Ken Follett
Get your novel to the top of the charts with the help of the international best selling author.
6 HOURS
22 LESSONS
1 of 13 WRITING COURSES
4.8 RATING
WRITING BESTSELLING FICTION
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Ken Follett joins the lineup of world-class online courses at BBC Maestro. Exclusive access to an elite library of courses taught by experts with real, hands-on experience and unparalleled credentials. Every course combines captivating storytelling with world-class expertise, transforming traditional learning into an exciting, immersive journey.
200+ HOURS
1000+ LESSONS
8 CATEGORIES
4.7 RATING
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How you'll learn
Meet your Maestro
Ken Follett is one of the world’s most respected and successful novelists, with 37 books under his belt. Earning accolades from across the globe, as well as receiving a CBE in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours for his services to literature, he has picked up an Edgar Best Novel Award in America, Italy’s Premio Bancarella literary prize, as well as awards in Spain, Bavaria, and Hungary to name a few.
50-year career
Sold in over 80 countries
Sold over 195 million books worldwide
Translated into 40 languages
What you'll learn
Join Ken as he teaches you everything he knows about writing bestsellers – from the importance of establishing a writing routine to getting your book published.
How to get started with an idea
The importance of research and fact-checking
Ways to create compelling characters
How to establish a writing routine
Using pace to create a page-turner
How to get published
Learn on the go
Anywhere, anytime - watch at home or on your commute - always be productive. Download courses to watch offline, or listen via our app*.
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Learn on the go
Anywhere, anytime - watch at home or on your commute - always be productive. Download courses to watch offline, or listen via our app.
DOWNLOAD ON THE APP
*Available in UK, Ireland, US, Canada, Aus, Portugal, Netherlands, Spain, Hong Kong
Explore at your own pace
Every course is broken down into bite-sized, easy-to-manage lessons, convenient as well as practical and informative.
NO DEADLINES
NO DEADLINES
Every course is broken down into bite-sized, easy-to-manage lessons, convenient as well as practical and informative.
Explore at your own pace
DOWNLOAD ON THE APP
4.7 RATING
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