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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.

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.

Which fiction course is right for you?

With so many fiction courses to choose from, how do you know which one is your perfect match? Try our new quiz and find out.

Self-editing tips to conquer the last stage of your novel

Self-editing is vital to polishing up your manuscript and capturing the attention of agents and readers. Here’s how to get through that final stage and self-edit like a pro.

5 ways to make your YA fiction more compelling

How do you craft a young adult novel that resonates with young readers? Our resident YA expert is here to give you 5 essential tips to transform your writing.

Cracking the case with crime writers: my ‘Grill a Killer’ experience

When Graham Bartlett announced he was doing a fringe event at the Theakstons Old Peculier Harrogate Crime Festival, with the Professional Writing Academy, I just knew I had to take part.

9 ways to improve your creativity

Creativity is like lightning, it can strike when we least expect it. It can be powerful and yet it’s a fickle, elusive thing that even the most creative of people struggle to master.

World Book Day: PWA's favourite books

World Book Day: PWA’s favourite books

Looking for your next read? The PWA team reveal their favourite books for World Book Day.

How BookTok revolutionised the Romance genre

As BookTok books dominate the charts, we take a look at why and how BookTok has changed the publishing industry through the lens of Romance.

How to overcome Imposter Syndrome as a writer

Francesco Dimitri discusses imposter syndrome and offers a priceless solution to amateur and published writers alike.