Professional Writing Academy programme of writing courses

Detailing courses, bursaries and more: 

Hello writers, As you may have heard, we’re incredibly pleased to have launched a new programme of writing courses in partnership with New Writing North. These courses are open to everyone – wherever you live in the world, with bursary places (up to 75% off course prices) for residents of Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland, thanks to funding from North of Tyne Combined Authority, Visit New Writing North’s website for more information on bursary applications, and take a look at our brilliant new courses below! In with the new Our new programme of courses Writing Crime Fiction - starts 6 March (runs for 5 weeks) Whether you’re new to crime writing or ready to kickstart your next whodunnit, this course will equip you with the tools you need to write the perfect crime story. Tutored by award-winning author, Marnie Riches. Stories from Life - starts 17 April (runs for 4 weeks) Find inspiration in your own life and surroundings, and learn how to turn raw memories into powerful stories under the guidance of bestselling memoir author, Richard Benson. Write and Submit a Short Story - starts 15 May (runs for 6 weeks) This practical course guides you through initial ideas, to drafting and finessing a story. You’ll produce a piece you’re proud of, then learn how to prepare it for submission to journals and competitions with support from prize-winning tutor Susmita Bhattacharya. Also available with a NWN bursary… Write Better at Work - starts 6 March (runs for 5 weeks) Dismantle the habits that make your writing hard to read. Learn how to write clearly, confidently and effectively. Whatever your level of skill, this course will help you discover new ways to write better. Story for Screenwriting: Advanced Structure - starts 13 March (runs for 16 weeks) Master the key technical skills screenwriters need, from character wants and needs to effective use of scenes and fractal storytelling. This four month course with the UK’s leading narrative expert. John Yorke, will help you understand and apply the blueprint underlying all successful stories. We also highly recommend listening to John’s new BBC Radio 4 show, Opening Lines, where each week he unpacks the themes and impact behind the books, plays and stories that are being dramatised in Radio 4's weekend afternoon dramas. Starting soon - limited spaces left! Edit Your Novel: The Professional Way - starts 21 February (runs for 18 weeks) The most in-depth online editing course on the market, developed with the experts at Cornerstones Literary Consultancy. Learn the structural editing techniques used by professional editors, and gain the confidence to submit your work to agents. Creativity for Writers - starts 27 February (runs for 4 weeks) Need fresh ideas? This course will help you tap into your imagination and uncover your creative genius with surprising techniques you won’t find on any other writing course. Crime Writing: Solving a Murder - starts 27 February (runs for 4 weeks) Join experts at a virtual crime scene to learn how to write the perfect crime. We’ll walk you through a homicide investigation, with insider advice from bestselling novelists to help you apply real-life lessons to your crime fiction. Write a Romance Novel (new intensive course) - starts 6 March (runs for 14 weeks) A deep-dive writing intensive with bestselling Harlequin, Mills & Boon and HarperCollins author Heidi Rice. Over 14 weeks you’ll master genre conventions, fine-tune your writing, and join industry experts to learn how to perfect a pitch for this in-demand area of publishing. Come and chat to us anytime: info@profwritingacademy.com. Very best, The team at PWA Copyright (C) 2023 Professional Writing Academy. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Professional Writing Academy Henleaze Business Centre, Harbury Road, Bristol, BS9 4PN