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📚 World-class online creative courses since 2009. Learn with industry gurus and inspiring academics, wherever you are.
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Black Friday is coming soon! And we've chosen some great courses for you. Skilling-up the professional way! Keep an eye out this as our 30% sale off selected courses goes live on 28 November: zurl.co/kzvmS
#FindYourStory #WritersLife #WritingCourses #BlackFriday
#FindYourStory #WritersLife #WritingCourses #BlackFriday
November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Black Friday is coming soon! And we've chosen some great courses for you. Skilling-up the professional way! Keep an eye out this as our 30% sale off selected courses goes live on 28 November: zurl.co/kzvmS
#FindYourStory #WritersLife #WritingCourses #BlackFriday
#FindYourStory #WritersLife #WritingCourses #BlackFriday
Celebrate #WorldPhilosophyDay Philosophy challenges us to look deeper. It’s what transforms a simple plot into a narrative that resonates and stays with the reader.
Want some inspiration? Read articles from our professional writers: zurl.co/Hb3eY #WritingCommunity
Want some inspiration? Read articles from our professional writers: zurl.co/Hb3eY #WritingCommunity
November 20, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Celebrate #WorldPhilosophyDay Philosophy challenges us to look deeper. It’s what transforms a simple plot into a narrative that resonates and stays with the reader.
Want some inspiration? Read articles from our professional writers: zurl.co/Hb3eY #WritingCommunity
Want some inspiration? Read articles from our professional writers: zurl.co/Hb3eY #WritingCommunity
Ready for editing? Amazing! Transform your story into a polished manuscript with our course 'Edit Your Novel the Professional Way': zurl.co/JO6Fy
You'll get expert guidance, group support and structure. Learn to see your work with fresh eyes and make your novel shine!
You'll get expert guidance, group support and structure. Learn to see your work with fresh eyes and make your novel shine!
November 16, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Ready for editing? Amazing! Transform your story into a polished manuscript with our course 'Edit Your Novel the Professional Way': zurl.co/JO6Fy
You'll get expert guidance, group support and structure. Learn to see your work with fresh eyes and make your novel shine!
You'll get expert guidance, group support and structure. Learn to see your work with fresh eyes and make your novel shine!
Midge Gillies, Writing Memoir Course Director, has released a new book: Atlantic Furies. An astounding story of 6 rule-breaking female aviators who risked everything to be a flying first!
Midge Gillies: zurl.co/6Texk Writing Memoir course: zurl.co/DycjV
Midge Gillies: zurl.co/6Texk Writing Memoir course: zurl.co/DycjV
November 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Midge Gillies, Writing Memoir Course Director, has released a new book: Atlantic Furies. An astounding story of 6 rule-breaking female aviators who risked everything to be a flying first!
Midge Gillies: zurl.co/6Texk Writing Memoir course: zurl.co/DycjV
Midge Gillies: zurl.co/6Texk Writing Memoir course: zurl.co/DycjV
Let's get organised and get ahead for 2026! Our Black Friday sale is coming, so sign up for exclusive access and be the first to know when the offers drop. Join our newsletter: zurl.co/UhHrm
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#WritingCourses #LearnToWrite #BlackFridaySale #WritingNews #OnlineCourses
November 14, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Let's get organised and get ahead for 2026! Our Black Friday sale is coming, so sign up for exclusive access and be the first to know when the offers drop. Join our newsletter: zurl.co/UhHrm
#WritingCourses #LearnToWrite #BlackFridaySale #WritingNews #OnlineCourses
#WritingCourses #LearnToWrite #BlackFridaySale #WritingNews #OnlineCourses
November’s writing buzz fades fast. Keep your story alive with ‘Finish Your Draft in a Year: Group Mentoring’. Structure, support and expert guidance to help you complete your novel. Your story deserves to be finished! Finish your Draft is here: zurl.co/lxV3p
November 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
November’s writing buzz fades fast. Keep your story alive with ‘Finish Your Draft in a Year: Group Mentoring’. Structure, support and expert guidance to help you complete your novel. Your story deserves to be finished! Finish your Draft is here: zurl.co/lxV3p
"Some time ago I realised it was all very well to have a story to tell but I had to learn how to write it." Varda Tully, alum. Our expert-led courses give you the tools and the confidence to get your story onto the page. Find the right course for you: zurl.co/Hz8HS
November 11, 2025 at 8:08 AM
"Some time ago I realised it was all very well to have a story to tell but I had to learn how to write it." Varda Tully, alum. Our expert-led courses give you the tools and the confidence to get your story onto the page. Find the right course for you: zurl.co/Hz8HS
That story you can’t stop thinking about. It deserves to be read. Short stories are a craft and getting published needs strategy. Our 'Write and Submit a Short Story' course teaches you both. It’s time to get your work out there. You can do it! zurl.co/fnDYu
November 9, 2025 at 8:21 AM
That story you can’t stop thinking about. It deserves to be read. Short stories are a craft and getting published needs strategy. Our 'Write and Submit a Short Story' course teaches you both. It’s time to get your work out there. You can do it! zurl.co/fnDYu
The countdown continues! Our Black Friday sale lands on 28 November.
Dust off that half-finished manuscript, revisit that great idea you did nothing about and join our experts and creative community. Find inspiration or a new challenge here! zurl.co/6aacl
Dust off that half-finished manuscript, revisit that great idea you did nothing about and join our experts and creative community. Find inspiration or a new challenge here! zurl.co/6aacl
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The countdown continues! Our Black Friday sale lands on 28 November.
Dust off that half-finished manuscript, revisit that great idea you did nothing about and join our experts and creative community. Find inspiration or a new challenge here! zurl.co/6aacl
Dust off that half-finished manuscript, revisit that great idea you did nothing about and join our experts and creative community. Find inspiration or a new challenge here! zurl.co/6aacl
Congratulations to Sandra Nicholls, recipient of the Bath Novel Award Cornerstones PWA Longlist Prize! Winning a place on Edit Your Novel the Professional Way. Sandra’s advice? Take your craft seriously, embrace feedback and never stop learning: zurl.co/obL9d
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Congratulations to Sandra Nicholls, recipient of the Bath Novel Award Cornerstones PWA Longlist Prize! Winning a place on Edit Your Novel the Professional Way. Sandra’s advice? Take your craft seriously, embrace feedback and never stop learning: zurl.co/obL9d
Starting to write can feel overwhelming but remember, every great story begins with a single word. Even if that word gets scribbled out and re-written a few times, you're on your way!
Our online writing courses can help you with all those magical words zurl.co/wUjUS
Our online writing courses can help you with all those magical words zurl.co/wUjUS
November 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Starting to write can feel overwhelming but remember, every great story begins with a single word. Even if that word gets scribbled out and re-written a few times, you're on your way!
Our online writing courses can help you with all those magical words zurl.co/wUjUS
Our online writing courses can help you with all those magical words zurl.co/wUjUS
Hello! Here's our Alumni events for November: Zoe Somerville’s Worldbuilding, Paul Dodgson’s Writing for Audio, and Alwyn Hamilton on YA Fantasy. Plus, last chance to enter our ‘undead’ writing competition. Log-in to the alumni area to take part! zurl.co/EF9xP
November 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Hello! Here's our Alumni events for November: Zoe Somerville’s Worldbuilding, Paul Dodgson’s Writing for Audio, and Alwyn Hamilton on YA Fantasy. Plus, last chance to enter our ‘undead’ writing competition. Log-in to the alumni area to take part! zurl.co/EF9xP
Happy Halloween! 👻 #WritingPrompt what would scare your character most, and how would they react? Dare to dig deep and get spooky with your writing.
October 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Happy Halloween! 👻 #WritingPrompt what would scare your character most, and how would they react? Dare to dig deep and get spooky with your writing.
Black Friday is almost here! Mark your calendars: our sale opens on 28 November, and you can save 30% on selected writing courses!
Sign up for our newsletter to get updates: zurl.co/tuCmF
Sign up for our newsletter to get updates: zurl.co/tuCmF
October 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Black Friday is almost here! Mark your calendars: our sale opens on 28 November, and you can save 30% on selected writing courses!
Sign up for our newsletter to get updates: zurl.co/tuCmF
Sign up for our newsletter to get updates: zurl.co/tuCmF
Our alumni don’t just finish their courses...they go on to secure book deals, see their work published, and often return to keep developing their craft. 📚
Take a look at some of their successes!
Take a look at some of their successes!
October 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Our alumni don’t just finish their courses...they go on to secure book deals, see their work published, and often return to keep developing their craft. 📚
Take a look at some of their successes!
Take a look at some of their successes!
Thinking about writing that book you’ve always dreamed of? We’re here to help. Our online courses cover everything from the basics to advanced skills, guided by industry experts in small, interactive groups. Let’s get started.
Learn more:zurl.co/Xur22
Learn more:zurl.co/Xur22
October 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Thinking about writing that book you’ve always dreamed of? We’re here to help. Our online courses cover everything from the basics to advanced skills, guided by industry experts in small, interactive groups. Let’s get started.
Learn more:zurl.co/Xur22
Learn more:zurl.co/Xur22
Celebrate #WorldMentalHealth Day by exploring how writing can support your wellbeing.
From journaling to expressive storytelling, discover practical ways to manage stress and nurture your mental health through words.
zurl.co/nVMgr
From journaling to expressive storytelling, discover practical ways to manage stress and nurture your mental health through words.
zurl.co/nVMgr
October 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Celebrate #WorldMentalHealth Day by exploring how writing can support your wellbeing.
From journaling to expressive storytelling, discover practical ways to manage stress and nurture your mental health through words.
zurl.co/nVMgr
From journaling to expressive storytelling, discover practical ways to manage stress and nurture your mental health through words.
zurl.co/nVMgr
Take a break and write. ✍️
Writing is a powerful tool for wellbeing, whether you’re journaling, crafting stories, or reflecting. Join one of our supportive online courses and make space for self-care.
Writing for wellbeing courses: zurl.co/4IF80
Writing is a powerful tool for wellbeing, whether you’re journaling, crafting stories, or reflecting. Join one of our supportive online courses and make space for self-care.
Writing for wellbeing courses: zurl.co/4IF80
October 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Take a break and write. ✍️
Writing is a powerful tool for wellbeing, whether you’re journaling, crafting stories, or reflecting. Join one of our supportive online courses and make space for self-care.
Writing for wellbeing courses: zurl.co/4IF80
Writing is a powerful tool for wellbeing, whether you’re journaling, crafting stories, or reflecting. Join one of our supportive online courses and make space for self-care.
Writing for wellbeing courses: zurl.co/4IF80
Happy October! 🍂 This month, we’ve got plenty of spooky events for our alumni.
Don’t miss our Horror workshop with Nicky Peacock and our ‘undead’ writing competition.
Log in to the alumni area to take part.
zurl.co/U2Hig
Don’t miss our Horror workshop with Nicky Peacock and our ‘undead’ writing competition.
Log in to the alumni area to take part.
zurl.co/U2Hig
October 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy October! 🍂 This month, we’ve got plenty of spooky events for our alumni.
Don’t miss our Horror workshop with Nicky Peacock and our ‘undead’ writing competition.
Log in to the alumni area to take part.
zurl.co/U2Hig
Don’t miss our Horror workshop with Nicky Peacock and our ‘undead’ writing competition.
Log in to the alumni area to take part.
zurl.co/U2Hig
‘Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.’ – Louis L’Amour
Turn on your creative tap with our online creative writing courses. ✍️
See what's starting soon: zurl.co/3YEya
Turn on your creative tap with our online creative writing courses. ✍️
See what's starting soon: zurl.co/3YEya
September 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
‘Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.’ – Louis L’Amour
Turn on your creative tap with our online creative writing courses. ✍️
See what's starting soon: zurl.co/3YEya
Turn on your creative tap with our online creative writing courses. ✍️
See what's starting soon: zurl.co/3YEya
Early bird ends tonight! 🚨
Turn your crime story idea into a gripping opening chapter with Emily Barr in our 5-week online Writing Crime Fiction course.
Secure your spot: zurl.co/I5HjL
Turn your crime story idea into a gripping opening chapter with Emily Barr in our 5-week online Writing Crime Fiction course.
Secure your spot: zurl.co/I5HjL
August 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Early bird ends tonight! 🚨
Turn your crime story idea into a gripping opening chapter with Emily Barr in our 5-week online Writing Crime Fiction course.
Secure your spot: zurl.co/I5HjL
Turn your crime story idea into a gripping opening chapter with Emily Barr in our 5-week online Writing Crime Fiction course.
Secure your spot: zurl.co/I5HjL
Got a story idea but don’t know where to start?
With Jumpstart Your Novel, you’ll spend 8 weeks shaping your premise, finding your central character, writing your first chapter and creating a sustainable outline.
📅 Starts 15 Sept. Early bird discount ends today!
zurl.co/ecdAA
With Jumpstart Your Novel, you’ll spend 8 weeks shaping your premise, finding your central character, writing your first chapter and creating a sustainable outline.
📅 Starts 15 Sept. Early bird discount ends today!
zurl.co/ecdAA
August 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Got a story idea but don’t know where to start?
With Jumpstart Your Novel, you’ll spend 8 weeks shaping your premise, finding your central character, writing your first chapter and creating a sustainable outline.
📅 Starts 15 Sept. Early bird discount ends today!
zurl.co/ecdAA
With Jumpstart Your Novel, you’ll spend 8 weeks shaping your premise, finding your central character, writing your first chapter and creating a sustainable outline.
📅 Starts 15 Sept. Early bird discount ends today!
zurl.co/ecdAA
Want to write love stories that truly connect?
Join USA Today bestselling author Heidi Rice this September for a 7-week online course in writing romance with heart, heat and market appeal.
Starts 15 Sept. Early bird open now.
zurl.co/JyL2C
Join USA Today bestselling author Heidi Rice this September for a 7-week online course in writing romance with heart, heat and market appeal.
Starts 15 Sept. Early bird open now.
zurl.co/JyL2C
July 26, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Want to write love stories that truly connect?
Join USA Today bestselling author Heidi Rice this September for a 7-week online course in writing romance with heart, heat and market appeal.
Starts 15 Sept. Early bird open now.
zurl.co/JyL2C
Join USA Today bestselling author Heidi Rice this September for a 7-week online course in writing romance with heart, heat and market appeal.
Starts 15 Sept. Early bird open now.
zurl.co/JyL2C
Get away with the perfect crime.
Sharpen your plotting skills and finish your novel with confidence.
Get 20% off our 5-week, online Writing Crime Fiction course this weekend only.
zurl.co/OsH11
Sharpen your plotting skills and finish your novel with confidence.
Get 20% off our 5-week, online Writing Crime Fiction course this weekend only.
zurl.co/OsH11
July 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Get away with the perfect crime.
Sharpen your plotting skills and finish your novel with confidence.
Get 20% off our 5-week, online Writing Crime Fiction course this weekend only.
zurl.co/OsH11
Sharpen your plotting skills and finish your novel with confidence.
Get 20% off our 5-week, online Writing Crime Fiction course this weekend only.
zurl.co/OsH11
Our Summer Sale is live – get 20% off select writing courses until Sunday night.
Whether you're writing romance, crime, YA or memoir, there’s something for every writer.
All courses are online, flexible and accessible. Payment plans available.
zurl.co/m5c8t
Whether you're writing romance, crime, YA or memoir, there’s something for every writer.
All courses are online, flexible and accessible. Payment plans available.
zurl.co/m5c8t
July 4, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Our Summer Sale is live – get 20% off select writing courses until Sunday night.
Whether you're writing romance, crime, YA or memoir, there’s something for every writer.
All courses are online, flexible and accessible. Payment plans available.
zurl.co/m5c8t
Whether you're writing romance, crime, YA or memoir, there’s something for every writer.
All courses are online, flexible and accessible. Payment plans available.
zurl.co/m5c8t