Our alumni community

When you join one of our selective courses, your journey with us doesn’t end when the course finishes. As part of the CBC alumni community, you’ll continue to receive expert guidance, exclusive opportunities and practical support to help you grow as a writer and take the next steps towards publication.

How we support our alumni

Monthly newsletter: Stay connected with CBC through our exclusive monthly alumni newsletter, packed with writing advice, industry insights and special offers for former students.
Free submissions support: When your manuscript is ready, we’ll help you submit directly to Curtis Brown and C&W literary agents, bypassing the slush pile. We’ll also advise on which agents may be the best fit for your work based on your pitch package materials.
Free access to The Writing Studio: Enjoy a complimentary one-month membership to The Writing Studio (worth £25), our thriving online community for writers seeking ongoing inspiration, accountability and expert support.
Exclusive discounts: Access exclusive alumni discounts, including 20% off selected online courses and £100 off our popular mentoring programme.
Early access: Get priority access to our highly sought-after intensive courses in London, giving you the chance to secure your place before general registration opens.
Celebrate your success with us: From agent signings and publishing deals to prize wins and book launches, we love celebrating our alumni achievements. Share your good news with us and we’ll use our platform to amplify it. This might mean featuring you and your debut book on our social media platforms or interviewing you about your writing process for our blog.

Former students will learn more about these services and how to claim them at the end of their course.

How do we define alumni?

Alumni status is available to graduates of our selective-application courses designed for talented writers who successfully complete a competitive application process. This includes our flagship Writing Your Novel courses and advanced genre courses such as Writing Crime & Thrillers, Writing Fantasy, Writing Horror and Writing Romantic & Commercial Fiction. Unsure if your course qualifies you for our alumni services? Get in touch with students@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk.

Already part of our alumni community?

If you’re already a CBC alumni click the button below and enter our Alumni Services password to access the alumni area. Please email students@curtisbrowncreative.co.uk if you are unable to locate the password.

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