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Now Novel is a tailor-made novel writing process that gives aspiring writers the structure, expertise and necessary motivation to start and finish their novels. With expert guidance on hand to lead writers through a step-by-step process, Now Novel has taken all the indecision out of writing a novel, and provides the necessary motivation to keep writing - even when inspiration runs dry.

Bridget McNulty is the published author behind the course - her first novel, Strange Nervous Laughter, was published in South Africa in 2007 and in the USA in 2009, and she studied Creative Writing at Franklin & Marshall College in the USA.

"As soon as people find out I've had a novel published, they want to know how to do it," she says, "but it's not really a quick and easy answer! This course is the result of all the knowledge I've gained from studying Creative Writing in South Africa and the US and having a novel published in two countries - as well as an enormous amount of research and discussion with aspiring writers that we've done to find out the most effective ways to motivate writers to actually finish their books."

Start your novel at www.nownovel.com

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WRITERSREIGN CREATIVE WRITING COURSE
Take a look at the WritersReign Creative Writing Course (which is F-R-E-E by the way). New writers and those who find they need a bit of inspiration and encouragement will find this easy-peasy course just the ticket. Lessons will arrive in your inbox at the leisurely rate of one-per-week, so no pressure there. More details here...

WRITERSREIGN ARTICLE WRITING COURSE
15 fact-packed lessons that will have you turning out articles publishers will die for. Hopefully not before they've paid you. And it's F-R-E-E. More info here... or use the sign up form on the right.

Open Colleges Writing & Communication Courses
They say: "If you've got a way with words, we've got courses that could help you turn your raw potential into a profession.
Providing specialised writing, editing and media-related training to aspiring authors, editors and journalists for more than a quarter of a century, the Australian College of Journalism can deliver the expert tuition required to polish your skills and acquire the commercial savvy you need to succeed.
Whether you see yourself as a Walkley Award-winning reporter or the author of a blockbuster novel, our courses will encourage you to embrace the power of the written word and discover where your flair for writing could lead."
More info here...

Mary Charman-Smith runs writing courses both via correspondence and in the Sussex area.

Mary has the MA in Creative Writing and is also a qualified teacher.

Please see the website for more information.

The Academy of Children's Writers
Courses for those wishing to write for children. This is what they say about themselves: "In 1981 we set out to design a correspondence course that would teach any literate person how to be a successful writer for children. We enlisted the help of leading educationalists and writers to create a comprehensive package that would take the novice writer step by step towards publication. The ‘Writing for Children’ course that resulted was an instant success." Click Here.

Writers University's Writing Courses
The Writers University offer "Online Creative Writing Courses That Inspire!"
They claim - "It's simple and easy to take online courses led by renowned experts in the field of creative writing. Our courses are designed to fit into your schedule. You can log in to our classes from any computer with Internet access, any time, day or night. Writers University's Writing Courses are presented in a clear, straight-forward format and contain all the elements you look for in a live class, including lectures, writing exercises and feedback from your instructor." Check them out at: Writers University

Coursebridge is an online learning centre run by John and Linda Casselman based in Ontario, Canada. They offer a wide range of writing courses including Basics of Scriptwriting , Crafting the Short Story, Creating Memorable Characters, Humor Writing, Poetry Writing, and many others. Some courses are accessed online in mothly sessions, but they are moving over to making the sessions downloadable in PDF format. Excellent idea. Coursebridge.com

Nick Daws' Quick Cash Writing Course (on CD)
Nick Daws shows how anybody can write small items, fillers,hints & tips, readers' letters, etc., quickly and easily for cash. He shows how the writer can build anything from extra pin money to a full time income. Haven't got hours to pen in-depth articles? Profit from the tricks and strategies of getting editors and publishers to accept your short pieces with this absorbing CD Course. Quick Cash Writing Course.

London School of Journalism
Established over 80 years the LSJ offers Home Study courses in journalism, freelance and creative writing.

Blackford Centre Creative Writing Courses
Want to improve your creative writing skills? Become a published author and achieve your dreams. Our Creative Writing Self-Study Course is a complete program in creative writing, and it covers all the topics you need to know. You'll discover everything from novel writing to short stories, and from sharpening your writing to finding an agent. Blackford Centre Creative Writing Courses.

WritingClasses was set up by Marianne Wheelaghan and offers online courses and conferences for “absolute beginners to more experienced writers”. Marianne has a Masters degree in Creative Writing and is an experienced tutor. Novels, short story writing and more. Go take a look.

The National Extension College is based in the UK (but they’re not saying where!), and offer three writing courses: Creative Writing, Writing Short Stories and Writing For Money.

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