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Our Courses

Whether you’re starting your first novel or brushing up on the basics, we’ve got a course for everybody. We’ll help you develop your creativity and show you how the professional writing world works.

Our courses are taught in small workshop groups so you can chat through ideas, ask questions and share your work.

Have a look through our current courses, or talk to us about customising a course or workshop for your organisation.

Developing a Novel

Your novel from start to finish to publication

Fiction

Key skills to hone your craft and get better at your genre

Crime & Policing

Plan, plot and write the perfect crime.

Non-fiction

Genre-leading courses in memoir, life writing, creative non-fiction and nature writing

With Granta

Writing Memoir

Explore and unpack a life through long-form non-fiction.

Writing for Wellbeing

Write yourself a brighter future

With WriteWell

WriteWell Community

Explore the world’s leading writing for wellbeing platform.

Screenwriting and Games

Get your story straight for TV, film, documentary and games, with the world’s leading narrative expert

With John Yorke Story

Story for Pitch Decks

Got an idea industry execs should read? Here’s how to convince them.

With John Yorke Story / CPD accreditation

Story for Video Games

Learn the story structure essentials to craft rich and compelling games.

Business Writing

The language and techniques to take you further at work

With John Yorke Story

Story for Podcasts

Learn to manipulate the story elements that will make your podcast unmissable.

With CPD accreditation

Write Better At Work

Communicate clearly and confidently in everything you write at work.

Professional Development

Career-promoting writing training from the experts

With John Yorke Story / MediaXchange

Running the Show

Advance your career as a showrunner and beyond.

With John Yorke Story

Story for Pitch Decks

Got an idea industry execs should read? Here’s how to convince them.

With John Yorke Story / CPD accreditation

Story for Video Games

Learn the story structure essentials to craft rich and compelling games.

Writers' Services

One-to-one advice and support to take you further on your journey

Feedback Report

Receive a detailed written review of a short story or novel opening.

Mentoring

One-to-one support to help you achieve your writing goals.

Not sure what to go for?

Chat to us. We’ll find a course that’s right for you.

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