Our Story
Kia ora, and welcome to our
world of writing.
So much has changed since we launched our digital writing college in 2005.
Our journey started all the way over in South Africa. In the beginning, we were a duo – Nichola Meyer and Lisa Lazarus – launching a single course in freelance journalism to a modest group of students.
Fast forward to today, and we’ve grown our humble venture into a truly global institution, boasting a presence in the UK, South Africa, and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our offerings have blossomed, too. We now provide 35 unique writing courses, guided by a passionate team of 27 international tutors, and have celebrated the achievements of thousands of successful graduates.
So much has changed since we launched our digital writing college in 2005.
Our journey started all the way over in South Africa. In the beginning, we were a duo – Nichola Meyer and Lisa Lazarus – launching a single course in freelance journalism to a modest group of students.
Fast forward to today, and we’ve grown our humble venture into a truly global institution, boasting a presence in the UK, South Africa, and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our offerings have blossomed, too. We now provide 35 unique writing courses, guided by a passionate team of 27 international tutors, and have celebrated the achievements of thousands of successful graduates.
Students as different
as life itself
We've been honoured to support writers from every corner of the globe on their unique literary journeys.
Whether they aspired to see their work in print or online, sought to enhance their craft as a specialist writer or editor, or simply wished to enrich their lives with improved writing skills, we’ve been there to guide them.
Our students hail from a rich tapestry of backgrounds. From seasoned professionals seeking to broaden their writing repertoire, to complete novices fuelled by a lifelong dream to write but unsure of where to begin.
We’re here to support writers:
- Keen to polish their craft for professional standards.
- Eager to learn more about a specific writing genre.
- Struggling to establish a daily writing routine.
- Held back by procrastination or self-doubt.
- Feeling cornered and unsure of the way forward.
Passionate about the written word, our tutors are highly skilled.
As writers ourselves, we understand the sensitivities around sharing our work with others. That’s why we’ve always worked with kindness, respect, empathy and dedication – an ethos that shows in our students’ testimonials.
We believe in one-on-one mentoring. Our courses challenge our writers to think for themselves, discover their voice, find their style and create their own content.
Our tutors – all highly accomplished in their field – know how to bring out the best in their students.
They understand the difficulty of the creative process and help students overcome the doubts that almost all writers feel.
With your tutor’s support, expert feedback and the occasional nudge, you too could be walking away with the manuscript you’ve always dreamed of writing.
Want advice on
choosing a course?
Choosing the right course from our extensive selection can feel a bit overwhelming, we understand. That’s why we’re more than happy to guide you in finding the perfect fit. Share your writing aspirations with us, and we’ll point you towards the best options.
Want to know more
about how we work?
Curious about how we operate? Our FAQ and How We Train sections are brimming with information.
Our alumni have seen their work featured in renowned magazines worldwide:
Our students have published numerous novels:
We have trained students from over 150 companies and institutions worldwide on our business and specialist writing courses.
Our Writers College students have even won, or been finalists, in these global writing competitions:
