Map it out, be open to change, just relax – there's a bewildering amount of advice out there on how to find a story and get it down on paper.

This online course features a lecture on ways to take your writing from a series of episodes to a cohesive unit and on how to captivate an audience, whether you are writing for page, stage or screen.

There are three practical exercises to help you explore the art of storytelling, plus exclusive articles on the subject from practising writers, as well as useful links and a self-assessment form.