KYD Online Writing Courses

New Year Special Offer:

Up to 30% off ALL courses!

Between 15–31 January, we're offering a special discount on all KYD courses and bundles!

Enjoy 20% off by using the the coupon code 20OFFNY at the checkout.

Or, become a KYD member to enjoy 30% off! (Members: check your inbox for your special coupon code.)

Offer ends at 11.59pm (AEDT) on Friday 31 January.

Bestselling Courses

Writing Creative Non-Fiction Essays with Sophie Cunningham

Everything you need to know about the creative possibilities in essay writing

Sophie Cunningham

$169

Crafting Beautiful Sentences with Emily Bitto

Learn practical strategies to improve your writing on a sentence level

Emily Bitto

$169

Structuring Short Stories with Julie Koh

Learn how to utilise form and structure in your short stories

Julie Koh

$169

So You Want To Write? with Hannah Kent and Rebecca Starford

Learn how to begin and maintain a focused creative writing practice

Hannah Kent & Rebecca Starford

$169

Structuring Poetry with Andy Jackson

Learn how to build and shape your poem on the page

Andy Jackson

$169

Short-form Memoir with Jenny Valentish

Learn how to craft a captivating piece of short memoir

Jenny Valentish

$169

Pitch, Publish, Promote

This short online course is for anyone wanting to pitch their writing to a publication. Gain insiders' knowledge into the publishing and pitching process.

Note: KYD members can enrol in this course for free! To become a member, visit the KYD shop. If you are already a member, check your inbox for your special coupon code.

Course Categories

Browse our wide range of courses with award-winning writers across a variety of genres.

Short Stories

Structure, characters, language, dialogue & endings

Non-fiction

Essays, opinion & criticism

Fiction

Literary and genre (crime, thrillers, historical, speculative)

YA / Kids

Young adult & middle grade fiction

Poetry

Poetic language & practice

Memoir

Longform memoir & personal essays

Getting Published

Preparing your manuscript for publication

Improving Your Craft

Learn practical skills and approaches to make your writing shine

Get Motivated!

Improve your writing practice & get inspired

KYD Online Writing Courses

Develop your writing skills in your own time, at your own pace, anywhere with an internet connection.

Remember: KYD members can enjoy a 10% on all online courses and bundles year-round. Members will receive their coupon code when they become a new or renewed member.

Become a KYD member here to receive this special discount.

Keep an eye on your inbox for further discounts throughout the year.