How to be a film critic with Dave Calhoun
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 ArticleData visualisation: A one-day workshop
Learn to use infographics to present complex information simply, elegantly and beautifullyWhether you're working on a presentation, a website or teaching materials, nothing tells a complex story faster...
View ArticleThe essentials of creativity in business
Learn how to inspire and implement new ideas that will transform your businessCreativity gives you an instant advantage, no matter what business you're in. This course provides a refreshing primer for...
View ArticleThe fundamentals of fiction with Tim Lott
Get a grip on plot, character, dialogue and structure with an award-winning novelistIt's a long road from starting a novel to getting it published check you're heading the right way with someone who's...
View ArticleLyric-writing bootcamp with Chris Difford
Join Chris Difford, Ivor Novello Award-winning lyricist and founder member of Squeeze, for a crash course in the art and philosophy of writing words that matterLyrics are often seen as an afterthought...
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 ArticleAdvanced social media for businesses
Learn how to plan a social strategy that engages with a bigger audience and gets better resultsThe social media arena is now a competitive marketplace. It's not enough just to pitch up to succeed you...
View ArticleAdvanced writing: Manuscript surgery
Award-winning novelist Tim Lott provides an invaluable manuscript clinic for new writers As you approach completion of a first draft, it's the perfect time to take stock of what you've achieved so far,...
View ArticleHow to share your story
Turn your life experiences into engaging writing for print or the webWriting from personal experience imbues your work with unique detail and authenticity. But it's all too easy for inexperienced...
View ArticleGetting ahead in the food business
Learn how to stop worrying and love the food industryYou don't need a background in the food industry to launch a successful comestible. Ask Jim Cregan, founder of the Jimmy's Iced Coffee brand, which...
View ArticleHow to build a 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 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 ArticleBeginner's photography: A four-day workshop
Everything you need to know to take high quality, creative pictures every timeAuto-shoot functions are now so advanced, you may wonder why you would ever need to shoot manually. Until, that is, you see...
View ArticleHow to launch a startup in 48 hours
From concept to your first paying customer the ultimate crash course for anyone with grand designs on the digital marketplaceIn just 48 hours, this course will take your idea for an app or website from...
View ArticleThe essentials of podcasting with Helen Zaltzman
The ultimate beginner's guide to recording, editing and promoting a great podcastDon't let technophobia or stage fright stop you from putting out a podcast. This course offers priceless advice from...
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 ArticlePlanning and pitching non-fiction
Find out what publishers want from new non-fiction, and how to deliver it without compromising your visionWhether it's history, cookery, science or self-help, the UK non-fiction market is successful,...
View ArticleFeature writing
Learn both the mechanics of feature journalism from pitching to editing and the art of writing a great pieceLearn how to find, pitch and produce eye-catching, insightful and memorable stories worthy of...
View ArticleFeature writing and digital storytelling with Jon Henley
Find out how to use digital media to tell engaging, compelling stories your readers will want to followOnline reporting means the news now travels as fast as a story develops. But while the advent of...
View ArticleSecrets of successful self-publishing with Ben Galley
A one-day workshop aimed at anyone who wants to learn how to be an independent authorSelf-publishing is one of the great cultural success stories of the digital era. But to make the most of this...
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