Start Your Story: Join Our Creative Writing Course Today!

henripoole-birrell
Sep 20
3 min read

Want to improve your writing skills at your own pace, and receive feedback on your prose? You've come to the right place.

Start Your Story is a creative writing course online designed for beginners and aspiring writers. Learn story structure, character, dialogue, and editing — with feedback and lifetime access.

Have you ever wanted to write a story but struggled with a blank page? Maybe you’ve tried before but lost motivation, got stuck with writer’s block, or weren’t sure how to shape your ideas into something finished.

Guess what – we've all been there.

That’s exactly why the Start Your Story course was created — to give you the guidance, structure, and support to go from idea to finished story. Are you ready to take that leap?

Why Choose Start Your Story?

Unlike free tips or generic writing guides, this unique online course (suitable for both beginners and more experienced writers) gives you:

A clear process for developing your story step by step.
Practical skills in dialogue, plot, editing, and more.
Personalised feedback on your assignments from Henri Ken.
Lifetime access so you can learn at your own pace.
A certificate of completion to celebrate your progress.

If you want to learn how to pour those ideas onto the page in a structured, supportive way — this is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Creative Writing Course

The Start Your Story course is built around 13 easy-to-follow modules designed to take you from idea → draft → polished story.

Module Highlights:

Creating Characters – Write characters who feel alive and believable.
Building Your World – Use setting and atmosphere to draw readers in.
Point of View & Voice – Learn how perspective shapes your story.
Plotting Made Simple – Structure your story so it’s engaging and satisfying.
Conflict & Tension – Keep readers hooked.
Dialogue That Works – Write natural, purposeful conversations.
Show, Don’t Tell – Level up your prose with vivid storytelling.
Drafting Without Fear – Finally get words on the page.
Editing & Revising – Transform your draft into a finished piece.
Using AI Tools Responsibly – Modern tips to enhance (not replace) your voice.
Finalising Your Story – Polish your work for readers.
Next Steps as a Writer – Keep building your skills after the course.

Assignments That Push You to Write

Every module comes with a practical assignment which you can gain fully written feedback on! These include writing scenes involving your characters, developing plots, and practicing a range of literary tips and tricks that you'll pick up throughout the course. The feedback you'll receive will be provide you with praise on what is working well, as well focus on what can be improved and how.

Who Is This Writing Course For?

This course is ideal for:

Beginners who’ve always wanted to write but don’t know where to start.
Writers who want to finally finish a short story instead of leaving drafts unfinished.
Anyone who wants personal guidance instead of learning in isolation.