Data visualisation for journalists, designers and marketers
Discover how infographics can make compelling stories out of raw dataA good infographic is the picture that's worth ten thousand words, capable of exploding preconceptions or making instant sense of...
View ArticleHow to build a responsive website in a weekend
The simple, flexible way to build responsive websites for desktop, tablet and mobile devicesBrowsing on tablets and mobile is set to overtake traditional desktop browsing by the end of this year,...
View ArticleHow to write a memoir with Mark McCrum
Learn how to make the truth more compelling than fictionThe memoir is one of the best-selling and fastest-evolving literary genres. From prize-winning creative non-fiction like Dave Eggers A...
View ArticleHow to be a journalist in the digital age
Learn how digital technology can help you find a story, get it out fast and engage readers in compelling new waysThe digital age has given journalists an arsenal of powerful storytelling tools. Even a...
View ArticleLearn to code in one day
Take your web design skills from nought to nifty in just one dayWhether you need to keep abreast of technology for your job, or want to build a website for your own business or a personal project, this...
View ArticlePoet's workshop with Paula Bohince
Improve your knowledge of technique, inject new verve into your style and improve your chances of getting publishedEven if you feel that you've established a personal style you're proud of, challenging...
View ArticleHow to direct a play
How to get the best out of your cast, your text and your audienceBehind every spectacular performance is a passionate and committed director who knows how to get the best from their performers....
View ArticleHow to write a play with Stephen Jeffreys
Lifting the curtain on the unique process of writing for the stageOriginal ideas and creative passion are the driving forces behind a powerful play. But these forces need to be harnessed to make your...
View ArticleHow to write and manage a successful travel blog
Everything you need to know about travel blogging, from writing and photography to social media and monetisationLearn about the art, craft and business of travel blogging with this comprehensive...
View ArticleResearching your novel with Alex Preston
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 ArticleVisualising data with motion graphics
Discover versatile new ways to reach and influence audiences with powerful visual storiesIf you want to tell a clear, vivid story with data, then an animation is often the perfect choice. Animations...
View ArticleData visualisation for researchers
Make your data come to life through powerful infographicsResearchers are increasingly being asked to visualise their data. While this used to mean bar charts and line graphs, there's now a growing need...
View ArticleHow to be a literary agent
Leading literary agent Juliet Mushens explains the demands and rewards of one of the best jobs in publishingThe life of a literary agent is an exciting story in itself. Few other jobs mix high art and...
View ArticleFrom idea to startup with Doug Richard
How to get your dream business off the drawing board and make it a realityWhether your strength is design, photography, fashion or food, creative minds come up with game-changing ideas. But the...
View ArticleWhat every writer needs to know with Tim Lott
Do you want to write a novel one day? This is the dayThe difference between an aspiring author and a published novelist is a few simple writing tools and a lot of conviction. This course will elevate...
View ArticleHow to self-release your own music
Everything the budding record mogul needs to know, from recording to promotionIt's one thing putting a few of your demos up on SoundCloud, but once money gets involved, things get a lot more...
View ArticleContent marketing: A one-day bootcamp
Learn to create truly persuasive marketing content for your customers at this full-day masterclassIn the digital age, customers don't care what you're selling they're more interested in what you're...
View ArticleSuccessful email and social media marketing
Make your newsletters and social media presence more effective, more persuasive and more profitableEmail marketing can be an effective tool in spreading the word and building your customer base. Or it...
View ArticleBeginner's guide to social media for businesses
The foolproof introduction to online marketing for social novicesSocial media marketing is the most effective and cost-effective way to engage directly with consumers, helping brands build loyalty,...
View ArticleEditing skills for authors
How to transform your draft with professional self-editing skillsStage fright is a more common barrier to new authors than writer's block. It's easy for the novice novelist to think the first draft is...
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