Write. Belong. Be Read.
Writing Fiction
Choose Writing Fiction if you’re fascinated by literature and done writing alone. Join a committed circle, test pages in public, and finish with a polished extract ready for publication consideration.
Format
In-person Or Online
When
Saturdays, 10:00
Current Cohort
Sep-Dec 2025
Next Enrolment
Jan-March 2026
Duration
36 Hours, 12 Weeks
Price
AED 3,600
from idea to publication
About Writing Fiction
What You Will Achieve
- A community of writers who read your work seriously and hold you accountable to your aims.
- A broadened understanding of literary and cultural analysis, developing the critical awareness to read and write with greater depth.
- Mastery of narrative craft, with a clear grasp of form, structure, and voice to sustain reader engagement.
- An industry-standard portfolio of up to 5,000 polished words, three refined chapters, or a discrete collection of poems.
- A critical commentary that situates your creative work within the contemporary literary landscape.
- Publication in the Sahab Collective Journal, joining a growing body of writers who move from private practice to public readership.
Writers
Who this course is for
This course is for the writer who feels their passion has stalled in the margins. You are capable, perceptive, and disciplined in everything except your own pages. You have ideas, scenes, or even chapters, but without an audience they stay private. You crave a circle that takes your writing seriously, that reads attentively, and holds you accountable. You want to reclaim time for your craft, move past isolation, and begin building a legacy that lasts beyond circumstance.
You might be:
You might be:
- A mid-career writer seeking to recover momentum.
- A professional who has lived with a manuscript on pause, waiting for structure and accountability.
- A teacher, editor, or creative hoping to move from critical insight to creative output.
- Someone who has written privately and is ready to take their work seriously, in public.
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A writer in Dubai looking to belong to a sustained, ambitious community of peers.
Write. Belong. Be Read.
Writing Courses for You
Standalone Session
AED 300
Find your rhythm, sharpen your style, and reconnect with the joy of writing.
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1 session
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Curated Reading List
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3 hours of creativity
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Access to the Manuscript Circle
Bundle of 5
AED 1,425
Continue the momentum. Develop consistency, explore form, and receive feedback that refines your craft.
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5 sessions
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Curated Reading List
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15 hours of tuition and creativity
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Access to the Manuscript Circle
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One piece of extended writing workshopped in class
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Tutor feedback on a short story
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Flexible, with non-consecutive attendance
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Apply session credit to multiple courses
Full course of 12 sessions
AED 2,880
Complete your manuscript, refine your voice, and prepare for publication with sustained, professional support.
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12 sessions
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Curated Reading List
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36 hours of tuition and creativity
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Access to the Manuscript Circle
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Two pieces of extended writing workshopped in class
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Regular tutor feedback on short stories
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Flexible, if you miss a session with credit applied to alternative course sessions
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2 sessions of private one-to-one mentorship, priced independently at AED 1,000
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Publish 5,000 words in the Sahab Collective Journal
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Pay in full for a 20% discount, or via instalments
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Louis Garratt
Creative Director, Educator, Writer
About
Louis Garratt is a writer and educator who founded Sahab Academy to give working creatives the structure, feedback, and community he once sought himself. His background in international education shapes the Academy’s balance of theory and practice, helping writers move from private drafts to finished, publishable work.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the idea behind this course?
This is the course we wish we had when we began our creative journeys: an alternative to a university-led MA in creative writing, with the same depth of academic engagement and the added intimacy of a committed creative community. Rooted in the mission of Sahab Collective—to empower artists through collaboration and critical growth—the Writing Academy is designed to feel like a professional and personal home for your writing.
Is this the right course for me?
This course is for you if:
- You want to be part of a thoughtful and supportive community
- You’re ready to invest time in your growth as a writer
- You’re open to collaboration and peer feedback
- You’re serious about refining your voice, craft, and purpose
I’m not sure what kind of writing I want to pursue—picture books or young adult fiction!
This course is perfect for you. We explore the full spectrum of children’s literature—from picture books to young adult fiction— so you can discover your natural fit or expand your interests. A broad foundation often leads to more confident, purposeful writing.
Will I receive accreditation?
Upon completion, participants receive a certificate of completion. If your final creative piece is submitted and accepted for
publication in the Sahab Collective Journal, you’ll also be invited to present your work and reflect on your process at a seasonal
showcase event, where you’ll receive a published copy of the journal.
I’m already published or have an agent. Is this course still worth it?
That depends on what you’re hoping to achieve. If you're seeking time, structure, and a stimulating community to deepen your practice, expand your critical perspective, or begin a new project with fresh energy, then this course offers tremendous value. It’s a space to grow—whether you're just beginning or looking to recalibrate as a writer.
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