Writing Courses
Writing Courses
All the skills you need to transform your career and productivity.
Expert tuition delivered at our fabulous center or live online from anywhere.
Your learning journey starts here.
All the skills you need to transform your career and productivity.
Expert tuition delivered at our fabulous center or live online from anywhere.
Your learning journey starts here.
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
If you want to start a successful blog, this is the course for you. Build and create a compelling blog that really connects with your audience.
This introduction to Blogging course will provide you with the skills and strategies for creating an engaging and successful blog.
Learn how to craft compelling articles, optimise for search engines, engage with your audience, and effectively promote your blog for maximum visibility and impact.
"Very personable, great real life examples and relatable information given. No hesitation to answer any questions, great course."
Jordon Murray
"Very informative course feel I can take this away with me to improve parts of our current site"
Yomira
"The day went very smoothly and I found it very informative, Piers was a great teacher!"
Adam,Rouillly
"The trainer's teaching was at a very good pace. Gave relevant examples and was clear when answering questions. Left time for discussion which was very helpful."
Adam,Rouilly
"Very good at explaining everything and helping link things back to our company"
Caravan Tech
From £429 + VAT
Two day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Master the art of creating engaging copy for various marketing platforms. Learn tips and tricks to come up with fresh ideas that will get your writing noticed.
Learn to craft compelling and engaging copy that your audience will love.
Develop skills in finding great ideas, storytelling, tone of voice, and effective messaging for a variety of platforms.
This course will elevate your copywriting skills so that your words have a lasting impact.
"Shared great tips with writing that were relevant to what we needed help on. This was best done through live feedback on the writing tasks. It was also great to practice this with general examples."
ELBA
"Really enjoyable and informative course, very useful tips on improving copywriting skills and engagement with pieces, thank you."
South Western Railway
"Really enjoyable and worthwhile course. Was great to look at writing from a different perspective such as sentence structure and the importance of call to actions. Nathan was a wonderful teacher and gave us all really helpful insights on our writing. Thank you"
South Western Railway
"Setting the pace. The course was broken down it to easily digestable segments. There was a good mix of theory and practise working as a group and individually. The session has been so worth while, I am certain I can put the learning in to practise from tomorrow. Nathan was supportive and shared his knowledge."
SWR
"Good useful examples. Helpful trainer. Useful theory that can be applicable across different channels."
South Western Railway
From £349 + VAT
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Ideal for anyone who wants to bring greater creativity to their business writing. Learn effective writing techniques that make your words jump off the page.
Give your business writing skills a major boost with our Creative Writing for Business course.
Learn to craft compelling narratives, persuasive proposals, and engaging content that captivates your audience.
Boost your communication effectiveness and stand out in the competitive business landscape.
"It was perfect, thank you very much. Nathan aced it."
ETSI
"Excellent course - Piers is hugely experienced, clearly expert and imparts that learning in a measured, nuanced and engaging way. He was also greatly responsive to questions and the discourse around the learning was deeply interesting, and engaging. Could not recommend the course more. Many thanks again, Piers."
"Knowledgeable about what he spoke about: mainly website and social media content, largely consumer facing. Exercises were good. Good energy in the room too."
Brunswick Group
"Piers was extremely knowledgeable and open to lots of questions which was really helpful. Due to a 1 on 1 training he was able to tailor the advice to suit my needs which is always great. Would definitely recommend the course."
"Joshua was personable, professional and knowledgeable. The short course was just what I'd hoped it would be and has given me some excellent top line rules and tools to write better."
Two day Classroom Private Options
Learn the essential writing and research skills to become a professional feature writer. Understand the preparation and workflow required to keep your editor happy.
Learn the art of feature writing in this introductory level course.
Discover how to craft compelling narratives and create in-depth stories that inform and entertain.
Develop your storytelling skills, master interview techniques, and explore different writing structures to create feature articles that really engage your audience.
"Really interesting, inspiring and helpful with feedback."
Virgin Media
"Thank you Piers, this was an excellent day - so informative and useful! I have learnt so many things I'm keen to put into action in my next features."
University Of Cambridge
"Emphasis on useful tips and relevant examples rather than a lot of time getting participants to try things out - an excellent balance - and delivered in such an inspiring and positive way! Thank you."
Cambridge University
"This was a hugely helpful, thought-provoking course. Exactly what I needed! Piers was a knowledgeable and supportive trainer."
University Of Cambridge
"Piers was very interesting and engaging and had taken the time to look at some of our features ahead of the course."
University Of Cambridge
From £349 + VAT
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
This course is ideal for anyone looking to gain confidence and improve their writing. Master the correct use of English grammar and accurate punctuation.
Good grammar is essential for effective communication.
This course will provide an excellent understanding of how English grammar works.
This will enhance your written communication skills, build your credibility, and help you convey your thoughts with clarity and precision.
"Rosie was very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Worked to a schedule with plenty of rest breaks."
"Course was very helpful and having the materials to take away was great"
London Ambulance Service
"Rosie was super knowledgeable and listened to all our questions and examples."
Kindred
"Great training! Really knowledgeable and engaging. I liked the structure - that we were told something and then quizzed at the end of each section."
"Providing clear examples of points and utilising in an example to ensure you understand"
Kindred
From £349 + VAT
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Write persuasive, compelling copy that will engage your audience. Learn valuable techniques to dramatically improve your writing skills.
Enhance your writing skills to effectively convey ideas, thoughts, and information
with clarity and precision.
This course will give you the skills to write clearly and concisely making a positive impression on your colleagues and clients.
"Patsy was a real pro and deeply knowledgeable about the fundamentals of writing effectively. Really clear explanations of concepts. I feel empowered to apply many of the tips I've learnt to my own writing."
Youth Futures Foundation
"The interaction of the course was great, I felt skills I learnt were well explained and will be good to implement. It was great to challenge me to think creatively"
Offshore Energies UK
"Taking the time to go through individual examples and explain how to make everything more effective"
The Romans
"Piers was great at adapting what he was saying to the context I provided early on in the session."
"Small groups with excellent practical examples. Full of informative practical tips to take away."
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Learn how to conduct interesting, informative and revealing interviews. This course is perfect for journalists, writers, marketers and researchers.
Master the techniques that will result in an interesting and revealing interview.
Learn how to prepare for an interview and how to adapt your interview style for different situations
and subjects.
Learn the skills to conduct interviews in various formats, such as in-person, over the phone
or online.
"The trainer was absolutely brilliant. The course was relevant, useful and challenging in all the right ways. I'll recommend it to my other colleagues, for sure!"
The Lancet
"Small groups worked well - it was a very collaborative group and we learned from each other"
TMW Business
"Easy to book - easy joining info- great trainers."
Sing Up Foundation
"Piers was a wonderful teacher and I thoroughly enjoyed this course! The format was perfect, with a lot of takeaways and real life applications of the knowledge. Thank you Piers."
Ipsen
"I was made to feel really comfortable and welcome, the joining instructions were really clear and put me at ease."
Stonegate Group
Two day Classroom Live Online Private Options
If you want to fast-track a career in journalism, this is the perfect place to start. Learn research, writing, interviewing and sub-editing skills from industry experts.
On this course you will learn the essential skills required by every journalist - research, interviewing, fact-checking, and verifying information.
You will also develop effective storytelling techniques and boost your writing skills so that you both engage and inform your readers.
"Detailed and in-depth knowledge without it being overwhelming. Great balance of exercises to insights"
LDA Design
"Thanks Piers for an extremely informative two days and for being so approachable!"
Communications Interntional Group
"The variety of tasks was really helpful for the work I am going to be doing. I found the feedback really useful and practical. I think I have a better overview of how to write effective news and features, and really enjoyed the interview and headline tasks. Nathan was great at answering all the questions I had!"
Clarion Events
"Tailored course to attendees, flexible with times and activities"
ActionAid
"Great conversations, loved the small group setting, the tasks were engaging and useful, lot of constructive, actionable feedback"
HSBC
From £349 + VAT
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Ensure that the minutes you take are clear, accurate and professional. Learn to work with the chair, prepare the agenda and confidently record the meeting.
Learn minute-taking techniques to capture important information quickly and accurately, ensuring that meetings are productive and goals are achieved.
This course will help you develop active listening skills to capture key points, summarise discussions, and record decisions effectively.
"Welcoming environment and centre for learning."
IISS
"Delivering the session in a simple concise way"
FSCS
"Tina was fantastic, She certainly gave me a lot of confidence and knowledge to move forward on minute taking. Big thank you. Made the course fun and enjoyable. Facilities, location and what's provided on the food and drink was excellent. Thank you for having me."
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
"This was very helpful and practical tips were concise and valuable."
London Ambulance Service
"Very comfortable environment to learn and discuss without feeling pressure. Tina was very welcoming and approachable for any questions."
Great Ormond Street Hospital
From £349 + VAT
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Develop the proofreading skills needed to identify mistakes in your writing. Learn how to spot and correct common spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
Learn the skills to spot errors and inconsistencies in your writing, ensuring a high level of
accuracy and professionalism in your work.
This course will give you an excellent eye for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence
structure, so that you write confidently and without mistakes.
"The venue was central and easy to get to. The lunch was just perfect. The structure of the course content was excellent, the pace was just right. The exercises were very useful. Rosie's knowledge was excellent."
"Very informative examples, presentation and knowledge. Allowed me to work at my own pace."
Stanton Williams
"Rosie was a really fantastic and patient teacher"
CITB
"Excellent and engaging delivery. I have learnt useful tools and methods that I will definitely be using in my day-job."
CITB
"The course broke down complex grammar and punctuation rules into digestible lessons. I appreciated the real-world examples and exercises that reinforced each concept. I now feel much more confident spotting errors and refining written content. The course helped me develop a sharper eye for detail and a more methodical approach to editing."
CITB
From £349 + VAT
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Learn to write clear, concise reports that convey your message effectively. Discover techniques that will improve the clarity and structure of your reports.
Learn report writing skills to effectively communicate complex information and ideas to a
wide range of audiences.
This course will help you develop techniques to organise and structure your reports so that
they are easy to understand and get your message across.
"Patsy was really knowledgeable and great at tailoring explanations and making excellent points about report writing which will be very useful in future. She had loads of expertise about grammar and editing which was really helpful to discuss in more detail too."
"Trainer was engaging and provided useful information. Very good session thank you."
ElectraLink
"Our trainer was very knowledgeable, approachable and made the training engaging and enjoyable. The technology worked well and the exercises were a valuable addition to the course, and the venue is clean and modern."
PwC
"Great course, and tutor, really friendly staff"
PwC
"Concise and really effective. Pat was an excellent instructor."
PwC
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Find your niche in sports writing. Learn how to produce compelling stories with expert guidance from a sports journalist.
Are you craving a career change?
Unlock new writing skills with our hands-on course.
Learn how to turn a sports event into high-quality copy, and take your professional career to a new level.
From £449 + VAT
Two day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Master the skills you need to become an outstanding sub-editor. Develop an eye for detail and the ability to work quickly under pressure.
Learn the essential principles and techniques of sub editing, including how to ensure
accuracy, clarity and consistency.
Cultivate a keen eye for detail, detecting errors and improving readability in written work.
"Excellent personalised course, knowledgeable trainer, good mix of lecture style instruction and practical exercises"
CPA
"The trainer was excellent and very knowledgeable."
Imperial College Business School
"I thought the duration was perfect, and the amount of breaks were in the right rhythm. Overall, super fun and engaging!"
Resident Advisor
"I loved working with examples from our own site, and Patsy was just so personable and fun to work with, I really looked forward to spending time with her each day."
Resident Advisor
"Clear and concise structure for an online course"
Resident Advisor
From £349 + VAT
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Learn advanced techniques for writing targeted, well-crafted online copy. Develop an online voice that will attract and engage readers.
Learn more advanced techniques for writing compelling and engaging content that
resonates with your online audience.
Gain insights into understanding your audience and adapting your content to meet their
needs.
"I like the tasks given and appreciated the time given to complete it properly. Slides were all clear. Nathan was prepared and clear, and always made sure to ask if anyone had any questions."
House Of Lords
"Allowing us to work through examples and discuss, rather than just beng talked at."
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
"Nathan was really friendly and approachable, and as we were a small group, tailored the session to fit in with what was relevant. This was massively appreciated. Enjoyed the course and the contents."
Crimestoppers Trust
"The trainer was truly excellent: resourceful, supportive, engaging."
InZone - Université De Genève
"Training was useful, food lovely and everyone was very friendly. I learned a lot of new aspects of my subject, which I was allowed to apply to my job. Thanks"
Prevent Watch
From £349 + VAT
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Write concise, easy-to-read, engaging copy for your online readers. Learn to edit and structure your content in ways that will captivate your audience.
Learn how to write content that is clear, concise, and optimised for online readers.
Master writing techniques and visual signposting that will engage your online audience and
keep them reading.
"The trainer, Piers, was brilliant - very thorough, went through the course material very well too (with good amount of breaks), and had good interaction and engagement - and the exercises were great too. Thank you!"
"It was lovely having a small group. Piers was able to direct the training to what we needed most and that was great. Piers has a lovely manner which really helped. Thank you"
Business Disabilty Forum
"Trainer really outstanding, amazing location and calm pleasant environment"
"Great training environment and enjoyed the session."
SOCIETY OF RADIOGRAPHERS
"Nathan was really friendly and engaging and made the day fun and enjoyable. I didn't feel bored or overwhelmed with info at any point, I stayed interested throughout. Thank you Nathan."
Society Of Radiographers
From £349 + VAT
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Good internal communication is a key part of any successful business strategy. Learn to write articles and newsletters that will keep your colleagues engaged.
Good internal communication is a key part of any successful business strategy.
Learn to write articles and newsletters that will keep your colleagues engaged.
"Clean venue, friendly staff, enjoyable atmosphere."
Crown Prosecution Service
"I thought this was brilliant course and gave a thorough overview of writing good internal comms. I've taken a lot away from this and will be able to use it my role."
GMC
"The day had a fantastic flow and was extremely organised. Nathan had such extensive knowledge in internal communications and never made us feel like a question was too silly to ask! His approach was very engaging and I couldn't fault him or the course."
Kennedys
"There were only 2 of us on this course which meant we got really in depth, personal training. This was great and super relevant to my actual job. Nathan was really nice and helpful too."
"Everything was brilliant. Rosie was skilled and approachable and made everything relevant to our role."
General Medical Council
From £349 + VAT
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Write compelling press releases that capture journalists' attention and get media coverage. Craft press releases that build credibility and raise your company's profile.
Learn how to write press releases that effectively convey your message to the media and
your target audience.
This course will give you the skills to craft targeted press releases that enhance your brand's
visibility and reputation.
"Really engaging and interesting. Thank you!"
Battersea
"Piers was a great tutor who created a friendly environment and had a wealth of knowledge to share."
Charity Retail Association
"Very knowledgeable, friendly and planned a great, interesting and interactive session"
Changeworks
"Rosie's training was of a very high standard and was at the perfect level for me. She tailored it to suit me as we went. The staff and facilities were great too. I was really impressed."
Royal Mail
"I love the explanation of Rosie.The practicality was top notch"