How To Write Your First Novel

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Everyone has a book in them. Will this be the year you finally write yours? Our ‘how to write your first novel’ course is a perfect introduction for those looking to learn how to start writing fiction. Whether you’re hoping to get your novel published or if you’re writing just for fun – this course will help you feel motivated and excited to start writing your first novel.

This is an online course delivered live via Zoom.

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Everyone has a book in them. Will this be the year you finally write yours? Our ‘how to write your first novel’ course is a perfect introduction for those looking to learn how to start writing fiction. Whether you’re hoping to get your novel published or if you’re writing just for fun – this course will help you feel motivated and excited to start writing your first novel.

This is an online course delivered live via Zoom.

Everyone has a book in them. Will this be the year you finally write yours? Our ‘how to write your first novel’ course is a perfect introduction for those looking to learn how to start writing fiction. Whether you’re hoping to get your novel published or if you’re writing just for fun – this course will help you feel motivated and excited to start writing your first novel.

This is an online course delivered live via Zoom.

How To Write Your First Novel 

Course Length: The online course is delivered in four sessions, over four weeks, 90 mins per session.

Course Dates:

We’re taking a little break from our live courses right now. We’ll be back in late 2025. Please join the waiting list to be the first to hear about the next date this course is running. Thanks for your support.

Cost Per Person— £165

Overview

Everyone has a book in them. Will 2024 be the year you finally write yours? 

We can help. 

Our ‘How to write your first novel’ course is the perfect introductory course for those looking to learn how to start writing fiction. Make this the year you finally write your novel!

In this introduction course:

  • We explore why you want to write, helping you build good habits and a writer’s mindset to ensure you see your novel through to the end. 

  • We’ll arm you with tools to prevent you from feeling the dreaded writer’s block. 

  • We talk you through all the elements that make up a novel - setting, characters, dialogue and structure.  

  • We’ll talk about publishing options.

  • Each week there will be a short homework task too, helping you to build momentum.

By the end of the course:

  • You’ll have a clear idea of your path forward for your novel. 

  • You’ll have taken part in lots of writing prompts that you’ll be able to expand and use for your novel.  

  • You’ll have a clear understanding of the importance of structuring your novel and creating a story that people will fall in love with.

  • You’ll have feedback on your written work (up to 1,500 words).

Whether you’re hoping to get your novel published or if you’re writing just for fun – this course will help you feel motivated and excited to start writing your first novel. 

What’s more:

  • We will provide feedback on up to 1,500 words of your work. Helping you to see your writing strengths and giving you ideas to help take your work further. 

  • You’ll have unlimited email support throughout the course, should you have questions or need help. 

  • After completing the course you’ll gain access to a private storyteller’s Facebook group, exclusively for our course alumni. The group is bursting with regular ideas, prompts, tips and a supportive community full of like-minded people to help you on your writing journey. 

This course will be delivered via Zoom, you will need an internet connection and a device (Ipad/ Laptop/ PC) to access the course. Whilst we are based in Derbyshire (UK), you can join us from anywhere in the world.

Our courses are fast-paced and jam-packed, we cram a lot in. We expect you to take part too, sharing ideas and supporting others on your course. We arm you with tools, but you’ve got to put the work in, writing a novel isn’t for the faint-hearted, but we know you can do it!



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