I’ve been teaching writing for more than twenty years and am excited to be offering online writing courses

I’m starting with two free courses.

A short, guided writing session for those who want to write a novel but can't land on an idea. Or if they have an idea, immediately see everything that’s wrong with it ...

All you need is 30 minutes + something to write with.

Five-day Novel Kickstart

Twenty-eight years ago, I left my job as a journalist so I could write a novel. I was sure the words would flow out of me, once I had the time and space.

They did not.

Instead, I re-wrote the first page over and over, thinking I had to get it perfect before I moved on. (And it was far from perfect.)

But since then, I’ve learned some important lessons about writing a first draft - which I've gone on to use in the seven novels I've written since. This free course is designed to guide you through the process of getting traction on your first draft.

You’ll receive a short daily video with guided writing exercises, so you’re never staring at a blank page.