Popular women's fiction
From dreaming up your characters to publishing your novel – inspirational advice and practical assistance from bestselling novelists Rowan Coleman and Julie CohenPopular women's fiction is a capacious...
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View ArticleStart to write: foundations of fiction with Adam Foulds
Learn the technical skills on which every great writer dependsA powerful story is just the beginning of your work of fiction. Making the words on a page live up to the story in your head requires a...
View ArticleA cookery masterclass at the home of Thomasina Miers
Learn the building blocks, tricks and secrets of Mexican cookery with Thomasina Miers as she leads an intimate two day masterclass from her own kitchenThe course will begin at 9.30am on Friday morning...
View ArticleHow to create a graphic novel
Learn how to turn your idea into a graphic novel, and get it publishedAn endlessly versatile artform which places no limits on the ambition of the storyteller, it has produced masterpieces as varied as...
View ArticleEat your words: food writing with Matthew Fort
The ultimate experience for anyone passionate about food writingThis course provides a brief history of food writing, a delicious exploration of its culture and craft, as well as practical advice on...
View ArticleTrace your military ancestors
How to research the war history of your familyEvery family tree has been scarred by conflict, and the service records of the armed forces detail innumerable acts of tragedy and triumph. This course...
View ArticleGetting started on your novel with Andrew Miller
Take your first steps in novel-writing with a Costa Award-winning authorWriting a novel is the process of distilling the big idea in your head into the reality of words on a page. No-one knows this...
View ArticleHow to blog like a professional
Take your blogging to the next levelThere are 240 million blogs in existence and most of them – let's be honest – aren't especially professional. If you want to have one of the relatively few legible,...
View ArticleUX your website in a day
Give your website a professional edge with the essential crash course in user-friendly web designOverviewVisitors to your website are busy people, who just want to get to the good stuff and get out of...
View ArticleHow to launch a fashion brand
The one Fashion Week event budding entrepreneurs can't afford to missFashion is one of the hardest industries to break into, and with the help of some of fashion's hottest names you can find out how to...
View ArticleHow to write better copy
How to write commercial copy that's engaging, effective and - whisper it - sells more stuffWe can't legally offer courses in bribery and blackmail, but we can teach you the next best way to get your...
View ArticleFreelancing in digital design: a beginner's guide
Thinking of working for yourself as a developer, interface designer or UX architect? Find out how to be the best boss you've ever hadPlease note the date for this event has changed to Monday 17...
View ArticleDo more with data visualisation: a four-week course
Learn to use infographics to present complex information simply, elegantly and beautifullyWhether you're working on a presentation, a website or teaching materials, data visualisation offers you a...
View ArticleAn introduction to writing family history
Turn the life stories of your family and ancestors into powerful narrativesFamily history can provide a unique perspective on dramatic events, as well as insight into the intergenerational...
View ArticleDigital journalism bootcamp
Discover the skills every budding digital journalist needsDigital publishing has revolutionised the ways journalists can cover stories and reach audiences. But these new horizons require new skills to...
View ArticleDevelop your book and get it published
No matter what is stopping you from finishing your book, this unique course will give you the tools to move forward Starting a book, like setting out on any journey, is exciting. Halfway through, it...
View ArticleResearching your novel
When it comes to fiction, your research skills are as important as your writing skillsFacts are the engine of the most captivating fiction, and researching a novel is a grand undertaking in itself....
View ArticleIntroduction to making documentaries
Discover what it takes make a successful documentary from some of the best in the businessJoin an ensemble of documentary heavyweights including Nick Broomfield (director of Kurt and Courtney, Biggie...
View ArticleIntroduction to media law and ethics
What every writer and editor needs to know about the law, ethics and regulationEvery journalist needs to have an understanding of how the law applies to their trade. New rules covering social media,...
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