Excuses - the go-to guy for far too many of us. Whether it's the dog or the comfy couch we're blaming, there's always some reason to not do something. For those of us who harbour hundreds of stories just waiting to be let out; who have little voices demanding to be heard; and have fully formed characters walking around our heads, there's no excuses not to let them out today.

Grab an instant download online writing workshop with bestselling author and publisher Jill Marshall of Write Good Stuff for just $49 and give those stories the creative outlet they deserve. When purchasing choose from:

• How to write a picture book (for 0-5 year olds)
• How to write a children's book (for 5-15 year olds)
• How to write a novel

The great thing about the online writing workshop is that's there's none of your usual excuses - it doesn't require you to be anywhere, apart from the comfort of your own home, at a certain date or time. There's no babysitting or accommodation to arrange, it'll simply fit around your own commitments. 

Once you sign up, you'll get all eight modules for instant download to complete at your own pace. The picture book course will cover everything from what a picture book is, and is not, through to your story ideas, plot, working with illustrations, rhyme and language and lay out. The children's book course includes all aspects of the market, including how to reach your target age group, story lines and characters. The novel course is suitable for writers of all genres, ages and literary styles and focuses on structure, character studies and narrative voice.

Please note: the online courses do not include any feedback on your work from Jill.