From complete beginners to confident designers in 2 days.
Our Feature Writing Intro is rated 9.6 out of 10 across more than 86 reviews, with expert-led sessions in small groups of up to eight — available in London or live online. 98.8% of attendees would recommend it.
From complete beginners to confident designers in 2 days.
Our Feature Writing Intro is rated 9.6 out of 10 across more than 86 reviews, with expert-led sessions in small groups of up to eight — available in London or live online. 98.8% of attendees would recommend it.
"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
"Session covered lots of ground, offered really valuable practical and relevant tips. It delivered an ideal mix of Piers talking, group discussion and workshop activities. Piers was great at involving everyone and maintained a really positive vibe throughout. This was one of the best workshops I've been to. I'm sure it will strengthen my feature writing."
University of Cambridge
"Our trainer was extremely good and very welcoming. It was nice to spend the two days with him."
MOD
"Was a great experience, really can't fault it. I think it was the best course i've been on. Good timings for breaks etc and fab, knowledgeable trainer."
MOD
"Patsy was incredible, very informative and I have learnt so much from her."
QVC
"Excellent and informative trainer - really inspiring and great feedback. Thank you so much!"
QVC UK
"Asked us what we wanted to learn. Was very practical and vocational. Friendly."
QVC
"I thought the day was really well organised and enjoyable. The classes were small which made for effective learning which was very efficient. Really liked Patsy, I thought she was very engaging and enthusiastic."
CIG Training Matters Magazine
"Very clear examples and explanations of different techniques to improve writing"
ELife sciences
"Patsy was very knowledgeable - I felt I took away a lot from the course and it's given me plenty of ideas for future features."
The IET
"Lovely lunch and refreshments! Our trainer was very good and really friendly and knowledgeable too. Thanks!"
QVC
"Trainer was very helpful and approachable - knowledgeable about his subject and tactful with his feedback."
QVC
"Really good knowledge of the subject and happy to answer all questions"
M Group Services
"Very engaging course, the trainer provided some very useful tips."
Liz Male Consulting
"A very friendly and enjoyable atmosphere, I hope to return!"
The College of Podiatry
"Interesting to write features from a journalist's perspective. Some really useful take-away's on how we can inject a bit more life into potentially dull case studies!"
Liz Male Consulting Ltd
"The food and the environment was very good."
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
"Everything was really well organised, friendly and approachable, useful course."
Devex
"Very useful course, really appreciated Hellen's insights and teaching style."
International Post Corporation
"Piers passion for the subject shone through in his teachings. The interactive aspects of the course were incredibly helpful as was the feedback of the pieces of work we produced."
CLA
"Ladies who signed me in were very friendly & welcoming, Piers was so very interesting & knowledgeable. Learnt so very much, just need to put it into practice!! Thanks so very much."
Freelance
"It was all very well-organized and everyone was very helpful. The instructor was great and I will immediately implement most of what she taught!"
Aviva Investors
"Nice to have a structured day with organised lunch etc. Also very nice environment to learn in."
Ofsted
"Trainer was excellent and very good teacher. Good start with discussion and then put what we learnt into practice."
Ofsted
"The course provided much to think about, but it also included many practical tips too. There were many insights. The course leader was very engaging and had much that was useful to say. Lunch was super healthy."
Ofsted
"Trainer offered very detailed level of personal experience. High degree of individual attention"
RS Components
"Your training staff are exceptional and everyone is very friendly and approachable."
Navigate PR
"Patsy was incredible. She was a really effective teacher and I will walk away with many new skills."
Countrywide
"Very friendly staff and knowing my name which was pleasant. Enjoyed the music too."
Countrywide
"Covered a really good range of topics in a short period of time. Taught me to think about my writing a lot more effectively. I can walk away with several points that I can put straight into practice tomorrow. Good balance of teaching & fun exercises."
Countrywide
"Clear structure to the course, good amount of feedback on my own writing, knowledgeable tutor"
National Trust
"Knowledgeable and jobbing trainer, great facilities and catering"
KMG Content
"This course was great for tailoring to my specific needs and objectives as a science feature writer with a very specific audience. The course gave a good overview of all the major needs of a feature writer, including some really useful exercises that help to process and make use of the lessons."
The Global Food Security Programme