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The National Academy of Writing was set up as a non-profit organisation in 2000 to offer writers practical training of the type available to actors at RADA and musicians at the Royal College of Music. Specialised training both individually and in groups, provided by working practitioners, is the accepted start for actors, musicians and visual artists. Emerging writers benefit from a similar approach.

NAW Courses

NAW courses, based in London, combine the best aspects of NAW Public Edits, seminars on technique, and workshops. NAW Writers receive expert feedback on a scheduled, regular basis, while visiting professionals contribute their knowledge of craft and the industry.

The unique Conservatoire-style NAW Public Edits are delivered by the Director. These public edits are a central component of every Academycourse, and Prospect magazine described the NAW Public Edit as ‘impressive … precise, intelligent and unarguable.’

Writers visiting courses and NAW events have included Iain Banks, Jane Harris, Minette Walters, Kevin Barry, Jojo Moyes, Kazuo Ishiguro, David Almond, Sir Michael Holroyd, Sophie Hannah, Alan Hollinghurst and many more.

NAW Events

The Academy is national, and stages literary events around the country to demonstrate the Academy’s unique approach to Creative Writing. Workshops, Public Edits and NAW writer visits have featured at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Henley Literary Festival, Bristol Festival of Literature, Nottingham University, Birmingham City University and Cambridge University.

The National Academy of Writing designs and runs an annual Creative Writing summer programme in association with Pembroke College, Cambridge.

NAW and the Publishing Industry

The Academy is led by practising writers and has extensive contacts in the industry through the NAW Board of Trustees, Patrons and Partners. The Academy is supported by leading writers who visit Academy sessions to discuss battles with craft and technique as well as challenges within the industry.  Editors, agents and other industry professionals may also give presentations offering insights into their work.

‘The National Academy of Writing is a most welcome addition to the landscape of publishing. By offering first class editorial assistance and professional guidance, for new writers NAW may be that vital help to bridge the gap between writing and publication.’ Ion Trewin, NAW Honorary President