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Courses

These courses have been chosen because they include elements that are particularly useful for published authors, both traditionally published and those looking to independently publish their books. Any others you think should be included? Contact us.

Ads for Authors

Run by Self Publishing Learn

Date for bookings for the next intake tbc

From £550

This is a very popular course, offering a thorough overview of what's involved with advertising your books, from Facebook and Amazon ads to mailing lists.

Self Publishing Launchpad

Run by Self Publishing Learn

Dates announced on website

From £500

This excellent course is a great 'bible' for authors looking to explore publishing their work independently, guiding them through all the important steps.

Writing Master Academy

Run by Jessica Brody

Ongoing

From £17 per month for full access, cancel any time

Jessica Brody is best known for her book, Save The Cat! Writes a Novel. She offers several online courses which can help take an author's writing skills up a level.

Hawkwood: Writing, Editing and Publishing your Novel

Hawkwood

From £374

Move your novel closer to publication on this four-day residential course at Hawkwood. Learn from bestselling author Ally Wilkes, editor Cat Camacho and guest speaker Emilia Hart, New York Times bestselling author of Weyward and The Sirens.

Strengths for Writers

Run by Becca Syme

Opens every couple of months

From £300

So many authors talk about this fantastic course which will help you analyse your strengths as an author and then learn how best to harness them.

How To Write a Bestseller

Run by Self Publishing Learn

Ongoing

From £220

Bestselling author Suzy K Quinn guides authors through her approach to writing a big selling novel, covering subjects such as how to write a killer premise, title and tagline, editing for success and writing 'hooky' prose.

TikTok For Authors

Run by Self Publishing Learn

Ongoing

From £145

Join bestselling authors Lila Dubois and Jayne Rylon as they reveal the secrets of creating TikTok videos that'll launch your books to the top of the charts – without needing to go viral.

Helping published authors be the best they can be

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