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Learn to write from a USA Today best-selling author.
Steve Alcorn has helped over 100 thousand writers turn their ideas into reality. He’ll guide you through every step of creating your own book.
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Steve AlcornWhen you post your writing, Steve reads it and responds personally. That’s what makes Writing Academy different from every other online course.Steve Alcorn is a USA Today best-selling author of 30 books and has taught more than 100,000 aspiring authors over 25 years through 1,500+ college partnerships.

Choose Your Class

  • Novel Writing CourseNovel WritingYour first novel starts here
  • Mystery Writing CourseMysteryClues and twists
  • Short Story Writing CourseShort StoriesPower with fewer words
  • Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writing CourseSci-Fi & FantasyBuild unforgettable worlds
  • Suspense and Horror Writing CourseSuspense & HorrorTension, dread, and terror
  • Comedy Writing CourseComedyMake readers laugh
  • Romance Writing CourseRomanceLove stories that sell
  • Writing for Children CourseChildren’s BooksBabies to middle grade
  • Young Adult Fiction CourseYoung AdultStories that speak to teens
  • Non-Fiction Writing CourseNon-FictionPlan, write, and publish
  • Travel Writing CourseTravel WritingTurn journeys into stories
  • Memoir and Life Story CourseMemoirYour story deserves telling

What Students Say

“This workshop was more comprehensive and helpful than the four years I spent in college as an English/Writing major. The value of this class is literally equivalent to all my student loans. Steve will even answer your questions the same day you ask them.”— Jason
“By lesson 22, I already had a complete outline for my 20 chapter novel. If you’re a writer who needs a step-by-step guide, you MUST take this course. Instant five stars.”— Ahmad
“I’ve been writing since I was a child, own every book on writing known to man, taken numerous classes and seminars. This is by far the easiest, most understandable information on writing I’ve ever heard.”— Kim
“I find myself racing with ideas after watching his videos. I’ve been writing some chapters, and people love what I’m writing! They beg me for more. When I’m published, I plan to mention that this was where I started.”— Tamara
“It has taken a few months, but my book is now finished and ready for publishing. Thanks to Steve and this course, the final draft is a significant improvement over the previous draft.”— Mike
“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.”— J. Delaney

Purchase Steve’s Writing Guides

Available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook.
  • How to Fix Your Novel
  • Mystery Writing
  • Comedy Writing
  • Non-Fiction
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Suspense & Horror
  • Short Story Writing
  • Romance Writing
  • Travel Writing
  • Writing for Children
  • Young Adult Fiction
  • Write Your Life Story
  • How to Fix Your Novel
  • Mystery Writing
  • Comedy Writing
  • Non-Fiction
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Suspense & Horror
  • Short Story Writing
  • Romance Writing
  • Travel Writing
  • Writing for Children
  • Young Adult Fiction
  • Write Your Life Story
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