Ultimate Novel Writing Course Application
Applications for the Ultimate Novel Writing Course Winter 23/24 are now closed. You can register your interest for the Spring 24 course below.
How to Apply
We want to ensure all Ultimate Novel Writing Course students are working to a similar, high standard.
For that reason, we ask all applicants to fill out a short form that tells us a bit about you, your intended novel, and what you’re hoping to get from the course.
We also ask you to record a short clip to support your application. You don’t have to download or install anything, just click the link on the form and choose either to submit a video or voice recording. All you then have to do is answer our three short questions.
If we think you might not be the right fit for this course, we’re always happy to suggest other options.
Applications for the Ultimate Novel Writing Course Winter 23/24 are now closed. You can register your interest for the Spring 24 course below.
Apply now
In order to apply, you will need the following information ready:
- Your background as a writer and your writing ambitions
- Why you want to take the course
- A summary of your novel
- The title and genre of your novel
- A 1,500 word sample of your novel
- Your preferred mentor
Need more information?
Download our brochure to find out more.
Who will you choose?
Here’s a reminder of which genres our tutors are looking to work with, so you can select the best fit for you:
UK & Europe
Rosie Fiore
Rosie specialises in a wide range of genres, including contemporary, literary, book club, romance, historical fiction, young adult, and crime and thriller.
Sam Jordison
Sam loves all kinds of fiction including contemporary, literary, science fiction, fantasy, crime, thriller, and satire. He’s also an experienced editor of non-fiction.
Helen Francis
Helen loves contemporary, women’s fiction, literary, crime, and young adult fiction, amongst a long list of genres!
Philip Womack
Philip enjoys children’s books, young adult, literary fiction, fantasy, sci-fi & literary biography.
Emily-Jane Clark
Emily-Jane specialises in contemporary fiction, women’s fiction, comedy/satire, historical fiction, and non-fiction.
Natasha Bell
Natasha loves narrative in all forms, but has a particular passion for psychological suspense, women’s fiction, queer fiction.
Wes Brown
Wes loves non-fiction narratives, memoirs, literary, crime, true crime, YA, dystopian, and speculative fiction.
International
Liz Monument
Liz specialises in dystopian, science fiction, historical, fantasy, literary fusions, and anything quirky or genre-bending. Please note that Liz is based in Australia so all her group calls will be held at AEST.
Lindsey Alexander
Among Lindsey’s favourite genres are historical fiction, romance, mystery/thriller, literary fiction, young adult, and humour. Lindsey’s calls will all take place at EST.
Eliza Knight
Eliza enjoys a variety of fiction including historical, literary, women’s fiction, book club, romance, crime, thriller, contemporary and young adult. She also loves memoir and biographical.
