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How To Write Your First Novel

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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:

  • Tuesday 1st November (2022) 7 pm – 8:30 pm.
  • Tuesday 8th November (2022) 7 pm – 8:30 pm.
  • Tuesday 15th November (2022) 7 pm – 8:30 pm.
  • Tuesday 22nd November (2022) 7 pm – 8:30 pm.

Cost Per Person— £159

Overview

Everyone has a book in them. Will 2022 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. End 2022 with a bang and make it 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 on 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.

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.

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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