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. 

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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.

2026 schedule TBC

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 Creative Non-fiction (Dates TBC)
A one-day course designed for beginners to non-fiction writers, introducing you to the genre and its possibilities under the tuition of editor Andrew Kenrick.

Creative Non-fiction Writers’ Workshop (starts 18th Feb 2026)
A monthly writing group for writers working on all forms of creative non-fiction, from biography and memoir to essay and family history, providing thoughtful feedback for works in progress, structure and a sense of community. Each month, participants will share drafts with one another, read closely and offer considered critique, with an emphasis on craft rather than correction.

Building Skills in Creative Non-fiction (starts 16th April 2026)
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.

Advanced Skills in Creative Non-fiction (starts 14th April 2026)
New for 2026, a 6-week online course designed to build on core skills to introduce nuance and flair, encourage experimentation and explore advanced writing techniques in your creative non-fiction. Each week we’ll look at a different creative non-fiction craft skill, technique or topic, as well as writing exercises, readings and the opportunity to workshop your own writing.

16th April 2026
Hinterland online: Building skills in creative non-fiction

Starting a project, or refining your research and writing skills? This 6-week course is tailor-made for enthusiastic non-fiction beginners.

Join Dr Andrew Kenrick, the founding editor of Hinterland, the magazine of creative non-fiction, and build a strong foundation of craft as you begin your writing journey.

Each week, Andrew will use his experience of writing, editing and publishing to guide you step-by-step through the creative process – from generating ideas and researching your subject, to structuring and polishing your text. You’ll read classic and cutting-edge texts, and put your new skills into practice. In the second half of the class, you will have the opportunity to share and discuss your own work, building critical skills and learning from your writing community.

Thursday evenings, 6.30-9.30pm, online

16th April-21 May

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Full course programme:

Week 1 Voice

Understand what it means to find your voice as a writer, and explore examples of different styles, genres and modes of narrative non-fiction writing. Understand the principles of workshopping, and sign up for your workshopping session.

Week 2 Structure

Show no fear when considering structure: it is the key to unlocking your story. Study examples of best practice and different models, while experimenting with your own ideas. In the second half of the session, you’ll try your hand at a workshop – offering constructive feedback on another writer’s work, or receiving feedback on your own.

Week 3 Research

The quality of your research will elevate an idea into a meaningful contribution. Learn how to carry out research, and how to incorporate research into your writing. In the second half of the session, you’ll continue workshopping.

Week 4 Character

How do you capture a real-life character, and what are the ethics of writing about other people? Andrew will guide you through the principles and practice of dialogue and description, followed by a workshop session.

Week 5 Place

Consider some of the best classic and contemporary writing about place, and how to develop your own sense of place in your writing. In the second half of the session, you’ll continue workshopping.

Week 6 Audience and Readers

Drawing on his experience as a writer and editor, Andrew will help you find an audience for your work, including questioning who you're writing for as well as exploring options for submitting your work. You’ll finish the course with a final workshop session.