Learn how to write a novel or series of books with Jessica Redland, international bestselling contemporary romance author, who has created a number of beloved series including the ‘Hedgehog Hollow’ series and the ‘Starfish Cafe’ series.

Are you writing or would you be interested in writing a series of books? Would you like to understand how an international bestselling contemporary romance author has done that several times over? If so, then this is the ideal course for you.

Across four live one-hour interactive sessions, Jessica Redland, will draw on her experience of writing several series. Students will explore the key questions an author needs to ask themselves before embarking on writing a series and the benefits and challenges in writing a series. The live sessions will be supported by course materials and discussion forums on the Moodle learning platform.

Referencing her own stories as well as other books, films and TV series, Jessica will explore the different structures for a series and key decisions around characterisation, setting, conflict, themes, and plot.

You will leave the course having discussed the key factors needed to create a successful series; something you’ll already have started with the practical exercises throughout the course.The course is held on-line and you can study in your own time during the month of the course. Any live events will be recorded for those unable to attend.

This course has a limited number of tickets.