How much time will the course take?
The course takes place entirely online, so is tailored to fit around your schedules. The main aim of the course is to support you in writing and finishing your own manuscript during the 8 months. This will take dedication – the more you put into the course, the more you get out!
We estimate that you will spend about 10 hours per week on the course:
- 1 hour per week in tutor or mentor Zoom sessions
- 3-4 hours per week doing reading, learning tasks, and peer review
- 4-5 hours writing time
Please note that, although we will support and guide you along the way, it is ultimately up to you how long you spend writing each week, and everyone works at different paces.
What genres does the course suit?
All genres including creative non-fiction, YA and middle grade. Younger children’s work might not be suitable – but if there’s a market for your book, we want you. The course is not suitable for non-fiction that doesn’t have a narrative element to it.