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Professional Writing Academy

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📚 World-class online creative courses since 2009. Learn with industry gurus and inspiring academics, wherever you are. ✍️ Affordable, flexible, and for all – from first-timers to MFA grads. 🌍 profwritingacademy.com #WeAreNotAI

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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Join bestselling novelist Fiona Ford tomorrow (7pm BST) for a practical live workshop on one of fiction's most elusive qualities: voice. You'll explore how to find your distinctive voice and most importantly how to trust it. A recording will be available for everyone who books a place zurl.co/oklHe
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Just 1 month to go 📢 Enter The Bath Novel Award for a chance to win £5,000 or a place on our Edit Your Novel course with @Cornerstones Literary Consultancy. Enter The Bath Novel Award: zurl.co/QhaWE Edit Your Novel the Professional Way: zurl.co/6rUjY
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Last few places for our Writing for Self-Discovery: Embracing Courage workshop with Kate McBarron on 6 May, 7-9pm. More details and tickets here: zurl.co/RlMt3 Join us for an empowering journal writing workshop. Bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore!
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
John Yorke’s methods will elevate your writing to a professional standard, and you’ll collaborate with peers who take writing seriously. Write Your Novel in Five Acts, starts in May: zurl.co/QJ0bZ @John Yorke Story
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Turn great memories into even better stories. Stories From Life, with Richard Benson, gives you the tools to turn real life into a compelling narrative. Course starts on 11 May, book your place now: zurl.co/bPx98
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Structure and support wherever you are. Join Susmita Bhattacharya and learn how to prep, polish and submit short fiction from your kitchen table. Write and Submit a Short Story starts online on 11 May. Book your place: zurl.co/riDAN
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
What makes a novel impossible to put down? On Monday, 27 April at 12noon, join our free webinar with story expert John Yorke and Literary consultant Helen Corner-Bryant, in conversation with series producer Stephanie Wessell. Book here: zurl.co/mqyWZ
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Discover storytelling principles that bring clarity and purpose to your novel with John Yorke. You’ll learn how to create a story that’s structurally sound. Write Your Novel in Five Acts starts on 6 May, book your place: zurl.co/DZnkN @John Yorke Story
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Writing for Self-Discovery: Embracing Courage, with Kate Barron on 6 May at 7-9pm. Join us for an empowering journal writing workshop. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore! More details and tickets here: zurl.co/U63DR
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
✨ Course starts 11 May ✨ Writing about yourself is terrifying, but your story matters and you don’t have to do it alone. Our Stories From Life course puts you in a safe space to build your confidence and get the feedback you need to grow. Join: zurl.co/rEK92
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
🌟Last few places, book your ticket: zurl.co/nmQdS Physicality in Your Writing, workshop with Zoë Somerville on 21 April. Essential for nuanced, rounded characterisation, this workshop explores how to write embodied characters. Zoë is a writer, teacher and editor.
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
🌟 Last couple of spaces - course starts next week 🌟 Make Time To Write. You deserve this creative space. Join a nurturing group of writers and experts - Fiction Foundations: zurl.co/z8NJr @mikehollows.bsky.social
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Write with Susmita Bhattacharya to gain skills, confidence and get competition-ready. Our course is designed to get you submitting. “Susmita’s insight helped me place my story.” Flexible, collaborative, proven. Join us zurl.co/0Zu1j @susmita_b_writer
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
👉Course starts next week🌟Our CPD-accredited Therapeutic & Reflective Writing course gives you the skills to use writing with clients or for your own development. Learn from pioneers in the field and master techniques that make a real difference. Book: zurl.co/rYUlv
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Got an idea? Start the course and master the basics: zurl.co/MMOnt You have the spark and we have the map. It's time to turn that great idea into a real story. #OnlineWritingCourse #TutorMikeHollows
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Workshop with @CJSkuse (bestselling author of the Sweetpea series), Bringing Place to Life on 14 May. Book your ticket: zurl.co/9HznX Through close reading and practical exercises, participants will develop techniques for crafting dynamic settings in their own novels.
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PWA Workshop with CJ Skuse - Bringing Place to Life
On May 14, 2026 - get a ticket now!
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
It’s time to diagnose and fix your story with expert guidance in this 6 month online course. Rebuild your novel with John Yorke, author of Into the Woods and Trip to the Moon. Full details to Write Your Novel in Five Acts: zurl.co/L9DV6 @John Yorke Story
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Shaping memories into narrative is a proven way to improve wellbeing. Whether it's trauma or triumph, our experts guide you to find the words. Stop holding it all in and start writing it out. Flexible online learning that fits your life. Book here: zurl.co/Yk60K
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Sick of half-written pieces in forgotten notebooks? No clue how to pull a story together? This course is different. Join Fiction Foundations and build your portfolio: zurl.co/68BaJ Starts on 20 April. #MikeHollows
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Physicality in Your Writing - workshop with Zoë Somerville on 21 April. Explore how to write embodied characters and use the physical to reveal emotions and to enhance your plot. Zoë Somerville is a writer, teacher and editor. Full details, book here: zurl.co/qBPrT
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Did you know investing in your creativity can also advance your career? Our Creativity course is a unique opportunity to support your personal growth and your career goals. Learn more here: zurl.co/KSXPa #professionaldevelopment #cpd #creativewriting #onlinecourse
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Our courses are grounded in research and led by experts who know how to help you scratch that itch. Learn practical tools to help you process emotions and navigate challenges. Join us in April: zurl.co/DyrBg
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Professionalise your practice. No crowded lecture halls. Just you, a mentor, and a small, dedicated group. Finish Your Draft: Group Mentoring starts on 31 March with tutor @EmilyBarrAuthor Full course details: zurl.co/iJFbE Email Barr: zurl.co/DTuWn
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Write Without Fear. No judging – just expert help and proper encouragement. Let go of perfection and play with your writing. Remember what first drew you to storytelling. Fiction Foundations with tutor Mike Hollows starts here: zurl.co/M1B5x #MikeHollows #Fiction
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
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!
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
🌟 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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
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
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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
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
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