Creative Writing Course

A freelance writer is a writer who works on a self-employed basis. They can work for just one magazine or, more often, they write for several different publications at a time. The more diverse a writer can be, the more likely they are to be published and paid for their work. Read more>>>

There are many definitions of what a creative writing course is depending on what the course is aiming to teach you. Some courses will include details on how you can become a freelance writer earning money for your work, either full or part-time. Read more>>>

Anyone who wants to improve their writing craft should take a creative writing course. Maybe you’d like to write a bestseller or you fancy having a column in a national newspaper. Or, perhaps you want to write your childhood memories for your grandchildren to read. Read more>>>

Being a published writer is much like any other job and you need to approach it as such. If you think being a published writer is all about sitting in front of a window gazing out until inspiration hits you, I’m afraid you’ve been mislead. You need to put in as much work as you would with any other job and being a freelance writer means you are wholly responsible for the success of your career. Read more>>>

The short answer is none! Well, in the formal, traditional sense of qualifications. The only real pre-requisite needed is a love of writing – everything else can be learnt, even the ability to write well. Read more>>>

There may not be any pre-requisite formal qualifications for being a writer, but there are a number of skills that it would be useful to have. All of these can be easily learnt so if you lack knowledge in any of them now, don’t worry! Read more>>>

Luckily, you do not need thousands of pounds worth of equipment to start writing. However, there are some essentials you’ll need to make your life as a writer easier. Read more>>>

Yes – the beauty of writing is that anyone can do it. All publishers are really interested in is how well you write. Read more>>>

Choosing to take a course that requires you to set your own hours of study is great – it’s so flexible! However, if you’ve never had to organise your own time before it can be tricky. And, having no deadlines can lead to procrastination. Read more>>>

When you are trying to fit your study into your everyday life it is essential that you make the most of the time you have. So, as well as making sure you have a quiet, warm, well lit and comfortable place to study you should also try the following tips to enhance the study process. Read more>>>

When you are trying to fit study in around your full or part-time job it’s essential that you find the most efficient way of learning. It may be that you are already aware of what works for you and, if that’s the case, great! Read more>>>

When working in a self-employed capacity in the UK certain items, directly related to the business, can be claimed back, in part, from the Inland Revenue. Read more>>>

These days, the lion’s share of marketing your freshly published books falls to you – the author! With most publishers only allowing a miniscule budget for book promotion, you’ll be expected to get out there and push your work in whatever way you can. Read more>>>

I’m sure you’ll not believe me, but submitting pictures with your writing can improve your chances of making a sale quite considerably.Read more>>>