Are your writing fears holding you back? Be not afeared. All is well. 

Our Writing Without Fear course contains a metric tonne of tips, tricks and advice on boosting your confidence, overcoming self-doubt, and dealing with the many terrifying aspects of the writing process.

Stuff like…   

  • The dreaded blank page <gasp> 
  • Good old imposter syndrome <argh> 
  • The existential horror of writer’s block <no, please, stop>
  • Your mortal enemy: the inner critic <oof>
  • And… dun dun duuuuun: REJECTION <faints>


We know. It’s scary. Take a moment to compose yourself, take a big whiff of the smelling salts, and gird your loins, because by the end of this course you’ll have all the tools you need to defeat each and every one of those dastardly fiends, achieving epic-level freedom from fear.

Learn how to recognise, avoid, and smash the writerly fears that are stopping you from achieving your goals.

WHAT YOU GET

  • Seven days of fear-smashing inspiration, pep, hand-holding, and support. 
  • Daily inspiration, whip-cracking, writing exercises and prompts
  • Top tips from tip-top authors
  • A private student Facebook group to discuss ideas, techniques and get advice from your tutors and fellow writers
  • A LOVELY social media community of Writers HQers

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Writing Without Fear!

    • INTRODUCTION

  • 2

    Day 1: No fear

    • The Writers' HQ Guide to Giving Zero Fucks

    • Challenge #1: The Moaning Method

  • 3

    Day 2: And so we begin... or... don't

    • What Stops Us Starting? (AKA Fear of the Blank Page)

    • Challenge #2: De-Monster Your Brain

  • 4

    Day 3: What are you REALLY afraid of?

    • Writing Is Scary (And Why That's A Good Thing)

    • Challenge #3: Let It Flow

  • 5

    Day 4: Banish Writer's Block

    • Breaking Through The Blockage

    • Challenge #4: Write Like A Kid

  • 6

    Day 5: Rejection... dun dun dun...

    • Welcome To Rejection Town! Population: All Of Us

    • Challenge #5: Get Your Work Out There!

  • 7

    Day 6: Fortitude!

    • Motivate Your Fine Self

    • Challenge #6: Get Excited About Your Writing Again

  • 8

    Day 7: Beyond Fear

    • Writing Without Fear

    • Challenge #7: Toot Your Writing Horn!