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YA Fiction: From Romantasy to Beyond

What is Romantasy? Lee Weatherly shares her insights and expertise on navigating the magical world of YA.

Alumni Community: Our Events for March & April 2024

See what’s on in our Alumni community in March and April 2024.

How a crime writing course landed me a publishing deal

Jo Furniss explains how our online courses helped her get published.

Alumni Community: Our Events for January & February 2024

See what’s on in our Alumni community this month.

5 writing resolutions you might actually keep

Change your mindset. Try these 5 writing resolutions and see how your writing blossoms in 2024.

How the ‘Write a Young Adult Novel’ course gave me confidence as a writer

Want to write a YA novel? Writer Dawn Brown tells us how our course made a difference.

Click Here to Be the Next BookTok Bestseller

Demystify jargon, tropes and more with our easy-to-follow intro guide to TikTok for writers.

Unleash your writing potential this Black Friday

This Black Friday, we’re offering 30% off selected writing courses for 24 hours only.

The ultimate NaNoWriMo survival guide

Our comprehensive guide is designed to equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and inspiration you need to conquer National Novel Writing Month.

Mother tongue vs chosen tongue: Writing in a second language

Eleonora Balsano explores how writing in a second language helped her find her voice and start her podcast, Chosen Tongue.

Disability representation in the publishing industry

Course alumna Penny Batchelor, author of My Perfect Sister and Her New Best Friend, explores disability representation and action in the publishing industry today.

What is Young Adult fiction?

Want to write YA fiction? We explore the key things you need to know when you’re writing for this diverse and discerning age-range.