With details of writing courses and more:
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Former student Selali Fiamanya wins the Borough Press
open submission competition
We talk to Selali about his prize-winning debut
novel Between the
Train and the Platform and his time on our inaugural
Breakthrough Novel-Writing Course
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The John
le Carré Scholarship
We are
honoured to offer this scholarship in memory of the late
John le Carré. One talented writer with low income will be
awarded a place on our three-month online Writing Your Novel
course.
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Creative
Writing for Beginners
Across
this four-week online course our founder and Director Anna Davis
will help you find your writing voice, create memorable
characters and settings, and teach you how to build story.*
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Writing
Your Novel –
Six
Months
Our
biggest online course, tutored by Lisa O'Donnell and Cathi
Unsworth. Features tutorials and workshops as well as direct
engagement with top literary agents and publishers.
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Announcing our brand-new online course: Writing a
Romance Novel
Learn how to write an irresistible, heartfelt romance
that readers will fall in love with – featuring six weeks of teaching
videos, notes and writing exercises from bestselling author Jenny
Colgan
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Writing
an Original TV Drama Serial
Our new
screenwriting course returns to London, with some sessions via
Zoom. Taught by top screenwriter Colin Teevan, with masterclasses
from top TV professionals and Curtis Brown agents.
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Writing
& Illustrating a Children's Picture Book
These
online courses – led by celebrated author-illustrators
Sarah McIntyre and David O'Connell – will teach you how to
write and/or illustrate stories that capture the imaginations of
young readers.*
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Character
Development Mini-Course
This
FREE three-week online course from author Simon
Ings will teach you how to bring your characters to
life. Simon will also set a writing task each week to help
you put his teachings into practice.
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Meet the Discoveries Prize winner and runner-up
We're excited to announce that Emma van Straaten (left)
has won the Discoveries Prize for her novel-in-progress Heartstring and
Lucy Keefe (right) has been awarded the runner-up prize of a free
place on our flagship three-month Writing Your Novel course
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In-person
courses to return this autumn
We're
thrilled to say that our much-loved three- and six-month
London-based Writing Your Novel courses are set to start this September. Teaching
sessions will alternate between London and Zoom.
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Writing
Historical Fiction
Across six
weeks bestselling author S J Parris will travel with you
into the past – exploring what makes a
compelling historical novel and identifying key
writing techniques.*
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Writing
a Psychological Thriller
This
six-week online course will teach you to write a twisty,
suspenseful thriller that readers won’t be able to put down –
with exclusive videos and notes from bestselling author Erin
Kelly.*
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Announcing the annual
John le
Carré scholarship
We are proud to launch this annual novel-writing
scholarship in memory of the master chronicler of our age John
le Carré, funded by the Curtis Brown Literary and Talent Agency, with
the support of the author’s family
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Writing
Your Novel –
Three
Months
Deep-dive
into your novel with expert tuition from acclaimed
author Suzannah Dunn and a strong peer group. This online
course includes workshops, tutorials and advice from
literary agents.
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How to
Write Your Novel
Our
popular six-week online courses will take you from first idea to
final draft. Choose the right course for you: Starting
to Write Your Novel, Write to the End
of Your Novel or Edit &
Pitch Your Novel.
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Get £20
off our short online courses
For a
limited time only we’re offering £20 off all
our four, six and ten-week online creative writing courses. Use
code YOURWRITINGSUMMER at
checkout to redeem your discount.*
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'Try not to compare yourself to other writers'
Bestselling author Claire Fuller talks about the
inspiration behind her Women's Prize shortlisted novel Unsettled Ground and
shares her top tips for aspiring authors
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Writing
Your Novel –
Three
Months
Deep-dive
into your novel with expert tuition from acclaimed
author Suzannah Dunn and a strong peer group. This online
course includes workshops, tutorials and advice from
literary agents.
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Writing
Your Memoir –
Three
Months
Develop
your memoir on this brand-new online course with expert teaching,
tutorials and workshops from bestselling memoirist Cathy
Rentzenbrink – features feedback from literary agents.
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How to
Write Your Novel Online Courses
Our
popular six-week online courses will take you from first idea to
final draft. Choose the right course for you: Starting to Write Your Novel, Write to
the End of Your Novel or Edit &
Pitch Your Novel.
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Announcing the Discoveries Prize shortlist
We're delighted
to reveal the six unpublished women writers shortlisted for
the Discoveries Prize, for which we and the Curtis Brown Literary
Agency have partnered with the Women's Prize Trust and NatWest
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Elizabeth Zott Novel-Writing
Scholarships
Generously provided
by author/former student Bonnie Garmus. Two talented
writers of colour (with limited financial means) will be awarded
free places on our online Writing Your Novel courses this
June.
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Writing a Memoir
with Cathy
Rentzenbrink
This
six-week online course will teach you how to turn your
real-life experiences into a compelling
narrative – with exclusive teaching videos from
bestselling memoirist Cathy Rentzenbrink.
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Writing Short Stories with Cynan
Jones
Get guidance
from award-winning author Cynan Jones on this six-week online
course. Perfect if you want to learn new writing techniques
or start submitting your stories to journals and prizes.
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'Clarity, conciseness and confidence. A pitch letter shouldn’t
be long and rambling...'
We chat with Curtis Brown's Ciara Finan about what
literary agents are looking for in submissions from debut authors
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Writing
Your Novel –
Three Months
Deep-dive
into your novel on this online course with expert tuition from
acclaimed author Charlotte Mendelson and industry
advice from Curtis Brown’s Felicity Blunt and ICM’s Jennifer
Joel.
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Elizabeth
Zott Novel-Writing Scholarships
Generously provided
by author/former student Bonnie Garmus. Two talented
writers of colour (with limited financial means) will be awarded
free places on our online Writing Your Novel
courses this June.
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Creative
Writing for Beginners
Explore
your Writer's World, find your voice and gain the confidence
to put pen to paper on this four-week online course. Perfect
for novice writers and those looking for a fresh perspective on
the craft.
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Celebrating ten great years of helping writers tell
their stories
Curtis Brown Creative is ten years old today! To mark
the occasion we've created a special ten-year timeline that
highlights some crucial moments of the past decade
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Writing
Your Novel –
Six Months
Our
biggest online course, tutored by Lisa O'Donnell and Simon
Ings. Features a webinar with Curtis Brown’s Felicity Blunt
and ICM’s Jennifer Joel. Includes a break in August.
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Elizabeth
Zott Novel-Writing Scholarships
Generously provided
by author/former student Bonnie Garmus. Two talented
writers of colour (with limited financial means) will be awarded
free places on our online Writing Your Novel
courses this June.
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10th
Birthday Discount
Get £10 off
As part of
our anniversary celebrations we're offering our writing community
£10 off any short online writing course. Use code BIRTHDAY10.
Don't miss out, discount only valid for 24 hours.*
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