Live Writing Courses
Structured learning, taught live – with space to ask questions and make real progress.
Writing doesn't fail because people lack ideas. It falters because there's no structure, no momentum, and no one to bounce ideas off. My live courses are designed to change that.
These are small-group, real-time courses where I teach, guide and respond as you build your book. You'll leave each session knowing what to work on next – and why it matters.
How the Live Courses Work
All courses are taught live online in small groups.
• Weekly live sessions (with replays available)
• Clear teaching, not vague encouragement
• Practical exercises you can use immediately
• Time for questions and discussion
• A supportive group of writers at a similar stage
This is ideal if you want accountability, clarity, and the energy that comes from learning alongside others.
"Kate's course helped me plan how I wanted to tell my story, and how to make it appealing to any reader. She talked through any misgivings and the course even explains how to get it printed. Interesting and worth the investment."
Neil Walker
Current and Upcoming Courses
Write the book that builds Your Brand
Memoir: Write the Story Only You Can Tell
A six-week live course for entrepreneurs, professionals and creatives who want a book that supports their work and opens doors that grow their brand.
We’ll cover:
• shaping a clear, compelling concept
• organising your ideas into a workable structure
• writing with authority and voice
• avoiding the traps that stall nonfiction books
• building a draft you can actually finish
You will leave with the knowledge you need to outline and write your book.
Next cohort: [coming soon]
Format: Weekly live sessions + exercises + replays
Memoir: Write the Story Only You Can Tell
A six-week live course for memoir writers who want to shape lived experience into a readable, meaningful story.
We’ll cover:
• finding the narrative thread
• shaping a timeline that serves the story
• balancing truth, memory and craft
• knowing what to include – and what to leave out
• writing with emotional clarity rather than overwhelm
This course is gentle, focused and deeply practical. You will leave with the knowledge you need to outline and write your book.
Next cohort: February 2026
Format: Weekly live sessions + exercises + replays
"Thank you Kate! Great course and very helpful with personal insights and knowledge. The module was inspiring and intimate enough to be bold to speak."
"I really enjoyed the session and felt super energised afterwards and much more confident that I could turn my ideas into a book that could in turn help others."
Elizabeth Milligan
Is This Right for You?
Live courses are a good fit if you:
• want structure without rigidity
• learn best through discussion and explanation
• benefit from accountability
• are serious about finishing a draft
• enjoy being part of a thoughtful group
If you’d prefer one-to-one support, editing, or bespoke guidance, you may want to explore Editing & Coaching instead.
"Wow! This course has been amazing. Not only has it helped me plan my memoir, it has helped with my writing and knowing where to start and what needs to be in it. Truly grateful. Thank you."
Emily Dickens
Want to ask more questions to see if one of these courses is the right fit for you?
A thoughtful gift for any writer – a one-hour session with me PLUS written feedback on up to 1,500 words. Flexible support they can use whenever they are ready.
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