You can choose from our six writing courses. Each one caters to different needs and interests. Perhaps you've always dreamt of writing a book thousands would enjoy reading. Or maybe you would like to try your hand at writing a story that your four-year-old niece would love. No matter what goal you have in mind, we can help you achieve it.
For each of our courses, you work through the units and produce assignments under the guidance of your personal tutor. Your tutor will show you how to break into the market and get your work published!
This course has one main difference from our others—variety. The course materials give you a taste of everything, from articles and short stories, to romance and writing for children. You'll even learn how to tackle opportunities for radio, television, and screenplays. Each unit covers an exciting new topic. You'll explore genres to discover which kind of writing suits you. If you have never been published before, this course is usually the best place to start. The assignments are completely flexible. Your tutor helps you decide the kind of writing you want to do.
Children's literature is one of the most enjoyable forms of writing. You'll enter a world filled with magic, adventure and whimsical characters. You probably have fond memories of the books you used to read when you were young. Those stories of imaginary lands, fairies, witches, monsters and goblins, famous detectives, flying aces, and super heroes stirred your imagination, more than any adult novel. You can go back to that delightful world of make-believe and create stories that new generations of children will love to hear and to read.
Many people are overwhelmed by the idea of writing an entire novel on their own. Here's the inside secret—it is far easier than you imagine. By writing only a few pages a week, you'll quickly finish your first novel. With our novel course, you learn how to break down the process into simple steps. We teach you how to create plots, bring in conflict, and craft an effective ending. Your tutor helps you build major and minor characters who are full of life, emotion, and energy.