The Writers Bureau Reviews 332

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've done the Comprehensive Creative Writing Course with the Writers Bureau and absolutely loved it! The main thing it has done for me was to encourage myself to write regularly and make it a part of... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was a bit apprehensive about starting a writing course, but I'm so glad I did. My tutor gave me the confidence to embark on writing my memoir. If anyone is considering taking any of the courses, I... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have a top notch tutor in David Kinchin. He returns marked assignments within 48 hours. I am completing the course at a very slow pace and have to register for another year to complete the course. I... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I certainly would recommend a friend or family to consider courses run by The Writers Bureau. They give you substantial support with all their courses. You can take part in other short courses to lear... See more

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The Writers Bureau was formed in 1989 to help people take their first steps into the world of writing with confidence. Students are shown how to develop their writing style and how to sell their work under the guidance of a personal tutor – a professional writer. Courses are open to all. There are no age limits or educational requirements to enrol. Every course comes on a 15 day trial so you can be confident that it’s the course for you.


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Writing for Children

I'm nearly half way through a writing for children course with the Writers Bureau. It's very efficiently run and extremely interesting with excellent exercises to complete. Nothing too difficult to tackle. Helpful comments and advice from the tutor. Don't hesitate, if you're thinking of giving it a try.

8 September 2017
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Dear Pam,
Thanks for your review and we are glad to hear that you are enjoying the course!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

During the time that I've been with The …

During the time that I've been with The Writers Bureau my experience has been one of efficiency and friendliness. The response times are very good and the quality of the service I have experienced till now can only be commended. Well Done Writers Bureau!

5 September 2017
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Thank you for your review, Shelley.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Complete Copywriting Course

The course was well put together and tutors were helpful and provided good feedback. I would certainly recommend this course.

22 August 2017
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Thank you for your review!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The Writers Bureau

The Writers Bureau offer a comprehensive course that is effective at helping their students to profit from their writing. Their administrators are clearly concerned that students make good progress.

22 August 2017
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I am sorry to hear that you have been disappointed with your experience so far. We want students to enjoy their course and experience with us, so we would be quite happy to assign you to a new tutor.

Student Services will be contacting you shortly to discuss your next steps.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An excellent course

I haven't received the package yet but can read all material online and have just completed Assignment 4. I value the comments and criticisms of my tutor and will continue to completion of the course.

22 August 2017
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Thank you for your review!

You are welcome to request your materials once you are back in Germany, just get in touch with Student Services when you are ready.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A distance learning course that really delivers.

Four assignments in so far on the poetry course, and I'm finding it most enjoyable, instructive and motivating. The course materials are very detailed and, for someone new to serious contemporary poetry, full of surprises. Assignments are returned in good time wth apt tutor feedback both general and particular. The Writers' Bureau poetry course and me - a perfect fit! Highly recommended.

1 August 2017
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Thank you for your review. It's great to hear that you are already enjoying your course. We're sure that you'll continue to do so!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well worth the money.

I am enjoying my course so much. I have a great tutor who responds quickly and whose opinion I value greatly.
There's no pressure, so you have time to work at your own pace and write the best you can. I have learnt so much and enjoy the challenges that some of the modules provide.

28 July 2017
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Thank you for your review, it's great to hear that you're enjoying your course!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sixteen Months, Three Tutors and A Diploma.

At 74 my passion for writing continued to occupy the pride of place in my mind. Having written and self published my autobiography: "Restored Hope" of 72 pages without writing experience, I signed-up for the comprehensive creative writing course with the Writers Bureau in March 2016 to hone my writing and place my passion for writing on good footing.
It has been a wonderful experience learning new things under three highly experienced tutors in sixteen months leading to the completion of the course and soon to be awarded diploma. In all, I had three articles published with only one rewarded.

The Writers Bureau website offers a good learning place while the students services department is doing a yeoman's job.
I salute the Director of Studies, Diana Nadin for the good job she is doing and assure her more Nigerian students will register with the Writers Bureau.
Ajayi Adigun S/N 4441153.

28 July 2017
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Thank you for your review. You've certainly shown that no matter your age, it's never too late to follow your dreams!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great way to learn

I am studying a Full Stack Web Development course online and loving it. The support from the tutors and the Learning People is excellent and also the support from fellow students is very helpful too.

21 July 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

a comprehensive writers course that's enjoyable

Only been with them a few months and already I have earned money from having a story published in a magazine and won a poetry competition.

17 July 2017
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That's brilliant Margaret, well done!

We're sure you'll continue to be successful as you work through the rest of the course.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Does what it claims to do

Does what it claims to do. Stretching written exercises allied to first rate advice from your tutor. Well worth the money!

17 July 2017
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Thank you for your short but sweet review!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Anuar Jinal's review of Writers Bureau

The tutor is very frank if i made mistakes either in spelling, grammar or plot of stories/articles & give a lot of positive comments. This is what i want so that i can be a good writer because English is not my mother-tongue. After submitting 7 assignments, i came across a lot of new techniques in writing. Currently, i am targeting our local publication Borneo Bulletin to have more of my articles published. I want to write different type of genre. I hope Writers Bureau will guide me towards achieving my passion to be a good author. I hope to write a novel and compile a collection of my short-stories which appeared in Borneo Bulletin between 2010 and 2014. Also i intend to introduce local writers to WB and write more about Malay cultures and stories. Thank you. Anuar bin Jinal of Brunei Darussalam, S.E.Asia ..

17 July 2017
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Thank you for your review!

You do not have many more assignments to complete until you will be making a start on fiction, so you'll soon have your opportunity to begin working on a novel.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

it's been a long interesting walk,as I …

it's been a long interesting walk,as I look back at where I was before now though I have had a background in writing.

I encourage myself to read and write though sometimes I want to be quiet and trans-out of my immidiate world but something jets me back into greater writing.

The writers bereau is awakening a deeper layer of writing in me
She makes me know and want to know more for writing makes you want to unravel the mystery behind a theme.

10 June 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I started my course back in 2003 and …

I started my course back in 2003 and had to abandon it due to work commitments and raising my young son - He's now sixteen! I was enjoying the course so much and had a very enthusiastic tutor who encouraged me to send my stories to magazines quite early on. I was soon published and have had a number of short stories printed in various periodicals since. I had a biography published only last year which I wrote for an African Politician. It's now for sale on Amazon. I have just started my remaining two assignments after all theses years!

The course was fabulous. It's great to be on the last leg after all this time. I have written three novels since my start with TWB and I'm now in pursuit of representation. Wish me luck.

8 May 2017
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Reply from The Writers Bureau

Thank you Carla for your review.

You've certainly been very busy since you originally enrolled. Make sure to let studentservices@writersbureau.com know of any earnings so that we can issue your Certificate of Competence once you have earned the equivalent of your course fees.

The best of luck with your novels.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GREAT COURSE. FUN AND INFORMATIVE

I started my course in Jan so it's early days, however I have just had a letter published in a magazine. It was written as part of the second assignment. The tutor's feedback was excellent and she advised me to send the four letters that I wrote to the magazines. This has given me a great boost to up my game and do more writing.

8 May 2017
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Reply from The Writers Bureau

Thank you for your review! It's fantastic to hear that you have already had a letter published. I'm sure it's the first of many!

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