It's finally time to start writing
(no experience needed)
Have you always wanted to be a writer, but have no idea where to start? Or maybe you’ve sat down to write, but nothing came out? Are you terrified of the blank page? Do you need permission to write rubbish (at first)? If so, grab a cup of tea, you’ve come to the right place, and your inner critic can wait outside. In this no-fluff, friendly, self-paced course, I’ll show you how to take your first steps into writing, with no deadlines and no pressure. By the end of this course, you’ll understand why you don’t need a good idea (or any knowledge of grammar) to get started. You’ll learn three easy-to-learn, powerful tools that you can use over and over again, whether you want to dip your toes, or one day write a novel.
Ever found yourself asking these questions?
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How do I write?
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What do I write about?
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How do I actually start to write?
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How do I generate ideas?
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How to I make a habit out of it?
After completing this course you'll have
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A working understanding of three essential writing tools - plus a bonus one
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An instant, easy 'cure' for writer's block, using the senses and observation
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A writing habit - plus strategies for working out the best time and place to write
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A set of writing exercises to generate material and ideas and boost your creativity
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First drafts you can mine for phrases or characters or develop into longer project
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Resources to develop your skills, find a writing community, and get support
Get started today with easy to follow writing exercises to download
To make it simple and easy for you to get your writing started straightaway WITHOUT having to think of ideas, you'll get downloadable PDFs of the exercises so you can put the tools into practice.
Who am I?
Lou Tondeur
Hi. I’m Lou. I write fiction, poetry, plays and nonfiction. With over 30 years of teaching experience, I’ve helped countless numbers of writers, from total beginners to aspiring authors, to find their voice and grow their writing skills.
I’m a published writer and a qualified teacher, with an MA Creative Writing and a PhD in English Literature and I believe writing is a powerful tool that can help you express your creative self, if you’re given the right tools and encouragement.
Learn to see yourself as a writer
“Louise is not just a creative writer, she is a creative teacher. After her seminars my mind always fizzed with ideas; a blank page became something not to be feared but filled. Perhaps more importantly she changed the way I thought about myself: she taught me to see myself as a writer – that was the most valuable lesson and for that I’m extremely grateful.”
- postgraduate student
FAQs
Can I get started straightaway?
Yes, as soon as you enroll you can access all of the videos and downloads.
Will there be any live or in-person lessons?
No, this class is self-paced. Access it in your own time, at your own pace. All the videos are pre-recorded.
How long will it take me to do the course?
I recommend that you practice one tool for a week before moving onto the next one, which means the course will take 3 weeks to complete. You’ll want to create 15-minute slots to do the exercises at least a couple of times a week – more if you want to make progress quicker. If you prefer to watch everything in one go, that’s fine too, but take your time over the actual writing.
Do I send in my work for feedback?
When you’re first starting out, it can be daunting to get feedback on your work. Once you gain more experience, feedback may be exactly what you need. So no, this course doesn’t include feedback for good reason!
Why should I buy this course? Can’t I just take a DIY approach?
Yes, you could take the DIY approach: that’s what I did at first and then eventually I figured out how to use these tools for myself. That said, I wish someone had told me these things when I first started out, which is why I’m sharing them here. You could learn from books or by searching the internet but personally it was only when I spoke to writers who were already further ahead on their writing journey that I really started to understand how the process works.
Is this the only way to start to write?
No, all you need is something to write with and time and space to write – otherwise there are as many starting points as there are writers. You’ll love some of the ideas in this course but others won’t work for you. Don’t worry, there’s plenty to keep going back to and all of the techniques reward repetition.