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City Lit @citylit.bsky.social · 2d

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!

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City Lit Writing Dpt @citylitwriting.bsky.social · 2d

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...

‘Provocative’ story about British Museum statue wins 4thWrite prize

Piyumi Kapugeekiyana’s tale explores repatriation and cultural ownership through a replica of the goddess Tārā

www.theguardian.com

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City Lit @citylit.bsky.social · 2d

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...

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City Lit @citylit.bsky.social · 5d

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...

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City Lit Writing Dpt @citylitwriting.bsky.social · 5d

📣 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-...

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City Lit Writing Dpt @citylitwriting.bsky.social · 7d

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...

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Vicky Grut @vickygrut.bsky.social · 8d

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...

Hilary Mantel Prize

AM Heath are launching a biennial adult novel prize to honour the much-loved double Booker Prize-winning author Hilary Mantel, who died in 2022. Hilary was a staunch supporter of countless first-time ...

amheath.com

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City Lit @citylit.bsky.social · 8d

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...

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City Lit @citylit.bsky.social · 12d

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...

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City Lit Writing Dpt @citylitwriting.bsky.social · 14d

If you're a recent City Lit writing student we'd love for you to share your work at Late Lines. Deadline to apply: Sunday 19th October. More details at www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines

City Lit Writing Dpt @citylitwriting.bsky.social · 14d

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

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City Lit Writing Dpt @citylitwriting.bsky.social · 14d

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...

4thWrite prize shortlist offers up ‘daring, imaginative’ new voices

The six contenders for the short story prize for unpublished writers of colour took judges on a ‘dizzying, whirlwind tour across borders, through a gamut of emotions high and low’

www.theguardian.com

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City Lit @citylit.bsky.social · 16d

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...
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Find Your Voice at City Lit

YouTube video by City Lit

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City Lit Writing Dpt @citylitwriting.bsky.social · 19d

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...

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City Lit @citylit.bsky.social · 21d

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...

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City Lit @citylit.bsky.social · 20d

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

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City Lit Writing Dpt @citylitwriting.bsky.social · 21d

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

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City Lit @citylit.bsky.social · 26d

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

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City Lit @citylit.bsky.social · 22d

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

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City Lit Writing Dpt @citylitwriting.bsky.social · Sep 8

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

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City Lit Writing Dpt @citylitwriting.bsky.social · Aug 29

Study with Suzannah at City Lit on courses including 'Micropoetry: small poems, big ideas' and 'Writing villanelles': www.citylit.ac.uk/searchcourse...

City Lit Writing Dpt @citylitwriting.bsky.social · Aug 29

There will be a further celebratory event at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery on Thursday 2nd October (National Poetry Day!). Book here: www.pitzhanger.org.uk/whatson/suza...

Pitzhanger - Suzannah V. Evans: Under The Blue

Check out all the events and exhibitions we have coming up at Pitzhanger.

www.pitzhanger.org.uk

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City Lit Writing Dpt @citylitwriting.bsky.social · Aug 29

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...

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City Lit Writing Dpt @citylitwriting.bsky.social · Aug 13

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...

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City Lit @citylit.bsky.social · Aug 11

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?...

Find Your Voice at City Lit

YouTube video by City Lit

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