Writing courses and mentoring for all levels and genres

Writing courses and mentoring for all levels and genres

The Professional Writing Academy offers a range of online writing courses aimed at different types of learners, from the most inexperienced beginner with a good idea to published authors looking to develop their writing skills and understanding of publishing. We are connected to the best tutors and industry insiders across the globe. We understand that good writing is about creativity, crafting and redrafting based on expert feedback - and we know how to teach those skills to you. Find out more...

World of writing news

The writing industries are fast-moving, and if you want to pitch ideas at agents and publishers,
it pays to keep in touch. We make this easy with our news feeds from industry journals and blogs,
plus specially commissioned articles from writers working in various fields and genres.

Guides for writers

Confused about semi-colons? Not sure which genre you're writing in? Want to know more about how professional writers structure their day and plan their work? You need one of our Guides for Writers. These online information packs explain all in simple terms, and are ready to download now.

Self-publishing and marketing

E-books, self-publishing and increasing your profile as a writer. With so many options it can be tricky to know where to start, so we asked an expert.

How to write your family history

How to Write Your Family History is a new app that uses tried-and-tested teaching methods to help you turn the extraordinary lives of your ancestors into compelling stories - for fun, for publication and for posterity. Available from iTunes App Store for just £3.99 with e-book and android versions coming soon.

Press release: 
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Tools

Does your writing show promise? What are you doing well, what do you need to work on and how well are you suited to a life in writing? 

Try our free diagnostic quizzes to find out.

Level 1 Courses - Writing Basics

Choose a course to help you to brush up on the basics that underpin every type of writing, from screenplays and novels to works of non-fiction.