Whether your goal is to write bestselling fiction, stories for children, a memoir or to simply explore your creativity – you'll find the ideal course here. Learn online (from anywhere!).

Our core creative writing path gives you the foundations for writing compelling fiction – taking you from the seed of a story idea to a completed manuscript.

Explore an area of interest with Genre and Fiction Essentials. And gain extra knowledge and motivation with the Publishing and Writers' Toolkit courses.

Creative writing

Learn the foundations of compelling stories with these creative writing courses.

Our popular course in storytelling and creativity

Discover the secrets to writing compelling fiction.

Develop characters, scenes, dialogue and more.

Learn the nuts and bolts of the art of writing.

Point your story in the right direction

Write the first 20,000 words of your novel.

Become a stronger writer with group workshopping.

Give your opening chapters the best possible start.

Group workshopping and motivation to help you complete your manuscript the smart way

Workshop your way to a completed draft.

Iron out structural flaws and master techniques.

Achieve your dream of writing a novel.

Write regularly. Frequent feedback. Specialised training. Great results.

Complete exercises to strengthen your writing muscles.

Receive tutor guidance on your fiction techniques.

Write, write and write!

Shape your story into its brilliant final form

Shape your story into its brilliant final form

Receive powerful editing techniques and guidance

Workshop your manuscript with experienced writers

Courses for kids and teens

Embark on a storytelling adventure!

Encourage your child's love of writing with this creative adventure.

Write a complete 800-word story.

Receive feedback from a bestselling author.

For budding authors

Discover the key skills for creating compelling stories.

Receive feedback and guidance from an award-winning author.

Learn creative techniques that can be easily applied at school.

Writing books for younger readers

Discover how to write for children of all ages.

Create memorable stories for the youngest of readers

Create magical stories for the youngest of readers.

Discover the themes that kids (and publishers) adore.

Explore your creativity in a supportive environment.

It’s time for your picture book to take flight

Learn how to structurally edit your manuscript.

Tighten your story's prose, patterning and rhythm.

Perfect your pitch before approaching publishers.

How to write middle grade books for 8 to 13 year olds

Learn the key elements of a novel for children

Create believable characters and dialogue

Find the right voice to suit your reader

How to write a young adult story that publishers will love

Understand the YA readership and characters.

Develop your unique voice and story structure.

Get up-to-date with the current state of YA publishing.

Inspire a new generation of readers...

Discover how to create your own book series.

Understand the story themes that resonate.

Uncover the tricks to keep young readers hooked.

Crafting funny stories for kids

Learn how to craft funny stories for kids.

Develop your own brand of humour.

Receive feedback from a bestselling author.

Fiction Techniques

Enhance your skills with advanced literary techniques.

How to make your readers fall in love with your novel

Learn to write a romance novel readers will love.

Develop your ideas to suit the romance market.

Gain clarity on the best publishing route to take.

Guide your readers through a long-lost world…

Develop your research skills and methods.

Create believable and historically accurate characters.

Learn how to craft a captivating story set in the past.

With personalised feedback

Learn the secrets of compelling short fiction.

Create a gripping narrative with great pace.

Receive a personalised assessment on your 2500-word story!

An adventure through the craft of fantasy storytelling

Master the art of building intricate, living fantasy worlds.

Design unique and logical magic systems that add depth and intrigue to your storytelling.

Learn the secrets of plotting adventures that intertwine epic quests with deeply personal character journeys.

Create fresh and compelling stories by mastering the key conventions of the world’s most loved genres

Learn how to write a successful cross-genre story.

Explore unique narrative patterns and structures.

Stir your readers' imagination with vivid storytelling.

Twists, turns and writing on the edge of your seat

Increase your narrative tension and suspense.

Create intriguing characters that hook your reader.

Learn the essentials of this insanely popular genre.

Writing a novel without a plan is like going on a journey without a map. Discover how to stay on track with Kate Forsyth.

Discover the 7 basic plots you need to know.

Turn a story idea into a well-structured plan.

Create a plot that keeps readers engrossed.

Craft compelling true stories that resonate with readers

Learn how to write page-turning true stories.

Master the art of creative non-fiction techniques.

Discover your unique and distinctive narrative voice.

Candice Fox bring death to life with killer techniques and real cases

Tips from #1 NY Times bestselling author Candice Fox.

Delve into the grisly side of fiction.

Bring your scenes to life with authentic crime details.

Create compelling and memorable characters your readers will love

Engage readers through your cast of characters.

Use character development to create narrative tension.

Complete exercises to cement your new skills.

Learn the secrets to crafting compelling conversations

Discover how to write compelling conversations.

Learn how to use dialogue to drive your story forward.

Complete exercises to ensure your dialogue is authentic.

Master what you need to know to create a professional manuscript

Master the art of punctuating dialogue correctly.

Know how to avoid common formatting and style mistakes.

Complete exercises and quizzes to reinforce your skills.

Master this vital skill in fiction writing

Master this vital skill in fiction writing.

Gain techniques to strengthen your narrative voice.

Complete exercises to solidify your storytelling.

Build a stronger, more satisfying story for your readers...

Dramatically improve the framework of your stories.

Develop techniques for effective pace and tension.

Discover practical methods to achieve a strong narrative arc.

Write vivid, gripping scenes that build your story and engage your reader

Construct scenes that flow seamlessly through your story.

Craft vivid settings that evoke deep emotion.

Discover how to edit your scenes for maximum impact.

How to edit your own stories

Gain editing skills that will improve your story.

Easily identify plot holes and structural issues.

Polish your manuscript into a publishable piece of work.

How to write a compelling opening that will make publishers want to read to the end

Learn what makes a perfect opening.

Understand what publishers want in an opening.

Set up story questions for your reader.

How to avoid the saggy middle and write a page-turning story

Learn how to add structure and shape to the middle of your story.

Understand the midpoint and the midpoint reversal.

Learn techniques to help you through the two-thirds point.

How to leave your reader both satisfied and wanting MORE

How to satisfy your reader and leave them wanting more.

Learn the elements required for a story's climax.

Live Zoom seminar with Pamela Freeman.

How to maximise the golden rule of fiction

How to tame this technique and enhance your writing.

Learn how to streamline your storytelling.

Understand when to SHOW and when to TELL for maximum effect.

Maintain the interest and engagement of your reader

What genre requirements there are for pace?

How pace needs to change over the course of a story.

How to control pace both within scenes and over the whole story.

Make your writing sparkle

Develop a style which engages readers with your characters and encourages them to read on.

Learn how to ensure that style and tone work together to create the ‘feel’ of your book.

Learn a new way to think about putting characters on the page.

How sensory storytelling can bring your characters and story to life

Deepen your characterisations.

Bring settings to life.

Show the real effect of plot events.

How to make your story world come alive

Enhance your writing with a vivid story world.

Develop essential skills to create your story world, your way.

Approaches to creating your world – research, play, plot.

How to create a complex, intricate, compelling narrative

Shape and enrich your main narrative.

Iron out your main characters and secondary characters.

Discover different facets of your major theme.

How to pack a narrative punch by creating primary players with page-turning powers

Learn how to create such compelling and complex characters.

Understand why the character journey matters.

Learn how to make your characters believable.

Create interesting and layered stories

Understand how to choose your point of view characters.

Explore how to best use dual timelines.

Discover ways of creating distinct voices for each point of view.

How to create an antagonist readers can’t resist

Learn about the pitfalls in creating your antagonist.

Discover tips and techniques for creating the right kind of villain for your sub-genre.

Discover how relationships between protagonist and antagonist can fuel the story.

How to weave the past and the present to create a great story

Learn to use dual timelines instead of flashbacks and memories.

Discover tips and tricks for writing dual timelines.

Find the right point of view for your timelines.

How writing scenes from your character’s past can bring your story to life

Learn when you should use memories or flashbacks.

Discover how to transition between the past and the present.

Understand the difference between writing a memory and a flashback.

How to write action scenes that zing with excitement

Learn how to make each movement and plot event clear for the reader.

Discover the key to raising narrative tension with each sentence.

Understand how to speed up the pace of the story.

Craft your chapters so that readers can’t put your book down!

Discover how to keep readers are engaged from the first word of each chapter.

Explore how to ensure chapter lengths and content match the overall story arc

Learn how to make the end of each chapter prod the reader into reading the next one

Improve your book's chances of success

  • Discover how you find out what style is right for your book
  • Explore how genre affects both point of view and style
  • Learn how you can control style in large and small ways

Publishing

Everything you need to know about getting your work published.

What you need to know to get published

Discover the nuts and bolts of publishing.

Maximise your chances of getting a book deal.

Gain the insider knowledge you need for author success.

Maximise your author earnings and impact by tapping into the booming audiobook market

Be confident about the right audiobook options to choose as an author.

Add an additional revenue stream to your income as a writer.

Develop a clear plan for production of your audiobook.

Get found online, connect with your readers and sell more books

Discover what every author website needs.

Learn how to showcase your writing.

Create a blueprint for your author platform.

Your first step to success as an indie author

Ideal for authors who want a global readership.

Discover the critical elements of a professional ebook.

Learn the exact steps to sell internationally on Kindle.

Because we DO judge a book by its cover

Discover the 5 steps to a winning cover.

Learn the book cover rules for your genre.

Attract readers with the right fonts and imagery.

Writers' Toolkit

Add extra knowledge, industry insights and motivation.

Find your voice and tell your story with Kate Forsyth

Find and sustain your creative inspiration.

Become empowered to write freely in your own voice.

Learn from bestselling author Kate Forsyth.

How to entertain a live audience of children with your stories

Discover how to engage a live audience of young readers.

Enhance your career with paid talks and school visits.

Learn to adapt your presentations to suit different age groups.

Get found online, connect with your readers and sell more books

Discover what every author website needs.

Learn how to showcase your writing.

Create a blueprint for your author platform.

Organise your manuscript and write more efficiently

Master Scrivener 3 – the must-have tool for authors.

Transform the way you research and write.

Discover author Natasha Lester's secrets to Scrivener success.

Don't have time to write? We'll show you where it's hiding...

Features the popular Creative Writing 30-day Bootcamp!

Get strategies to fight procrastination.

A step-by-step guide for creating a writing routine.

Be inspired with your own daily dose of creative momentum!

Create a daily writing routine.

Strengthen your creative muscles through regular use.

Smash out 10,000 words in just one month.

Your motivational guide to getting started as a writer

Learn how to become a writer with this motivational program.

Access tips, advice and strategies from successful writers.

Your step-by-step guide to change your life.

Writing Tours

Follow in the footsteps of Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and more…

Create compelling tales with Kate Forsyth as your guide.

Be inspired and motivated in the birthplace of Shakespeare.

Enjoy daily writing workshops with an immersive cultural experience.