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Get genuine, comprehensive feedback on every piece of writing from our award-winning tutors.

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Your work will solely be appraised by your tutor, a leader in their field. No more uncertainty about how to compose your work; we'll guide you every step of the way.

Proven Strategies

Our course notes encapsulate years of writing experience, ready to be applied to your writing journey.

Personalised Feedback

We use traditional techniques for evaluating work, just as editors at publishing houses would. No off-the-shelf feedback!

Your Time, Your Rules

Fit our writing courses effortlessly into your schedule, no matter where you are or when you write.

Continuous Evaluation

Your writing is continually assessed as you progress through your chosen writing course.

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Online Writing
Courses

Tutored One-to-One
by Award-Winning Writers

CHOOSE YOUR WRITING COURSE
HOLIDAY CLOSURE DATES

Expert
Mentoring

Proven
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Your Time,
Your Rules

Transform Your Writing Skills with Our Range of 35 Writers' Courses

Whether your goal is to get published, upgrade your skills, or indulge your passion for writing, our expert tutors are here to guide you every step of the way.

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JOURNALISM COURSES

Led by a multi-award-winning journalist, our journalism courses coach you to uncover fresh angles, write compelling articles and get paid.
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CREATIVE WRITING COURSES

Partner with an award-winning author and receive individualised guidance, motivation and mentoring in our fiction writing courses.
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BUSINESS AND GRAMMAR
COURSES

Our business writing and grammar courses teach the skills you need to excel in professional writing, whether you're a top executive or support staff.


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SPECIALIST WRITING
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We've got you covered with courses in copy-editing, proofreading, press release writing, copywriting, web writing, and self-publishing.


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Our Writing Courses Give You

Expert, Individual Tutoring

Get prompt, honest, detailed feedback on every assignment from an award-winning writer. We focus on your unique writing strengths.

No Peer Reviews!

You will only be assessed by your tutor, a leader in their field. No more guessing and wondering how to write; you'll be guided line by line.

Relevant, Usable Content

Easy-to-digest course notes that capture a lifetime of writing experience, ready for you to apply to your own writing.

No Automated Marking

We use traditional methods of assessing work, as editors at publishing houses would. No generic feedback!

A Flexible
Schedule

Work wherever and whenever you want to. You can easily fit our courses around work and other commitments.

Ongoing Assessment

Your writing is assessed continuously as your course progresses.

Real Students, Real Reviews

Jeanna ThomsonAdvanced Freelance Journalism Course
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The course was, at times, challenging – which was great as I had a lot to learn. I was able to get more real-life experience and that’s invaluable. Sarah was a thoroughly professional tutor. She went the extra mile to help and I felt lucky to have her as a tutor. She was very patient and her straight-up and consistent style of teaching was excellent. I was challenged and encouraged to be brave with my writing. The Writers College is both professional and friendly, and the courses I have done through them are relevant to magazine journalism today.
Irina NovacLiterary Short and Flash Fiction Course
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The Writers College is a hidden gem among online writing programs. It has the high, rich quality of an Oxford Continuing Education writing course for an incredibly affordable cost. I cannot recommend it enough in all my writing circles.
Susan HarwardWriting Articles for Websites and Blogs Course
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My writing confidence has dramatically improved as a result of doing two courses with the College.
Tatiana GodedBasics of Creative Writing Course
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I feel really encouraged to continue writing and feel that I have learned a lot about what good writing requires, thanks to Helen’s guidance. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience!
Masachiro ChihFreelance Journalism Course
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My tutor was incredible! One of the best instructors of my lifetime. I was very lucky to be her student. I have found my passion.
Angeline EngelbrechtWriting a Blog that Will Get Read Course
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I am grateful for all this course has given me. Karen inspired me, kept me on my toes and expertly guided me from an abject fear of working with WordPress, to totally loving it.
Anja TheronMastering Punctuation Course
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I have only good things to say about this college and will recommend it to anyone who will listen. Best service from any correspondence college I have used so far.
Brady HeslopIntroduction to Poetry
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It forces you out of your comfort zone which doesn’t just make you a better poet, it makes you a more honest person as well. We all know the only way to become a better writer is to write - that’s what The Writers College does: provides you with the opportunity to write your heart out.
Hannelie LombardCopywriting Course
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Loved every moment! It was wonderful to get so much personal attention. At any large learning institution you are nothing but a number, so being treated like I was the only student - like I actually mattered - was a very nice change!
Elizabeth DempseyCopy-editing and Proofreading Course
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I was looking for a learning experience that would give me more confidence to move into this industry - The Writers College gave that to me.
Ashleigh JamesIntroduction to Poetry Course
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I have so enjoyed exploring the world of poetry, and The Writers College afforded me that opportunity in ways that went far beyond my expectations.
Sabrina Fernandez-VachetWrite a Novel Course
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The improvement in the quality of my writing from the first module to the last is palpable.
StephanieAdvanced Write a Novel Course
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I have rediscovered a part of myself that was a childhood dream and feel that my experience with The Writers College has armed me with enough confidence in myself and my ability to take my writing as far as I want to.
Debbie BarkerBasics of Creative Writing Course
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I felt great satisfaction at the completion of each task and that motivated me to try and improve my skills at each step. I have learnt so much more than I anticipated.
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