Inspiring courses to suit your writing goals – from first idea to final draft. We run courses for budding novelists, children's authors, short story writers, poets, screenwriters and non-fiction writers.
1. Start writing
We have a range of courses designed to help you kickstart your writing journey, improve your writing skills and gain the confidence to put pen to paper.
2. Develop your writing
These courses are will help you make real progress with your writing, learn what literary agents are looking for and complete a draft of your manuscript. Join us in London or online.
3. Edit & pitch
Edit your manuscript and learn how to pitch your work to publishing professionals. Discover courses designed to help you improve your editing skills, learn what literary agents are looking for and how to submit to them with confidence.
What our students say about us
Over 250 of our students have gained deals with major publishers. Some have written international bestsellers, others have won prizes, and yet more have gained representation with literary agents.
Try a free online writing lesson
Get a taste of our online courses and how they are run! Sign up to receive a free creative writing lesson focused on how to start your novel or story with an intriguing opening scene. You'll get video advice, a task and free resource from our founder Anna Davis.
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