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Home Study FAQ
How do I study?
What direct contact do I have with the tutor?
What support do I get if I need help?
Do I get to mix with other students?
Who are the tutors?
Who will tutor me?
Where do I study?
How soon do I get started?
How long is the course?
Do I get any recognised qualifications?
What courses are available?
Who do I contact for more information?
How do I apply?

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How do I study?
Students work through a course book and at the end of each study unit, post or e-mail a written assignment to their personal tutor.


What direct contact do I have with the tutor?

We offer one-to-one tuition by post or e-mail through the written assignments.


What support do I get if I need help?

We ask students to contact our Home Study coordinator, who will liaise with the tutorial panel to resolve any queries.


Do I get to mix with other students?

Yes, our exclusive Home Study forum gives you the opportunity to communicate with like-minded students from around the world.


Details of costs and offers
All courses booked online benefit from a 10% discount on course fees, payable by interest-free monthly instalments. You will also receive a free book, Write Right, which is exclusive to Writers’ News.


Who are the tutors?

All our tutors are also working published writers. They are experts in their field and have years of experience in tutoring students.


Who will tutor me?

You will be asked to submit a written student profile. We will then match you to the tutor who best suits your writing experience and needs.


Where do I study?

This is a correspondence course, so you can study from the comfort of your own home and do not need to attend any outside classes.


How soon can I get started?

We offer year round enrolment and despatch your course within seven days of receipt of your booking confirmation. Your course package will contain comprehensive instructions about how to begin your studies – everything you need to get started.
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How much time do I have, to complete the course?

Courses are normally completed within 2 years, allowing you plenty of time to study at your own pace.


Do I receive any recognised qualifications?

We send all students a Home Study certificate, acknowledging successful completion of their course. Our courses are not accredited, but in working alongside a professional, published writer, we believe our students give themselves the best possible chance of publication.


What courses are available?
Short stories
Novel writing
Freelance journalism
Writing for children
Becoming a successful writer
Scriptwriting
Poetry
Make the most of your life experiences
Polish your writing style


Credentials of the people running the course

All the Home Study team, whether working in an administrative or tutorial capacity, are working published writers.


Who do I contact for more information?

Home Study coordinator Rachel Bellerby; tel: 0113 2002917; e-mail rachel.bellerby@writersnews.co.uk


How do I apply?

enrol online Receive a 10% discount
By post: download or request our brochure including application form
By telephone: call Home Study coordinator Rachel Bellerby, tel: 0113 2002917