TUTOR: Helen Moorhouse is the author of five novels ‘The Dead Summer, ‘The Dark Water’, ‘Sing Me To Sleep’, ‘Ever This Day’ and ‘The Gallery of Stolen Souls’ published by Poolbeg Press. A lover of stories, particularly the paranormal, her writing was featured in two anthologies – ‘All I Want For Christmas’ (2012) and ‘If I Was A Child Again’ (2013), and her short story ‘The Night Nurse’ was commissioned as the 2018 RTE Radio 1 Book Show Christmas ghost story.
A DIT journalism graduate, she has extensive copywriting experience across many areas – commercial radio advertising and branding, corporate video, speechwriting and speech consultancy, long and short form articles and more. Helen was an op-ed contributor to the Irish Independent 2012-2014, and has published articles and stories across many Irish newspapers and magazines.
Start Date: 15th April, 2025
Duration: 6 Weeks
Price: £160
3 places remaining
Finish Your Novel: Enrol in Our 6-Week Online Writing Course
Ignite your passion for novel writing with our comprehensive 6-week online course. Designed to inspire and guide aspiring authors, this course provides personalised guidance, weekly assignments, and flexible learning modules. Register early to secure your spot, as our courses are highly sought after!
Course Highlights:
- A 6-week program with weekly modules, designed to be completed in just 2-3 hours per week.
- No set class times; access new lessons at your convenience each week for maximum flexibility.
- Receive personalised feedback from dedicated tutors, open to students globally.
- Gain lifetime access to course materials even after completion.
How It Works:
Upon enrolling, you’ll receive an email from your tutor on the course start date with the first module. Be sure to check your Spam/Junk folder for this email. Each week, submit your written assignments for personalised feedback from your dedicated online tutor, helping you stay on track and monitor your progress.
What You’ll Learn:
Struggling to finish your novel? The Finish Your Novel Course is perfect for you. Over six weeks, you’ll learn everything needed to complete your novel, from writing engaging dialogue to crafting a compelling climax and ending. This course is suitable for writers of all genres and guides you through the final steps of finishing your novel!
Weekly Lessons Overview:
Lesson 1: What You’ve Got So Far
The first lesson begins by covering everything you should have in your novel so far. If you don’t already have one, you will learn how to create a plan for your novel.
Lesson 2: Writing Dialogue
The second lesson teaches you how to write dialogue in your novel. You will learn how to write everyday phrases and how to show, not tell, through your dialogue.
Lesson 3: Writing a Climax
The third lesson teaches you how to write a climax. You will learn how to create suspense in your novel and how to resolve tension for a satisfying plot twist.
Lesson 4: Writing an Ending
The fourth lesson teaches you how to end your novel and how to write from different characters’ perspectives.
Lesson 5: Editing
The fifth lesson teaches you how to edit your novel. You will learn how to undertake a proofread and copyedit and how to put your novel into a manuscript format ready for publication.
Lesson 6: Publishing
The final lesson shows you how you can publish your novel. You will learn how to reach out to literary agents and how to self-publish.
Join Us Today
Don’t miss the chance to refine your writing skills and bring your novel to life with the help of experienced tutors. With limited spots available, early registration is highly recommended. Enrol now and dive into the world of novel writing!
