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📚 World-class online creative courses since 2009. Learn with industry gurus and inspiring academics, wherever you are. ✍️ Affordable, flexible, and for all – from first-timers to MFA grads. 🌍 profwritingacademy.com #WeAreNotAI

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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 2d

Celebrate #WorldMentalHealth Day by exploring how writing can support your wellbeing.

From journaling to expressive storytelling, discover practical ways to manage stress and nurture your mental health through words.

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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 4d

Midweek reminder: taking time to write can boost your mental health. Even a few minutes of journaling or creative writing can help you process thoughts and emotions.

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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 6d

Take a break and write. ✍️

Writing is a powerful tool for wellbeing, whether you’re journaling, crafting stories, or reflecting. Join one of our supportive online courses and make space for self-care.

Writing for wellbeing courses: zurl.co/4IF80

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 10d

Want to make your readers shiver with suspense?

Writing Crime Fiction is the perfect place to start. Explore genre conventions, plant red herrings, and write your own story under the guidance of a bestselling author.

Early bird pricing available now!

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Writing Crime Fiction

Whether you’re new to crime writing or ready to kickstart your next whodunnit, this five-week online course will equip you with the tools you need to create convincing characters and write the perfect crime.

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 11d

Happy October! 🍂 This month, we’ve got plenty of spooky events for our alumni.

Don’t miss our Horror workshop with Nicky Peacock and our ‘undead’ writing competition.
Log in to the alumni area to take part.

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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 13d

‘Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.’ – Louis L’Amour

Turn on your creative tap with our online creative writing courses. ✍️

See what's starting soon: zurl.co/3YEya

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 15d

Reminder: Write and Submit a Short Story starts Monday, 6 October!

Ready to perfect your short story writing and generate new ideas? There’s still time to join. 📝

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Write and Submit a Short Story

This course guides you from initial ideas for a short story through drafting and finessing to submitting a piece to competitions.

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 17d

🚨 Just 3 spaces left! 🚨

Take your novel from draft to agent-ready submission in just 18 weeks with our Edit Your Novel course. Starts 1 October – now with 30% off (payment plans available).

First come, first served!

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Edit Your Novel The Professional Way

Over 18 weeks, leading UK literary consultants Cornerstones will take your novel from draft to agent-ready submission.

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 21d

Giving and receiving critique isn’t always easy; it’s a skill in itself. In this blog, we explore how to approach feedback with confidence, how to phrase your thoughts so they genuinely help, and why critiquing others can make you a stronger writer.

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A Writer’s Guide to Giving (and Getting) Great Feedback

Giving and receiving feedback is essential for writers – here’s how to critique well.

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 24d

Huge congratulations to Edit Your Novel alum Louise Austin on her book deal. ✨🙌

Louise won the Cornerstones PWA Prize for most promising manuscript in the Bath Children’s Novel Awards 2022 – and now her debut has been snapped up by Macmillan!

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Macmillan Children’s Books pre-empts major new series from debut author Louise Austin

Macmillan Children’s Books has signed a major new series from award-winning debut author Louise Austin.

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 27d

First-time novelist? Learn how to outline your story, map your plot, and shape characters in our beginner-friendly guide. zurl.co/pZCF0

How to outline your novel: First time writer? Don’t swerve the planning

The process of outlining your novel may sound overwhelming, but a strong outline will make the writing process more manageable and enjoyable.

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 28d

Too busy to write? Habit stacking helps you weave creativity into your daily routine. 📝

Read our latest blog for practical tips to build sustainable writing habits.

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Habit stacking for writers: small steps, big progress

Too busy to write? Habit stacking makes it easy to weave creativity into your daily routine.

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 29d

Typing The End is only the beginning. Our 18-week Edit Your Novel course guides you through the tricky middle ground between draft and finished book.

Learn to edit like a pro and build an agent-ready submission package.

Starts 1 Oct. Apply now.

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Edit Your Novel The Professional Way

Over 18 weeks, leading UK literary consultants Cornerstones will take your novel from draft to agent-ready submission.

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · Sep 11

Great writing groups need great facilitators. Learn how to lead, plan and manage your own with our 7-week Running Writing Workshops course.

Starts 22 Sept! Sign up today.

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Running Writing Workshops

This practical online course provides writers, academics & counsellors with the skills and confidence to set up and run writing workshops.

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · Sep 8

Not just one novel. Every novel. Edit Your Novel equips you with professional editorial skills you’ll use for a lifetime. Starts 1 Oct.

Apply now: zurl.co/0HBws

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Edit Your Novel: Why You Should Choose This Course with Helen Corner-Bryant and Kathryn Price

Find out more about our Edit Your Novel course with the course directors, Helen-Corner Bryant and Kathryn Price. How does it work?What will I gain?Why this c...

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · Sep 5

From family tales to community histories — your life is full of stories.

Discover how to write them with confidence in Stories from Life, a 5-week online course for writers at any stage.

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Stories from Life

Learn how to write your own life story in memoir form with our online creative writing course with Richard Benson.

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · Sep 4

Got an idea for a short story? Let’s make it shine.

Our 7-week Write and Submit a Short Story course guides you from first draft to finished piece, ready to submit to journals & competitions. Sign up today.

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Write and Submit a Short Story

This course guides you from initial ideas for a short story through drafting and finessing to submitting a piece to competitions.

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · Sep 3

Find your new favourite crime author as Marnie Riches, crime writer and tutor on our Crime Fiction online course, tells us about some of her favourite crime fiction from the North.

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Bad weather, great thrillers – the cream of Northern-set crime fiction

Find your new favourite crime author as Marnie Riches, crime writer and tutor on our Crime Fiction online course, tells us about some of her favourite crime fiction from the North.

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · Sep 2

You may have started your novel full of inspiration… only to get stuck, feel overwhelmed, or let life’s demands take over.

If your draft has stalled, don’t worry, here’s how you can finally get it finished.

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How to revive your neglected novel

Every writer knows the feeling – dust gathering on an unfinished manuscript, the nagging pull of that neglected novel tucked away in a drawer or hidden in a folder on your computer.

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · Sep 2

Struggling to make progress with your writing, even though you put in the time and effort?

Richard Benson, our Stories from Life course director and award-winning writer, has identified 10 habits that might be holding you back.

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Stop Overthinking! 10 Writing Habits You Need to Quit Today

Our Stories from Life course director and award-winning writer, Richard Benson, has identified 10 habits that might be holding you back.

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · Sep 1

Writing cosy crime, psychological suspense, or a police procedural?

Explore them all in our 5-week Writing Crime Fiction course with Emily Barr, and craft a story readers won’t be able to put down.

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Writing Crime Fiction

Whether you’re new to crime writing or ready to kickstart your next whodunnit, this five-week online course will equip you with the tools you need to create convincing characters and write the perfect crime.

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · Sep 1

Looking for something new to read? Get inspired with some brilliant short story recommendations from our Write and Submit a Short Story course tutor, Susmita Bhattacharya.

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Must-read short stories for aspiring writers

Get inspired with some brilliant short story recommendations from our Write and Submit a Short Story course tutor, Susmita Bhattacharya.

Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · Aug 29

Early bird ends tonight! 🚨

Turn your crime story idea into a gripping opening chapter with Emily Barr in our 5-week online Writing Crime Fiction course.

Secure your spot: zurl.co/I5HjL

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Granta @grantamag.bsky.social · Aug 21

Considering the Granta Writers’ Workshop?

On 3 September, we will be hosting a free online session for prospective applicants. You’ll hear from alumni, chat with a course director, and receive guidance on applying. The session will conclude with an open Q&A.

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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · Aug 26

From shaky draft to polished submission package: synopsis, first 10k words, cover letter and agent list. Our expert-led Edit Your Novel course helps you get there.

Early bird discount ends 1st September!

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Edit Your Novel The Professional Way

Over 18 weeks, leading UK literary consultants Cornerstones will take your novel from draft to agent-ready submission.