KYD Online Writing Courses

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

October Special Offer!

Between now and 11.59pm (AEDT) Sunday 27 October, KYD members can enjoy $50 off our
new screenwriting course with award-winning writer Hannah Kent, plus our new 2-course bundle Lights, Camera, Character!

Become a KYD member before 27 October to enjoy this special discount.

Screenwriting for Beginners with Hannah Kent

Everything you need to know about writing for the screen

Hannah Kent

$169

Lights, Camera, Character

Two practical courses on bringing your screenplay to life — save $109!

Courses: 2

$229

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

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

Writing Literary Criticism with Declan Fry

How to get started in writing criticism

Declan Fry

$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

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.