Learn to Write From a Best-Selling Author
I’ve helped over 100,000 writers turn their ideas into finished, published books. Let me show you how.
USA Today Best-Selling Author · 29 Books · 25 Years Teaching · 1,500+ College Partnerships
What Do You Want to Write?
Pick a genre to explore courses, classes, and books.
- 📖Novel WritingYour first novel starts here
- 🔍MysteryClues, twists, and whodunits
- ✏️Short StoriesPowerful fiction, fewer words
- 🚀Sci-Fi & FantasyBuild unforgettable worlds
- 😱Suspense & HorrorTension, dread, and terror
- 😂ComedyMake readers laugh
- 💕RomanceLove stories that sell
- 🧒Children’s BooksPicture books to middle grade
- 🌟Young AdultStories that speak to teens
- 📝Non-FictionPlan, write, and publish
- ✈️Travel WritingTurn journeys into stories
- 📔MemoirYour story deserves telling
Steve’s Writing Guides
Available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook.
What Students Say
“The teacher, Professor Alcorn, went over and above what anyone would reasonably expect. He responded to all posts promptly, sometimes within minutes. This course was excellent in every respect.”— Writing student
“This is an outstanding course. I would recommend it to everyone who aspires to write a novel. Steve Alcorn is the best writing instructor I could have wished for.”— Novel Writing student
“Before this course, I knew ‘diddly-squat’ about what is involved in writing a novel. Prof. Alcorn took us step by step through story structure in a way that was practical, thorough, and encouraging.”— Writing student
Ready to Publish?
Two paths to getting your book into readers’ hands.
📘 Do It Yourself
Steve’s Publish Your Book Now course walks you through every step of self-publishing on Amazon — formatting, covers, metadata, and launch strategy.Take the Course →🤝 Get Professional Help
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📬 Monthly Newsletter
Writing tips, craft articles, and book recommendations from Steve.Subscribe Free →📝 Writing Blog
In-depth articles on craft, structure, publishing, and the business of writing.Read the Blog →About Steve Alcorn
Steve Alcorn is the USA Today best-selling author of 29 books — mysteries, young adult novels, children’s books, and the acclaimed writer’s guide How to Fix Your Novel.He also founded Alcorn McBride Inc., the company that provides the audio and video systems used in nearly every major theme park in the world — from Disney and Universal to parks on six continents.For over 25 years, Steve has taught more than 100,000 aspiring authors how to structure their stories and get published. His courses have been offered at 1,500+ colleges through ed2Go and are available worldwide on Udemy, Skillshare, and Writing Academy.© 2026 Writing Academy · Where Writers Become Authors
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