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Take a location you know and transform it into a new, strange or dangerous place...'
Our popular #WriteCBC competition is back! Michael Mann, former Writing YA & Children's Fiction student and author of the middle grade novel Ghostcloud, has set a task all about creating an intriguing world for a story. Have a go in your own time, or submit an entry on Twitter @cbcreative by 10am Fri 5 Nov (UK time) to be in with a chance of winning a free place on the six-week creative writing course of your choice.
'Your perspective is unique, and you should embrace the creativity and freedom it brings'
Sarah Jost was a student on our three-month Writing Your Novel course in 2019 and her debut love story One Last Chance is to be published by Piatkus and Sourcebooks next year. Read this interview to learn about Sarah’s time studying with us, her approach to writing as a non-native English speaker and the inspiration behind her high concept romance novel.
Our current courses
Creative Writing for Beginners
Start writing with confidence before the end of the year. This four-week online course will help you tap into your imagination, explore new ideas and put essential writing techniques into practice.
Enrol by 9 Nov
Writing YA & Children's Fiction
Learn how to write engaging stories for younger readers on this three-month online course with teaching from award-winning YA and children's author Catherine Johnson. Scholarship available.
Apply by 5 Dec
Breakthrough Novel-Writing Course
Get the most out of your novel on this exciting two-week online course for writers of colour with low income, led by author Jacob Ross. Eight talented writers will be awarded fully funded places.
Apply by 12 Dec
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'Hook us in with something intriguing or funny or mysterious or disturbing'
The Discoveries team interview our founder Anna Davis about the origins of Curtis Brown Creative and her advice for writers planning to submit their novel to Discoveries 2022
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10 spooky reads for Halloween
If you're looking for a book to sink your fangs into this autumn then your search is over. Check out our bewitching reading list featuring stories by our former students and teaching team. There's a book for everyone, whether you're after a fright or just a little bit of magic.
'Having support from other writers who know what you’re going through is a godsend!'
Tasha Harrison studied on our Writing YA & Children’s Fiction course in 2016. Her debut middle grade novel Clementine Florentine will be published by UCLan in January 2022. Read this interview to find out more about her approach to writing for young readers and her path to publication.
How to stay motivated when writing your novel
Our seven-step guide is perfect for those of you about to embark on NaNoWriMo. We'll help you tackle some of the common issues all writers face when embarking on their first draft, from writer's block to planning ahead. For more in-depth support as you complete a draft, join our six-week online course Write to the End of Your Novel. Course begins 4 Nov.
Our current courses
Starting to Write Your Novel
Get your novel off the ground before the end of the year. Across six weeks you'll develop your idea, plot and plan your story, and write a confident opening with help from our founder Anna Davis.
Enrol by 2 Nov
Write to the End of Your Novel
Need some great advice to help you reach the end of the first draft? This course will help you develop the skills, techniques, and staying power that will get you over the finish line.
Enrol by 2 Nov
Edit & Pitch Your
Novel
Polish your novel until it shines and get expert insights on pitching your work to literary agents in exclusive teaching videos from the Curtis Brown and C&W agents.
Enrol by 2 Nov
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Writing a Romance Novel | RNA members get £20 off
Do you want to make serious progress on your romance novel before the end of the year? Explore what makes an irresistible love story with bestselling author Jenny Colgan on our six-week online course.
Exclusive teaching videos, notes and writing tasks from Jenny Colgan
Weekly modules explore engaging topics including creating chemistry between your romantic leads, developing a regular writing habit and bringing scenes to life with dialogue
Share your work and take part in discussions with your fellow students on our private forum
All students get feedback on one of their tasks from an expert CBC editor
Read our interview with Jenny to get a taste of what's to come.
Redeem your discount
We're delighted to offer Romantic Novelists' Association members £20 off this course. Use code RNA20 at checkout to redeem your discount. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. The course begins 28 October and the enrolment deadline is 26 October. Don't miss out, this is the last Writing a Romance Novel course of 2021.
Enrol now
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'We’re looking for potential, for original voices, for imagination, for a story that sweeps you along...'
Must-read writing and publishing insights from Kate Mosse, who draws on her first-hand experience of being a bestselling author, founder of the Women's Prize for Fiction and chair of judges for Discoveries 2022
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'I still count some fellow CBC students amongst my closest writing friends and early readers'
Ally Wilkes was a student on our six-month Writing Your Novel course in 2017. We're thrilled to count her in the growing number of over 140 students that have gone on to get major book deals. Her debut historical horror novel All the White Spaces will be published by Titan Books in the UK and Atria in the US next year. Read this interview to find out more about her path to publication.
We're proud sponsors of Black Ballad's 'How Black Women Get Published' panel
We're dedicated to supporting under-represented writers and are very pleased to sponsor this panel event as part of the Black Ballad Book Fest 2021. Attendees will hear first hand about the process of getting your work published traditionally from panellists including Curtis Brown literary agent Natalie Jerome, HarperCollins editor Ore Agbaje-Williams and author Lizzie Damilola Blackburn. This event will take place on 23 Oct from 4-5.30pm.Tickets available now.
Our current courses
HW Fisher Novel-Writing Scholarship
One talented writer of limited financial means will win a place on our three-month Writing Your Novel course taught by author Charlotte Mendelson. This course starts 16 Nov and will take place in London with some sessions on Zoom. Applications close Sun 24 Oct.
Writing Historical Fiction
Join number one bestselling author S J Parris for six weeks of teaching videos and notes as you travel into the past and learn how to research and write a compelling historical novel.
Enrol by 26 Oct
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.
Enrol by 26 Oct
Writing a Romance Novel
Learn how to write an irresistible, heartfelt romance that readers will fall in love with. This six-week online course is led by acclaimed romantic fiction author Jenny Colgan.
Enrol by 26 Oct
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'Think about what makes your story unique – why it’s different to anything that’s out there already'
Writing tips and tricks from acclaimed author and Discoveries 2022 judge Ayisha Malik
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'Novels exist for us to formulate and resolve questions that we can’t pose in any other form'
Acclaimed author, editor and CBC tutor Simon Ings shares his thoughts on writing fiction and finding creative inspiration. If you want in-depth guidance from Simon, check out our upcoming three-month online Writing Your Novel course. Apply by 17 Oct.
'I was so lucky and grateful to have gone on this memoir writing course'
Edit Spaudo was sponsored by CHEERIO Publishing to study on our online six-week Writing a Memoir course earlier this year. She is currently writing a memoir about her life and her mother, who was tragically murdered after being trafficked from Nigeria to Italy. Head to the blog to read more about her memoir and her time studying with us.
Our current courses
Character Development – The Deep Dive
Join this brand-new four-week online course led by our founder and director Anna Davis. Get to know your protagonist inside and out and feel confident in the narrative arc you’ve created for them.
Enrol by 19 Oct
The HW Fisher Novel-Writing Scholarship
One talented writer with limited financial means will win a place on our three-month Writing Your Novel course taught by author Charlotte Mendelson in London with some sessions on Zoom.
Apply by 24 Oct
Writing Your Novel – Three Months
Get the most out of your story with teaching, tutorials and workshops led by author Simon Ings. This online course includes brand-new teaching videos from our team of acclaimed novelist-tutors.
Apply by 17 Oct
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'Believe in your voice, polish your work. Respect the craft.'
Unmissable writing inspiration from award-winning author and Discoveries 2022 judge Irenosen Okojie
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'Setting is more than the location where your novel takes place'
Our popular #WriteCBC competition is back! To celebrate the launch of our new Writing Crime Fiction course, tutor and crime novelist Vaseem Khan has set a task all about how settings can add a layer of intrigue to your story. Have a go in your own time, or submit an entry on Twitter @cbcreative by 10am Fri 8 Oct (UK time) to be in with a chance of winning a free place on the six-week creative writing course of your choice.
Join us for a free webinar!
Your Novel: How to Get Started
Want expert advice from authors, agents and a CBC editor on how to start writing a novel? Sign up now for our free webinar event on 4 November, 7.00-8.30pm – part of the Discoveries writing development initiative, which offers practical support and encouragement to aspiring female novelists of all ages and backgrounds, from across the UK and Ireland – and culminates in a prize for a novel-in-progress.
Our current courses
Writing Short Stories with Cynan Jones
Get guidance from prize-winning author Cynan Jones on this six-week online course. Learn new writing techniques and gain the confidence to start submitting your stories to journals and prizes.
Enrol by 12 Oct
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.
Enrol by 12 Oct
Writing Your Novel – Three Months
Our flagship course is back in London, with some teaching on Zoom.* Get tuition from acclaimed author Charlotte Mendelson and advice from publishing professionals. Scholarship available.
Apply by 10 Oct
*If you want to get the most out of your story on our Writing Your Novel – Three Months course but you can't attend sessions in person... The flexible online version of this course, led by author Simon Ings, will be perfect for you. Apply by 17 Oct.
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Discoveries 2022 is open for submissions
We and the Curtis Brown Literary Agency are delighted to be partnering with the Women’s Prize Trust and Audible to run the second Discoveries writing development programme for unpublished women writers
Find out more
Head to the blog to read our top tips to help you get your novel-in-progress ready for submission to Discoveries 2022
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How to set clues in your crime novel
Check out award-winning crime novelist Vaseem Khan's advice on how to leave a compelling trail of clues for your reader to follow, from foreshadowing to red herrings. If you want to learn more about the genre join us for our new six-week online Writing Crime Fiction course.
How to show character
Anna Davis shares a six-step guide to help you effectively convey your characters from the very first moment you introduce them to your reader. For a more in-depth exploration of how to bring your characters to life on the page enrol on our new four-week online course: Character Development – The Deep Dive.
'I think part of the fun of writing anything is to push your characters to the limits'
Children's author – and former Writing Your Novel student – Jack Meggitt-Phillips has set you a fiendishly fun writing task inspired by the second novel in his middle grade series The Beast and the Bethany: Revenge of the Beast (out today!).
Our current courses
Writing Crime Fiction with Vaseem Khan
Our new six-week online course will teach you how to take your readers on a gripping investigative journey. Featuring teaching videos and writing tasks from bestselling author Vaseem Khan.
Enrol by 5 Oct
Character Development
– The Deep Dive
Join us for the latest four-week online course led by our founder and director Anna Davis. Get to know your protagonist inside out and feel confident in the narrative arc you’ve created for them.
Enrol by 19 Oct
Writing Your Novel – Three Months
Our flagship course is back in London, with some teaching on Zoom. Get tuition from acclaimed author Charlotte Mendelson and advice from publishing professionals. Scholarship available.
Apply by 10 Oct
View all current courses
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Meet Cassie Quarless, winner of our Breakthrough Scholarship for TV Screenwriters
We are pleased to announce that Cassie has been awarded a place on our Writing an Original TV Drama Serial course to work on his script Low Flyer
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'Every character has a unique voice and an individual perspective on life'
All writers need to think hard about how to create striking, memorable characters in their novels and stories. To help you bring your characters to life we've brought together helpful advice and writing tasks from our course tutors and guest speakers. For an in-depth exploration of how to create a believable protagonist and supporting cast enrol on our new four-week online course: Character Development – The Deep Dive.
Seven tips for writing a children's picture book
Acclaimed children's author David O'Connell shares his top writing tips, from creating characters that young readers will care about to taking advantage of the picture book's unique format. David is also the tutor of our six-week online Writing a Children's Picture Book course. Enrol by 28 Sept.
Our current courses
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 brilliant stories that children will love.
Enrol by 28 Sept
Creative Writing for Beginners
Get inspired to put pen to paper this autumn! This four-week online course will help you explore new ideas, build your confidence and put essential writing techniques into practice.
Enrol by 28 Sept
Writing Your Novel – Three Months
Get the most out of your story with teaching, tutorials and workshops led by author Simon Ings. This online course includes brand-new teaching videos from our team of acclaimed novelist-tutors.
Apply by 17 Oct
View all current courses
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How to write a good first page
These tips from our founder and director Anna Davis will help you craft a compelling first page and instantly capture the imagination of your reader
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Meet the winner of our Breakthrough Scholarship for Memoir Writers
We're pleased to announce that Hanna Tatschl has been awarded a free place on our inaugural three-month Writing Your Memoir course. Head to the blog to read about Hanna's captivating memoir-in-progress Relentless. Find out more about the free opportunities currently on offer to under-represented writers through our Breakthrough Writers' Programme.
'A lot more people can write than realise they can write'
In this episode of the popular Red Hot Chilli Writers podcast Anna Davis talks to crime authors Vaseem Khan and Abir Mukherjee. They discuss the origins of Curtis Brown Creative, what makes a debut writer stand out from the crowd, and our new six-week online Writing Crime Fiction course with exclusive teaching videos and writing tasks from Vaseem.
Our current courses
Breakthrough Mentoring for Disabled Writers
Five talented disabled writers will be awarded nine months of free mentoring from a published author, plus a one-to-one tutorial with a literary agent. Open to novelists, short story writers and memoirists.
Apply by 19 Sept
Writing Your Novel – Three Months
Our flagship course is back in London, with some teaching on Zoom. Get tuition from acclaimed author Charlotte Mendelson and advice from publishing professionals. Scholarship available.
Apply by 10 Oct
How to Write Your Novel
Take your writing to the next level this autumn. Join us for one of our popular six-week online courses: Starting to Write Your Novel, Write to the End of Your Novel or Edit & Pitch Your Novel.
Enrol by 21 Sept
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Meet Ely Percy, winner of the John le Carré scholarship
We are pleased to announce that the inaugural John le Carré Scholarship has been awarded to Ely Percy for their gripping Scottish crime novel Kingstreet
Read more on the blog
'I loved everything about the course... immersing myself in the amazing, mysterious, frustrating, inspiring world of writing'
Do you want to know what it's like studying with us? Check out CBC alumna and author of the Somershill Manor Mysteries S.D. Sykes in Women Writers, Women’s Books magazine, talking about her time on our Writing Your Novel course.
'Character is everything in all stories'
We are so excited for our brand-new six-week online course: Writing a Romance Novel, which runs for the first time next week. The course is led by the brilliant Jenny Colgan, author of numerous bestselling novels. Head to the blog to find out how Jenny started writing romantic fiction and to discover some of her top writing tips.
Our current courses
Writing a Romance Novel
Learn how to write an irresistible, heartfelt romance that readers will fall in love with. This six-week online course is led by acclaimed romantic fiction author Jenny Colgan.
Enrol by 14 Sept
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.
Enrol by 14 Sept
Writing Historical Fiction
Join number one bestselling author S J Parris for six weeks of teaching videos and notes as your travel into the past and learn how to research and write a compelling historical novel.
Enrol by 14 Sept
View all current courses
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Announcing our brand-new online course:
Character Development – The Deep Dive
Learn how to build memorable characters with believable motivations and compelling story arcs – with four weeks of teaching videos, notes and writing exercises from author and CBC's founder Anna Davis
Find out more and enrol by 19 Oct
Show us who your character is through their actions
Our popular #WriteCBC competition is back! To celebrate the launch of our new Character Development course (details above), our Senior Manager (and experienced editor) Abby Parsons has set a special task all about characterisation. Have a go in your own time, or submit an entry on Twitter @cbcreative by 10am Fri 3 Sept (UK time) to be in with a chance of winning a free place on the six-week creative writing course of your choice.
Three tips for writing diverse characters
Alumnus and children's fiction author Michael Mann shares his advice on writing realistic characters – drawing on the guidance he received during our Writing YA & Children's Fiction course as well as his own experiences of creating a mixed-race protagonist for his debut middle grade novel Ghostcloud.
'It’s never too late to decide to turn your hand to novel writing'
We talk to former Writing Your Novel student Paula Owen about her time studying with us, the inspiration behind her debut historical novel Little Brown Dog and how she made the transition from non-fiction writer to novelist. This blog also includes details on how to enter a competition for a chance to win a signed copy of her book plus some other limited-edition goodies.
Our current courses
Writing YA & Children's Fiction
Learn how to write exciting and engaging stories for younger readers on this three-month online course with teaching, workshops and tutorials from Catherine Johnson.
Apply by 5 Sept
Writing Short Stories with Cynan Jones
Get guidance from prize-winning author Cynan Jones on this six-week online course. Learn new writing techniques and gain the confidence to start submitting your stories to journals and prizes.
Enrol by 7 Sept
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.
Enrol by 7 Sept
View all current courses
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