Mastering Christmas Story Writing - FREE!

A Christmas Gift for Writers - From Me To You!

 Free Christmas Writing Course – Exclusive to Academy Subscribers Christmas is a strange and wonderful time for writers. It slows the world down just enough for memory to surface. It invites reflection. It softens people. And for a few short weeks every year, readers actively want stories that feel warm, hopeful, nostalgic, and human. That is why Christmas stories endure. And that is why I created this course. Not as a product to sell. Not as a promotion. But as a gift. If you are a subscriber to the Academy, this Christmas Writing Course is completely free. No upsell. No catch. Just something I wanted to give back to the writers who have trusted me, learned with me, and kept going with their work. Think of it as my way of saying thank you – and of giving you something meaningful to write with this season. Why Christmas Writing Matters * Christmas stories are not about tinsel or sentimentality. At least, not the good ones. * They are about change. They are about generosity. * They are about people facing who they are – and who they might still become. From Dickens to Capote, from O. Henry to modern holiday films, Christmas stories return to the same emotional territory again and again because it works. The season amplifies feeling. A small act of kindness feels bigger. A quiet loss feels sharper. A reconciliation feels earned. And for writers, that makes Christmas the perfect laboratory for story. This course shows you how to tap into that emotional power without slipping into cliché or sugar-coated nonsense. This is not a “how to write a cozy Christmas story in three easy steps” course. It is a craft-based exploration of why Christmas stories work – and how to use those techniques in your own writing, whether you are writing short fiction, novels, memoir, or even screenplays. Across the course, you will learn how to: * You will understand the core themes that sit beneath the best Christmas stories – generosity, redemption, love, hope, memory – and why they resonate so deeply with readers. * You will study classic and modern Christmas stories to see what actually holds them together, and why certain characters and moments stay with us long after the season ends. * You will learn how to create characters who embody the spirit of giving and love without becoming unrealistic or saintly. * You will explore conflict – because Christmas stories need it more than most – and learn how to create challenges that feel emotionally authentic rather than artificially festive. * You will discover how to use setting properly, so Christmas is not just decoration but an active force in the story’s emotional life. * You will learn how symbols, motifs, and recurring images deepen meaning and give your story that quiet, lingering aftertaste readers love. * You will practice techniques that evoke joy, nostalgia, warmth, and reflection – without manipulation or sentimentality. * You will understand narrative arcs and pacing specific to emotionally driven stories, keeping readers engaged from first page to final line. * You will learn how to edit Christmas stories for clarity and emotional impact, trimming excess while protecting the heart of the piece. * And finally, you will explore practical avenues for sharing and publishing your Christmas writing, whether you want to give stories away, publish them, or build a small but meaningful seasonal backlist. This is a complete course. Not a teaser. Not a sampler. Who This Course Is For - This course is for you if: * You love the idea of Christmas stories but have never quite known how to write one that feels true. * You want to write something meaningful during the holiday season, rather than losing momentum altogether. * You write fiction, memoir, or short stories and want to deepen emotional craft. * You want to create work that readers return to year after year. * Or you simply want a creative companion for December – something that reminds you why you started writing in the first place. You do not need to be a “Christmas writer.” You just need to be a writer who cares about emotional truth. Why It’s Free * Let me be very clear about this. This course is free because you are already part of the Academy. You’ve supported my work. You’ve invested in your writing. You’ve shown up. And Christmas felt like the right moment to give something back without asking for anything in return. There is no upgrade required. No hidden payment. No expiry pressure. If you are an Academy subscriber, this course is yours. Think of it as a book wrapped in brown paper. Simple. Honest. Given with intention. Many of the techniques taught here apply far beyond Christmas. Emotional pacing, symbolic storytelling, character transformation – these are core narrative skills. Christmas just makes them easier to see and feel. A Final Word Christmas stories last. They are reread. They are shared. They are remembered. And writing one – even if no one else ever sees it – can reconnect you with the quiet, generous part of yourself that writes for meaning, not metrics. This course is my gift to help you do exactly that. It’s free. It’s yours. And I hope it brings you a little creative warmth this Christmas. Keep Writing! Rob