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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.

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It’s here! The Professional Wright Academy Black Friday sale is now live!
Save up to 30% on selected online writing courses until 1 December. Go on, you’ve earned it! Check out the sale here: zurl.co/dcTzt

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November 28, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Learn to build a compelling novel from the ground up:
- Master the five-act structure to create a gripping narrative
- Write or rework the first 10,000 words of your novel
- Develop a detailed blueprint for the rest of your book
And 30% off this weekend! zurl.co/CtZJL
Write Your Novel in Five Acts
Based on John Yorke's bestselling book Into The Woods, this intensive six-month course teaches you how to construct a novel.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:51 AM
"The real bonus is the quality of the mentor's feedback and the support from the terrific cohort. There is simply no way I could have gotten this far on my manuscript without this programme." Diane Lemieux
Finish Your Draft In a Year: Group Mentoring zurl.co/VcJDH #PWA
November 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
There’s a story in you that needs to be told. Find it this Black Friday. We're offering 30% off selected writing courses from 28 Nov to 1 Dec. Don’t miss it! For writing short fiction, a full novel, non-fiction or editing your work, our courses are here: zurl.co/z9pjd
November 25, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Winter is coming - perfect time for a plot twist! Crime writing is a dark art. It’s about the lies we tell and the secrets we keep. It’s about justice, and what happens when it fails. Don’t just write a story. Build a case! We can show you how: zurl.co/uEJGh
November 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
It's a useful exercise to review characters in a book you're reading now, or maybe a story your love? And next on the agenda, its time to write and develop your own! Online writing courses to bring out the best in your character creations: zurl.co/Lh0P3
November 22, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Black Friday is coming soon! And we've chosen some great courses for you. Skilling-up the professional way! Keep an eye out this as our 30% sale off selected courses goes live on 28 November: zurl.co/kzvmS

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November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Celebrate #WorldPhilosophyDay Philosophy challenges us to look deeper. It’s what transforms a simple plot into a narrative that resonates and stays with the reader.
Want some inspiration? Read articles from our professional writers: zurl.co/Hb3eY #WritingCommunity
November 20, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Words are your most powerful tool at work. Our 'Write Better at Work' course helps you communicate with clarity and confidence. Say what you mean and get the results you want. And it's CPD accredited!
Check out how to Write Better at Work: zurl.co/PrRxm
Write Better At Work - Professional Writing Academy
This four-week online course shows you how to communicate clearly, confidently and effectively with team members and customers.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Writing for young adults is a huge responsibility, a joy and an opportunity! This audience is smart and passionate. It's a space for big ideas, unforgettable characters and shaping worlds. We’ll show you how tell your story. Writing for YA is here: zurl.co/nrqmx
Write a Young Adult Novel
Learn how to write your first Young Adult Novel with this online YA creative writing course from the Professional Writing Academy. Start writing yours today.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Ready for editing? Amazing! Transform your story into a polished manuscript with our course 'Edit Your Novel the Professional Way': zurl.co/JO6Fy
You'll get expert guidance, group support and structure. Learn to see your work with fresh eyes and make your novel shine!
November 16, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Midge Gillies, Writing Memoir Course Director, has released a new book: Atlantic Furies. An astounding story of 6 rule-breaking female aviators who risked everything to be a flying first!
Midge Gillies: zurl.co/6Texk Writing Memoir course: zurl.co/DycjV
November 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Let's get organised and get ahead for 2026! Our Black Friday sale is coming, so sign up for exclusive access and be the first to know when the offers drop. Join our newsletter: zurl.co/UhHrm

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November 14, 2025 at 7:38 AM
November’s writing buzz fades fast. Keep your story alive with ‘Finish Your Draft in a Year: Group Mentoring’. Structure, support and expert guidance to help you complete your novel. Your story deserves to be finished! Finish your Draft is here: zurl.co/lxV3p
November 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
"Some time ago I realised it was all very well to have a story to tell but I had to learn how to write it." Varda Tully, alum. Our expert-led courses give you the tools and the confidence to get your story onto the page. Find the right course for you: zurl.co/Hz8HS
November 11, 2025 at 8:08 AM
That story you can’t stop thinking about. It deserves to be read. Short stories are a craft and getting published needs strategy. Our 'Write and Submit a Short Story' course teaches you both. It’s time to get your work out there. You can do it! zurl.co/fnDYu
November 9, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The countdown continues! Our Black Friday sale lands on 28 November.
Dust off that half-finished manuscript, revisit that great idea you did nothing about and join our experts and creative community. Find inspiration or a new challenge here! zurl.co/6aacl
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Congratulations to Sandra Nicholls, recipient of the Bath Novel Award Cornerstones PWA Longlist Prize! Winning a place on Edit Your Novel the Professional Way. Sandra’s advice? Take your craft seriously, embrace feedback and never stop learning: zurl.co/obL9d
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Starting to write can feel overwhelming but remember, every great story begins with a single word. Even if that word gets scribbled out and re-written a few times, you're on your way!
Our online writing courses can help you with all those magical words zurl.co/wUjUS
November 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Hello! Here's our Alumni events for November: Zoe Somerville’s Worldbuilding, Paul Dodgson’s Writing for Audio, and Alwyn Hamilton on YA Fantasy. Plus, last chance to enter our ‘undead’ writing competition. Log-in to the alumni area to take part! zurl.co/EF9xP
November 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Happy Halloween! 👻 #WritingPrompt what would scare your character most, and how would they react? Dare to dig deep and get spooky with your writing.
October 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Black Friday is almost here! Mark your calendars: our sale opens on 28 November, and you can save 30% on selected writing courses!
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October 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Looking for inspiration and expert writing tips? Explore our blog for articles on writing craft, creativity, and success stories from our students. Stay motivated and keep learning.

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Articles
Read stories from our experts and community, and find out more about the world of writing in our exclusive interviews with authors, agents, publishers, editors, and screenwriters.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Our alumni don’t just finish their courses...they go on to secure book deals, see their work published, and often return to keep developing their craft. 📚

Take a look at some of their successes!
October 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Thinking about writing that book you’ve always dreamed of? We’re here to help. Our online courses cover everything from the basics to advanced skills, guided by industry experts in small, interactive groups. Let’s get started.

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October 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM