How to launch an independent brewery, and make good beer
Learn about the commercial and logistical aspects of creating a new beer, starting a brewery and launching a craft beer productReal ale has been to rehab. Craft beers are undergoing an unprecedented...
View ArticleBuilding for the web: intermediate coding
Evolve your coding skills and take your website to the next levelOnce you've learned the basics of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, working out your new coding priorities can be confusing, given the vast...
View ArticleHow to write contemporary poetry
How to find – or refine – a unique voice in a new era of eclectic verseRumours of poetry's ill health are, as always, greatly exaggerated. Poetry continues to find new and innovative ways to adapt, and...
View ArticleHow to be a film critic with Peter Bradshaw
Hone your critical approach to film and how you communicate your ideas to others in this practical introduction to film criticismYou might know your Scorsese from your Spielberg, but it takes more than...
View ArticleAdvanced data visualisation
From simple interactive charts to cutting-edge immersive storytelling, interactive visualisations can turn raw data into compelling contentInteractive data visualisations are just flashy infographics –...
View ArticleFrom first ideas to first draft with Ed Docx
All writers get inspiration - it is what to do with it that is the problem. Novelist Ed Docx provides budding writers with practical tools that will help you get the best from your native...
View ArticleTravel photography with Kevin Rushby
Learn to create, edit and sell top-quality travel imagesSimply photographing an exotic location is easy, telling its story is considerably harder. This course, led by expert professional photographers,...
View ArticleUnlocking potential: growth strategies for female entrepreneurs
This course will challenge how you think about growing your business, giving you the necessary tools to help you plan and execute your next level of growthNot-news-flash: Workplace inequality is still...
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 ArticlePerformance and promotion skills for writers
Take your writing from the page to the stage – and into the viral ether – with confidenceWriting is usually a solitary pursuit. Publishing and promoting a finished work, on the other hand, requires a...
View ArticleBuilding worlds in fiction, film and video games
Create immersive, evocative fictional worlds your readers will rememberFrom Middle Earth and Metropolis to Liberty City, there are some fictional worlds we know better than our own neighbourhoods....
View ArticleReinventing the critic
Learn to establish a distinctive voice, critical authority and a trustworthy reputationThere's much more to the critic's craft than sharing an opinion, no matter how acerbic, hilarious or controversial...
View ArticleStreet photography with Antonio Olmos
Master the skills you need to create photographs out of the chaos and bustle of street lifeStreet photography is an essential skill for any aspiring photographer, whether your work is artistic,...
View ArticleHow to write dramatic scenes
Experiment with the building blocks of great dramatic writingA great dramatic scene features a powerful opening, intriguing developments, an emotional crescendo and a satisfying payoff. This...
View ArticlePresenting data
Learn how to turn raw data into compelling presentationsIf the thought of preparing a presentation or report based on numbers brings you out in a cold sweat, then this masterclass could be for you....
View ArticleBlogging for absolute beginners
Think you might want to start a blog, but baffled by the jargon and stuck on where to start? This masterclass is for youBlogging is an exciting way to share your passions, but fear of the technical...
View ArticleHow to research your family tree
The ultimate novice's guide to researching your family treeMany people want to research their family tree but don't know where or how to start. Join Dr Nick Barratt, former genealogical consultant on...
View ArticleWriting historical fiction
Learn to use the past to inspire new stories, with award-winning novelist Katharine McMahonHistorical fact is the heart of great historical fiction. Led by award-winning novelist Katharine McMahon (The...
View ArticleHow to be a interior stylist
Learn the secrets of the profession and put them into practice with a practical day in a professional studioInterior stylists are behind practically every still life image you see in editorial,...
View ArticleGet started with your novel
What every author wishes they knew before they started their first novelAs a billion abandoned manuscripts attest, there's a lot more to writing a novel than just typing up a good idea. Simply knowing...
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