Writing Courses
Not sure which one is right?
Most parents arrive here knowing what their child needs: more confidence, a better story opening, a structured plan for the next twelve weeks. They just don’t know which course delivers it.
The catalogue below is organised the way we’d recommend it in person — start with a First Session if you want to test the approach, pick a Clinic if there’s one specific weakness, or commit to The Complete Writer if you want the full programme. The Year 4 and DIY options sit alongside for younger writers and parent-led households.
Two minutes to a recommendation
Three quick questions about your child’s year, current writing, and how involved you want to be. We’ll point you to the right course — no email required.
Your First Session. £27.
One expert video lesson. One writing task posted to your door in our exam-format Story Desk workbook. One personalised Editor’s Review from Joycellyn within 72 hours. Try the full system before committing.
The flagship — The Complete Writer
For parents who want one course that covers every 11+ writing task — story, descriptive, recount, transactional, picture-based.
The Complete Writer
29 lessons across 4 sections. Every task marked. Editor’s Reviews returned within 48 hours. Model answers and school-specific guidance for the London independents.
The Independent School Writer
Targeted preparation for the most competitive London independents — bespoke entrance papers, school-specific writing styles and standards.
The Young Writer
Build writing confidence, voice and habit two years before the 11+ stakes feel high. Year 4 lessons with Editor’s Reviews on every piece.
The Clinics — fix one specific weakness
Four focused courses, £100 each. Four marked assignments per Clinic, model answers, Editor’s Reviews on every piece.
The Story Clinic
Plan, open, build and end a story examiners remember. Four marked assignments.
The Description Clinic
Build atmosphere with precise, original language that makes examiners stop and read again.
The Recount Clinic
Move beyond plain retelling to writing with voice and point of view.
The Persuasion Clinic
Letters, emails, speeches, arguments — with structure, register and conviction.
The DIY Kits — for parent-led households
Every video lesson and resource, no marking. Pair with a Clinic if you want feedback on the writing.
The 10+ Creative Writing DIY Kit
Every expert video lesson and writing resource for the 10+ stage. For motivated self-starters and parents teaching alongside.
The 11+ Creative Writing DIY Kit
The full 11+ video library and writing resources. No marked assignments — pair with a Clinic for feedback.
The 13+ Creative Writing DIY Kit
Senior-school entry preparation — every video lesson and writing resource for the 13+ creative writing exams.
School-specific intensives
Targeted preparation for the bespoke entrance papers of individual independent schools.
Dulwich College 11+
JAGS & Alleyn’s 11+
CLSG Stage 2 English
We also run intensives for Sevenoaks, Trinity, St Paul’s, Whitgift, Royal Russell, Eltham, Forest, City of London School and others. Ask Joycellyn on WhatsApp →
The recommended ladder
If you’d asked us in person, this is what we’d suggest. Most families take steps 1–3.