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Writing Courses

Courses and resources to help you write, polish, and submit your manuscript.

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Our Pick

The Novelry

Founded by Booker Prize-listed author Louise Dean, The Novelry offers courses coached by bestselling authors and edited by Big Five editors. Graduates have secured deals with publishers including Penguin Random House and Pan Macmillan — and the school has direct submission partnerships with literary agencies for writers whose manuscripts are ready.

Starting out

The Big Idea

30 self-paced lessons to develop a compelling story concept and build your craft foundations.

Includes: Community access, 60+ live workshops per week

Writing your draft

The Ninety Day Novel

Get your first draft done in 90 days with one-on-one coaching from a published author.

Includes: Author coaching sessions, community, daily lessons

Editing & polishing

The Big Edit

Professional editorial feedback from Big Five editors to get your manuscript submission-ready.

Includes: Structural editing, manuscript review

RecommendedThe complete journey

The Finished Novel Course

The full path from idea to agent submission — coaching, editing, and introductions to literary agencies.

Includes: Everything from the above courses combined, plus agent submission support

Which course is right for you?

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