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Learn to publish like a pro.

Short, practical courses on every stage of publishing and content production — from writing and editing, to production, marketing and rights. Taught by the people who do it every day.

Learn the trade, from the trade.

Six courses, each self-paced and taught by practising editors, producers and marketers. Enquire for details and pricing.

Free
Self-Publishing Essentials

Everything you need to publish your first book: file formats, ISBNs, platforms, pricing and the launch sequence that works.

8 lessons · 90 minEnrol free
Intermediate
Audio Drama Production

How to write, cast, record and produce full-cast audio drama — from script to sound design to distribution on major platforms.

12 lessons · 3 hrsEnquire
Intermediate
Serialized Fiction for Platforms

Writing for retention: hooks, cliffhangers, pacing and episode structure. The craft behind the format platforms need most.

10 lessons · 2.5 hrsEnquire
Intermediate
Author Marketing Masterclass

Build a launch campaign that reaches readers. Amazon Ads, BookBub, review outreach and the discipline of a 90-day plan.

12 lessons · 3 hrsEnquire
Advanced
Rights & Licensing

Translation, film, audio and video rights — how to pitch, negotiate, contract and manage subsidiary rights as a working author or platform.

14 lessons · 4 hrsEnquire
Advanced
ONIX & Content Metadata

The technical heart of the trade. BISAC, Thema, ONIX 3.1, feeds, validation and how metadata drives discovery on every platform.

16 lessons · 5 hrsEnquire

Course fees are quoted on enquiry. The introductory course is free.

Training for publishers and platform teams.

We run in-house sessions for publishers, agents, university presses, platforms and content teams. Tailored to the team's needs — from metadata and ONIX compliance to rights negotiation, format production and platform content strategy. Rates on enquiry.

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