How to Write a Book

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How to start writing a book and other practical writing techniques



1 hour

Class size 1 on 1 (public dates), 1 to 5
  £25
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If you have a brilliant idea but no idea how to start writing a novel, this one-on-one online writing course can show you how to get stuck into doing just that!
As your personal writing 'whisperer', your teacher Dan Allen will help you organise and focus your ideas in a unique, individualised session - specially tailored just for you. Whether you’re new to writing or a seasoned pro, we’ll explore a writing plan for you, plus brainstorm ideas and practical 'take-away' techniques to help you create and publish your masterpiece.
You will learn how to write a book that you’ve always dreamed of, whether that is:
  • Fiction to non-fiction
  • Suspense to romance
  • Autobiography to fantasy
  • Children’s literature to poetry
  • Art and travel books
  • PhD theses and academic textbooks
Dan Allen has published several books, and guest lectured at numerous universities and will help guide you in this workshop to achieve your writing goals.
Groups are more than welcome if you are all working on the same writing project. Dan has run sessions with editors, writers, publishers, couples, families, etc. Please get in contact to create a special session for your group.

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Knowledge required
Suitable for beginners and all levels.
What to bring
Something to take notes with, whether it’s a laptop or good old-fashioned pen and paper.
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  • 5/5 from Georgia Earl, attended May 2023: What an amazing workshop. I wasn’t expecting to get so much out of it and was really pleased with how it turned out. Credit to Dan on his knowledge and ability to get so much out of a one hour session. I feel so good about the process of writing a book after this. He’s given me so much confidence and was so open and kind as my book idea is very personal. Thank you Dan.
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Dan Allen

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I’m a bestselling author on Amazon who’s published 7 books on topics ranging from salsa dancing to Brazilian percussion to autism. I’ve also taught university classes on writing and getting published. I love helping people follow their dreams to write (and publish) their own book and am looking forward to working with you to achieve your literary goals.
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