This programme is a great choice for writers who want sustained individual support. No other creative writing programme offers as much one-to-one feedback from an expert author, based on close readings of your work-in-progress, to help you grow your writing skills and your confidence and keep you motivated as you produce a full draft.
You’ll be matched with an acclaimed author with expertise in your genre/style of writing, who will be your individual mentor as you write and progress your manuscript – and, as you near the end of the 12 months, you’ll get further advice on how to hone your pitch from an editor with relevant publishing experience. In addition to this bespoke package of one-to-one feedback you’ll have your choice of three of our popular online courses, a free pass to a range of live events and masterclasses and wrap-around care from your dedicated programme manager (a senior member of our team), who will guide and support you in constructing your optimum writing year.
Complete Your Manuscript is suitable for writers working on fiction or non-fiction, and is responsive to whatever stage of the writing process you’re at – whether you’re developing a new project from its very beginnings, trying to finish a book you’re already at work on, or embarking on a substantial rewrite. This is an ideal writing programme for those seeking one-to-one tutoring rather than a course with a peer-group of writers.
The programme will culminate in a full manuscript report, where your entire draft will be read and an in-depth feedback report will be shared with you. After this final feedback assessment, you’ll have a clear understanding of the steps needed to take your manuscript forward to its final polished version.
We’ll pair you with a mentor from our team of accomplished authors. We have expert mentors for those writing the following:
£4,000 (inc VAT). £3,300 is payable in full before your programme starts, or via three agreed instalments of £1,100. Then when you are ready for your full manuscript report you will pay a final instalment of £700. Please note, if your manuscript exceeds 95,000 words an additional charge based on wordcount will apply.
This is a fully flexible programme – you can apply to start studying at any time! When you're ready, select your preferred start month from the dropdown.
Please apply with your opening – up to 3,000-words – alongside a one-page synopsis (both need to be in the same document, as you can only upload ONE file) or short summary of the book you’re writing and do let us know if you have a preferred mentor in mind (see the list above).
Each mentor only has limited spaces, and they are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so get in touch as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If we can’t match you with your first-choice mentor, we will endeavour to suggest a suitable alternative.
Your application form and manuscript extract will help us select the right mentor from our experienced team.
After we receive your application, we will be in touch to discuss suitable mentors within seven working days.
Alumni of our selective-application courses are guaranteed access to this programme.
If you have any questions about this programme or available tutors, please email students@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk.