Courses

As writers, we are always learning. The inspiration, support and development of craft we get from each other never ceases. With Hinterland’s in-person and online courses, you can meet like-minded practitioners and learn with experts in the field, whatever the stage of your writing journey.

All our courses include bursary options as standard. 

IN PERSON COURSES

Hinterland’s editorial team offer a range of carefully structured courses for writers of creative non-fiction from our base in Norwich, a UNESCO City of Literature. We are passionate about small group teaching and supporting you to meet and exceed your writing goals. All of our in-person courses take place in Carrow House, Norwich.

Non-fiction Writing Club (9th September, in-person)
Join us at our Non-fiction Writing Club to meet other non-fiction writers, chat about our craft and make time in the week to write.

ONLINE COURSES

We are also hosting a number of online courses, for those of you who are unable to make it to Norwich to our in-person events. All of our online courses will be hosted on Zoom.

First Steps in Writing Creative Non-fiction (20th September, one day, online)
An online version taster day to introduce you to the craft of writing non-fiction. Complete beginners to the genre or to creative writing welcome.

Building Skills in Creative Non-fiction (Thursdays starting 25th Sept, online)
A 6-week online course intended to help you start a new project, work on an existing one or experiment from week to week to practice your writing skills with the help of tutor Andrew Kenrick. Each week we’ll look at a different aspect of creative non-fiction, complete with writing exercises and readings, as well as getting the opportunity to have your own writing workshopped.

20th September 2025
Hinterland online: First steps in writing creative non-fiction

Hinterland, the magazine of creative non-fiction, is excited to be launching its teaching programme in 2025. Join founding editor, author and teacher Dr Andrew Kenrick for a one-day online introduction to the principles of writing from life, including a morning of expert guidance and insight and an afternoon of structured exercises for you to try your hand at the genre and finish the day with material you can continue to work on. 

If you enjoy the day, consider signing up to Hinterland’s newsletter and take a look at our forthcoming courses and mentoring programme.

Taster day timetable
10am-12noon Introduction to the principles of writing non-fiction with Andrew Kenrick
12noon-12.30pm Lunch break (please bring your own)
12.30pm-2.30pm Guided writing exercises to try different approaches and start developing your ideas