too — but we also give you the structure, community, and accountability that turn intention into finished work.
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Structure that holds you
Every course is built around a clear arc — from first idea to finished draft. Weekly modules, deadlines, and milestones give your writing a spine to lean on, not just inspiration to chase.
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Feedback that matters
You'll receive personalised, detailed responses to your writing — not generic comments. Your instructor reads every word and responds to your work, your voice, your goals.
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Momentum you keep
Small cohorts mean you're known by name, not lost in a forum. The rhythm of writing, submitting, and receiving feedback builds a creative habit that outlasts the course itself.
For Adult Writers
Support for every stage
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Support for every stage
of your writing
1:1 Support
Mentoring & Tutoring
One-to-one mentoring tailored to your goals — whether you're working on a novel, refining your voice, or need ongoing guidance from an experienced writer.
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Editing & Critique
Review & Feedback
Detailed, professional feedback on your manuscript or submission — thorough, constructive, and focused on helping your writing reach its potential.
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Meet The Team
Dr. Christina Clover
Co-Director and Creative Lead
Tamsin Clover
Co-Director and Project Manager
📚 Alight Writing Academy on Etsy
Story-led workbooks that make you want to write
Our Etsy shop is home to beautifully crafted, story-led creative writing workbooks for children aged 5–14. Each book pairs imaginative characters and adventures with guided writing activities — turning a blank page into the most exciting part of the day.
Ages 5–7 (KS1)
Ages 8–11 (KS2)
Ages 11–14 (KS3)
Digital downloads
Printed workbooks
What customers are saying
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Jo
6 Feb 2026
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"I bought this for my home-schooled granddaughter: she loves the characters, the stories and the prompts. Enjoys telling me what she is planning and asks what I would write. Highly imaginative and, best of all, fun!"
Purchased: The Button That Started it All (Ages 8–11)
Jack
6 Feb 2026
★★★★★
"Ordered for my nephew's birthday. I told Alight the situation, and they managed to get them to me sooner than expected. Such great workbooks — nephew was so happy, and absolutely loved Seth. Lots of giggling."
Purchased: The Button That Started it All (Ages 8–11)
Stephen
4 Feb 2026
★★★★★
"My niece completed the first workbook and she's excited to send photos of her work back to 'Seth' for feedback! She enjoyed the activities and especially loved the colourful pictures. The books arrived quickly and are good quality."
Purchased: The Button That Started it All (Ages 8–11)
Christina
8 Dec 2025
★★★★★
"Excellent quality and fast dispatch."
Purchased: 10 Creative Writing Worksheets — Unexpected Words (Ages 7–12)
Testimonials
Devon primary school
"The themes covered within the visits of inclusivity, teamwork, and creativity are essential skills that children need to establish in order to be successful in their primary school lives but also beyond. Surrounded by reports in the media of prejudice and racism, the important message of inclusivity has become even more important for children to experience and to understand.”
Jo Poulton
"In my opinion, Alight's creative writing courses will appeal to children as they are exciting, and will enthuse them to let their creativity “run wild”. The courses build the creativity and skills over the weeks and gives tips, activities and starters to encourage all the learners to develop their skills in bite-sized pieces. The format is welcoming and useable. The children will have Seth as their supportive pal."
Common Questions
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Everything you need
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Can't find your answer here? Reach out — we're happy to talk through whether Alight is the right fit for where you are as a writer.
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No! We offer courses for complete beginners as well as writers who already have some experience. Our courses are designed to guide you step by step, helping you build skills and confidence as you go.
Our courses cover a range of areas including short stories, flash fiction, novels, memoir, and broader creative writing skills. We also offer introductory courses for writers who want a structured starting point.
Our courses are designed to help writers finish what they start. Rather than simply providing information, we focus on structured learning, practical exercises, and personalised tutor feedback to help you make real progress.
All of our courses include personalised written feedback from Dr Christina Clover, a published author and creative writing lecturer. Feedback is designed to help you understand your strengths and continue developing your work.
After purchasing, you'll receive course information and access details. Courses are completed online through guided modules with activities and assignments that you can work through at your own pace.
Yes. While everyone brings different strengths and experiences, creative writing is a craft that can be developed. Techniques such as character development, dialogue, structure, and editing can all be learned and strengthened through practice.
This is one of the most common challenges writers face. Starting is often easier than continuing. Structured guidance, manageable goals, and regular feedback can help writers build momentum and complete projects.
Many writers continue onto more in-depth courses, mentoring, or larger projects. The aim is not simply to complete one course, but to help you continue growing as a writer.