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How to Write a Novel (Premium)
Write a novel in three months in this premium course led by author and ghostwriter Tom Bromley. Join our next class, September 2023.
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Poetry: How to Spark Creativity with Verse
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How to Write Mind-Blowing Fantasy Fiction
Want to become the next Frank Herbert or N.K. Jemisin? With this free 10-day course, you can learn the basics of writing fantasy.
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How to Master the 'Show, Don't Tell' Rule
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How to Turn Up the Heat in Your Romance
Ready to steam up your romance? Kelly Palmer's free course takes you through the essentials of hot writing: from creating tension to writing appealing sex scenes!
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Inside a Traditional ‘Big 5’ Publisher
Editor Dominic Wakeford (Hachette, HarperCollins, and Penguin Random House) reveals the inner workings of Big 5 publishers in this fun, free course.
Taught by Dominic Wakeford
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