Professional Writing Academy

Writing isn't just about words on a page, it's a powerful tool to process life, build resilience and find your voice. Join our supportive community and let expert tutors guide you through the transformative practice of writing for wellbeing. Start here: zurl.co/GNwKm

When life feels overwhelming, finding a creative outlet can make a significant difference to your mental health. Creativity gives you a safe space to explore your potential while learning practical techniques to support your mind. Join us in April: zurl.co/DfEj4

Fiction Foundations puts you straight into a group of writers who’ll get you, help you move forward, and lift you when your confidence falters. You don’t have to figure it out solo. Book your place and master the basics: zurl.co/6nyIU #MikeHollows #WritingFiction

Our year-long Finish Your Draft mentoring programme is your support crew. We’ll keep you accountable and motivated when the initial buzz wears off. You’ll be part of a small group of writers who get it. Find your team and join us this week: zurl.co/LLo4X

Mike Hollows' Workshop How to Keep Writing When Life Gets in the Way, 11 March, 7–9pm. Discussing what might be holding you back and includes some practical exercises to help you keep the spark burning with your writing.
Tickets are £24. Book here: zurl.co/vDYta

Congratulations Katherine Stewart on winning The Bath Novel Awards Longlist Prize 2025. The prize is a place on our Edit Your Novel the Professional Way course: zurl.co/GE5RG sponsored by ourselves and @Cornerstones Literary Consultancy . Congrats again Katherine!

🌟 Novel mentoring starts next week🌟 Our year-long Finish Your Draft mentoring programme gives you the practical tools and expert feedback. We’ll arm you with a clear plan, turning that messy first draft into a finished manuscript. Join our group: zurl.co/Js3O6

Our year-long Finish Your Draft programme is fully online, designed to fit around the chaos. We provide the expert guidance, structure, group of like-minded writers and the deadlines. You just need to show up and write! Join us this March: zurl.co/CrxT5

Our professional editing course is fully online and flexible. Join a small group of writers who also have lives to lead.
Read how to standout in applying: zurl.co/K3UjJ Apply here: zurl.co/JmP1M
#Editing #NovelWriting @Cornerstones Literary Consultancy

Celebrating Fiona Dixon, lynchpin of the Professional Writing Academy team, on the release of her debut novel, Crow: Thief of Magic. This first of a middle grade fantasy series - dream magic, danger and unforgettable characters await. Pre-order here: zurl.co/rk5NH

We’re proud to sponsor The Bath Novel Awards, enter by 31 May: zurl.co/Ogr45 The prize is a free place on our Edit Your Novel the Professional Way course. The BNA has launched the career of many successful authors. Edit Your Novel starts 4 Mar: zurl.co/SnbG2

Course starts on 25 Feb👉 Write Your Novel in Five Acts is fully online, so you can master advanced structure without the commute or the hassle. You learn from narrative expert John Yorke and a group of peers who are in the trenches with you. Book here: zurl.co/CKviv

The goal is a published book. We guide you through every stage of a professional submission package, whether it's for an agent, a publisher or your own indie launch. Work with us, and Cornerstones Literary Consultancy, to Edit Your Novel: zurl.co/2uqs8
#edit #novel

Write Your Novel in Five Acts is an intensive, hands-on course that will help you get the bones of your novel in the right place to hook readers and keep them engaged. Learn to fix story problems before they stall your progress. Book your place here: zurl.co/fg9ri

Final Call! Free ticket for Finishing Your Draft Mentoring session on 19 February, with Emily Barr. Sharing insights from her journey across 22 published novels. Free ticket here: zurl.co/pHeVy
Course info here: zurl.co/NKhBM

Our six-week Running Writing Workshops course equips you with the tools to design and lead effective groups in academic, therapeutic or creative settings. CPD accredited, expert tutors and practical resources, inspire others through writing. Enrol today: zurl.co/SksvB

Edit Your Novel the Professional Way - get honest, detailed feedback from industry editors and make your manuscript shine, no matter your chosen route to publication. Apply here: zurl.co/VsFQs

#Editing #NovelWriting #ManuscriptEdit @Cornerstones Literary Consultancy

Writing a novel without a map is a quick way to get lost. It’s time to call in the expert! Write Your Novel in Five Acts is John Yorke’s course - he wrote the book on story structure. We’ll help you create a plan using the 5 act structure that pros use: zurl.co/8uT46

Don't let your draft gather dust. Work to strict deadlines with like-minded peers and expert feedback. Our year-long Finish Your Draft mentoring programme starts in March, and if you’d like a taster and ask any questions, join us on 19 February. Ticket: zurl.co/owOW1

Enter the Bath Novel Awards, by 31 May 2026 here: zurl.co/QqhyV
✅ Gain visibility with top literary agents
✅ Join a legacy of published winners
✅ A chance to win £5,000 or a place on our Edit Your Novel the Professional Way course: zurl.co/x93pJ

Last chance to join us for a free place on our taster session on 10 February, with Helen Corner-Bryant, about our flagship 18-week professional editing course. Free session sign up here: zurl.co/SjPmA
Apply for the course here: zurl.co/vvcTY

Design and lead transformative writing groups for fun or work. CPD accredited Running Writing Workshops online course helps you to bring out the best in everyone’s work. Learn with a small group of fellow writers. Find out more and book here: zurl.co/qCoe2

Our intensive 6-month course, Write Your Novel in Five Acts, gives you the editorial tools to spot story holes and fix any sagging scenes. Guided by narrative expert John Yorke, you’ll craft a blueprint that truly holds up. Join today: zurl.co/ZnW1i

Got a life story you’ve been trying to tell? The tricky part is turning real-life memories into compelling stories. Our Stories From Life course bridges that gap. Led by Richard Benson, we’ll help you find the narrative in the noise. Join us: zurl.co/249oR

Every writer hits a wall. We’ll help you climb it. Join us for a chat about editing, how our course helps and to meet the team on 10 February, 12:30pm to 2pm.
Secure your free spot today: zurl.co/YSq0K
And apply for the course here: zurl.co/F1giq

Free live taster session on 19 February with Emily Barr about our Finish Your Draft Group Mentoring programme. Your chance to ask questions about revising, rewriting, and everything in between!
Free ticket here: zurl.co/klGf1
Course info here: zurl.co/L9XMJ

Course starts 2 February👉 Write and Submit a Short Story is fully online. Learn from our experts and fit it around your life. We’ll provide the structure and deadlines and the support you need. Make the time to get your story out there! Join us: zurl.co/KITS5

🌟 LAST CHANCE to join our 2 February start date for Fiction Foundations!🌟Join a small group of peers and get the kind of expert feedback that actually helps move your writing forwards. Come and learn the craft properly with us, join the group: zurl.co/LGP4G

Join us for a free taster on 10 February with Cornerstones Literary Consultancy - how to professionally editing your book.
✅ Free session on 10 February: zurl.co/3DrRv
✅ Apply for the course: zurl.co/IE6D9
✅ Watch a short video: zurl.co/9DRNB

Write and Submit a Short Story starts on 2 February, packed with practical exercises to fix the fundamentals. Learn how to build believable characters and structure a plot that works. Get the confidence to finish your story and finally hit 'send'. Join us: zurl.co/bdzXe