One-to-one mentoring
Connect with your personal mentor every month. They’ll be on hand to offer feedback on your work as you write and answer specific questions about your genre and goals.
Applications for the Ultimate Novel Writing Course 2020 are currently closed
Applications for the Ultimate Novel Writing Course 2020 are currently closed
This year-long course combines online mentoring and editorial feedback, with physical live events. Start with a book idea – end with the tools and contacts you need to get published.
No other course offers this level of editorial help and feedback as you write your novel. Our fifteen-years of experience and industry contacts will be at your disposal – including one-to-one mentoring, full-manuscript feedback, workshops with world-leading tutors and support getting your work in front of agents.
This is an advanced course for writers who are serious about publishing. Places are limited and writers are invited to apply for entry. Do you have what it takes?
If you are serious about writing a novel that will be ready for market this year – this is your Ultimate Novel Writing Course.
ONLINE LEARNING
Combined with two UK events
A ONE YEAR COURSE
October 2020 – September 2021
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS
Pay upfront or in installments
What you’ll get from this course:
We’re excited to be collaborating with The Soho Agency, a leading literary, theatrical and talent agency based in the heart of Soho, London, to help Ultimate Novel Writing students get their work discovered.
All students with a finished novel by August 2021 will have their work considered by The Soho Agency and receive personalised feedback to help refine their submission, just in time for the Festival of Writing in September.
‘We’re so looking forward to collaborating with Jericho Writers on their Ultimate Novel Writing Course and discovering exciting new writing talent.’ Marina De Pass – Associate Agent
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A flexible course for serious writers
A flexible course for serious writers
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Your personal mentor is here to give you regular individual feedback on your work. You’ll have multiple one-to-ones throughout the year as your work processes.
Detailed weekly tutorials will teach you the craft of professional writing – from plotting, to self-editing. You’ll also hear from special guest tutors such as top authors and literary agents.
You’ll get a detailed, full-length editorial report on your work from your assigned mentor after your first draft, and support as you implement any changes.
We’ll introduce you to literary agents and teach you how to self-publish successfully. You’ll also get a lifetime of ongoing publication support after the course from our team.
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You’ll get a full-weekend VIP pass to our life-changing Festival of Writing in York (UK) and either our Getting Published or Self-Publishing day in London (UK).
You’ll be part of an exclusive student group in our warm online community. You can exchange feedback, ask questions or just hang out with new friends in your own private chat room.
We’ve helped hundreds of writers get published
To find out more and apply, please download a prospectus.
Applications for the Ultimate Novel Writing Course 2020 are currently closed
Key Information
Date: 1 October 2020 – 5 September 2021
Duration: 1 year
Price: £4,950
Entry: By application. See information below or download the course prospectus.
Location: Online. Also includes events in York (UK) and London (UK)
Key Information
Date: 1 October 2020 – 5 September 2021
Duration: 1 year
Price: £4,950
Entry: By application. See information below or download the course prospectus.
Location: Online. Also includes events in York (UK) and London (UK)
Start your application by downloading a prospectus
YOUR TUTORS
Philip Womack – Children’s author with a love for myths in literature
Philip Womack is the author of seven critically acclaimed fantasy books for children. His first work of non-fiction, How to Teach Classics to Your Dog, will be published in October 2020, a lively guide to the world and literature of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. He also reviews for national newspapers, including the Times Literary Supplement and Literary Review.
He’s has been an editor and mentor at Jericho Writers for many years and has taught Creative Writing at both BA and MA level. He enjoys getting to grips with students’ work and helping them to understand the techniques and skills they can employ to maximise their potential. Consistent, thoughtful feedback is all important, and he aims to support and challenge writers to be the best that they can be.
Philip enjoys Children’s books, YA, literary fiction, fantasy, sci-fi & literary biography.
Helen Francis – Faber & Faber editor, literary agent & book scout
Helen Francis has worked in publishing for nearly twenty years in both publishing houses and literary agencies. Previously, Helen was a fiction project editor at Faber and Faber for eight years, and a commissioning fiction editor at Head of Zeus for two. She also ran the Classics list at Vintage, Penguin Random House, and was a freelance commissioning editor for Arcadia Books. Helen has also worked at literary agencies Abner Stein Associates and MBB Creative, and has worked as an international book scout for many years. Helen has taught creative writing and editing at Bath Spa University and is a Jericho Writers editor.
Helen loves contemporary, women’s fiction, literary, crime, YA fiction, amongst a long list of genres!
Lindsey Alexander – Editor at HarperCollins US & acclaimed book coach
Lindsey Alexander started her 15-year editing career at HarperCollins US, collaborating on New York Times best-sellers, multiple award winners and international successes. These days, she helps both veteran and first-time authors across genres achieve their writing and publishing goals. In addition to her work as an editor and book coach, Lindsey has taught writing through the New School University, where she taught under the guidance of National Book Award winner Sigrid Nunez; San Francisco’s Writing Salon; Rutgers University’s One-on-One Plus Conference; and elsewhere.
Among Lindsey’s favorite genres are middle-grade/young adult; romance; mystery/thriller; literary fiction; and humor.
Wes Brown – Lecturer & narrative non-fiction PhD candidate
Wes Brown is a writer, editor and researcher with a background in the publishing industry and many years’ experience of teaching creative writing. He’s published novels, short stories, reviews and poems, and is currently writing an auto-fiction about his time as a pro-wrestler. Wes has taught Creative Writing at the University of Kent, the University of East London and the City Lit and he’s also been awarded a CHASE PhD scholarship to research Narrative Non-Fiction. Wes strongly believes in working with authors to achieve their own artistic ideals rather than project his own.
Wes loves non-fiction narratives, memoirs, contemporary fiction and YA.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this course for?
This course is perfect for anyone serious about writing a novel and seeing it traditionally published, or successfully self-published. You might only have the beginning of an idea at the moment, or a rough draft that needs beating into shape. The mentoring aspect of this course will be completely personalised to you, so we’ll work from whatever your starting point happens to be.
Do you handle all genres? What about creative non-fiction? What about children’s and YA?
We warmly welcome writers in almost every genre, from very literary to commercial. The course will be primarily for novelists, but if you have a story-led creative non-fiction manuscript to work with, we’d be happy to welcome you. We certainly also welcome YA writers. If you write for much younger children, the course may be less suitable – but feel free to ask.
Our world-leading mentors work in a wide range of genres and we’ll match you to the tutor best suited to your story.
What is the application process?
We invite writers from all backgrounds to apply to this course, despite their educational background or prior achievements. We do however ask that all applicants are genuinely committed to a career as an author.
If you feel this best describes you, please download a full-course prospectus here and follow the links to the application page. This page will ask you to describe your idea; your personal goals and upload a sample of your work.
We aim to respond to all applications in two weeks. All work will be forwarded to the course tutors who will make the final decision on entry according to which writers they feel show commitment and commercial viability.
If you have any questions about the application process, you can email is on info@jerichowriters.com, or call us on UK: +44 (0)345 459 9560, or US: +1 (646) 974 9060.
Where can I get a complete course outline?
We have a full prospectus for you, simply complete the prospectus form..
I have a full time job / family commitments. Can I do this course in my spare time?
Yes. We purposely designed this course to fit in around your other commitments. Bear in mind that we will be asking you to write (or rewrite) your novel, as well as engage with teaching material and other online/offline events throughout the year. If you think you can manage that, we’ll be happy to accommodate you – and of course we’ll be as flexible as we can be.
Do I need to be available at set times every week?
For the most part, you’ll be able to work to a schedule that suits you. All tutorials will be recorded, so if you can’t make the live session, you’ll be able to watch the replay. The only truly fixed parts of the calendar are the two live events: the Festival of Writing and the Getting Published/Self-publishing day.
Will the online elements of the course be easy to use?
We use an easy-to-navigate app called ‘Teachable’ to provide our virtual classrooms. It’s incredibly user-friendly and you’ll have no difficulty understanding what to do. The course will also have its own private space within Jericho Townhouse, and we’ll maintain that group permanently, so your course friendships can long outlast the end of the course. If you do need help at any stage, we’ll be on hand.
Do you have bursaries available?
While we don’t have a full bursary available for this course, we want to help great writers get published, and if your personal circumstances make it impossible for you to fund the full price of this course, please get in touch. We can’t make any promises, but we’ll always do what we can.
Is this course suitable for international students?
Yes. We have a very international client base already and we welcome applications from anywhere in the world. One of the course tutors is also based in the US, making time zone issues easier and offering insight into the US publishing industry. If you can’t make the physical live events in the UK, then we’ll do our best to supply alternative value.
What’s included in the price?
The Ultimate Novel Writing Course combines the best of editorial, events, mentoring and the connections of Jericho Writers in one place. The price of the couse includes:
- Monthly one-to-one feedback sessions from your expert mentor.
- Weekly online tutorials covering the fundamentals of writing and publishing.
- Peer-to-peer feedback and the chance to make life-long friends.
- A full manuscript assessment, tailored to you. This 3,000 word report will focusing on key elements, identify what’s working and what isn’t, and give you practical advice on how to improve it.
- Tickets to either the London Getting Published Day or the Self-Publishing Day – one-day conferences focused on key advise to get your work in print, with the opportunity to meet the people who could make this happen.
- Full weekend tickets to the life changing Festival of Writing in York – a three-day writing conference packed with workshops, panels and the opportunity to network with over 300 writers, editors and literary agents.
- Several opportunities to meet with literary agents.
- Lifetime membership to Jericho Writers, including access to all video courses, masterclasses and AgentMatch. Plus our support on your publishing journey indefinitely.
You will however need to arrange your own travel to the two events (Festival of Writing and the Getting Published/Self-publishing day.) If you are not able to come to those events, we’ll do our best to supply alternative value
WRITE YOUR NOVEL AND GET IT PUBLISHED.
This course combines everything we’re passionate about and rolls it into one, ultimate novel writing course. From expert tuition, revealing manuscript assessments, life-changing events and publication assistance – if you’re serious about writing a novel and getting it published, then this course has (quite literally) been made for you.
Have questions?
Our team are here to help. Get in touch at: info@jerichowriters.com
or call us on:
UK: +44 (0)345 459 9560
US: +1 (646) 974 9060
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