Indoor Activities to Discover and Enjoy During This Cosy Season

With a noticeable nip in the air and the clocks going back it definitely feels like Winter is on its way. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun indoors and try new things. In fact, the unpredictability of the weather is the perfect excuse to start a new hobby, or work on a goal you’ve been neglecting for a while - such as writing a novel.

These darker evenings are for unwinding with indoor activities that span writing, photography and even online cooking classes! If you’re feeling slightly lost with these longer evenings, here are our recommendations for activities to enjoy during the cosy months ahead.

• Explore our online photography courses

If your camera has been gathering dust in a drawer and you’re looking to sharpen up your photography skills - now is the time. With experiences such as our 18 Part Online Photography Training Course you can work through the video presentations and workshops at your own pace from the comfort of your own home. Whether you are a complete beginner or someone looking to improve their skills, this course is designed for all levels and gives you 1:1 advice and tips from the experts.

Spending more time indoors means more time spent at home, but with this Online Home Project Photography Course you can learn to appreciate your own four walls in a brand new light. With seven hours worth of video content included you’ll be snapping gorgeous photos of your own home in no time and will learn how to experiment with lighting, shutter speed and exposure.

Or, it might be you know your way around a camera, if so we also have a Photography Expert Option Course run by Photojournalist Michael Freeman with eight modules to work through. With all these photography courses, you’ll be clicking away the longer evenings in no time.

• Work towards creating a novel with our Writing Courses

Or, it might be that you have had an idea for a novel that’s been waiting to be written. It might be that you’ve let time get the better of you, or you simply don’t know where to start. If you dream of your name being on the cover of a book in a bookshop, you may want to have a look at our Online Writing Course containing 14 modules for you to work through at your own pace.

You can choose from a range of romance or general fiction courses and will have the benefit of video tutorials to guide you through each stage of your book writing process. As well as guidance on the writing, you will also receive insights into the publishing industry and the next steps to take towards getting your book published and on the shelf of your local bookshop.

These darker evenings are the ideal opportunity to get stuck into writing by firing up your imagination and escaping into fictional worlds. This course is designed to give you the basics to make your writing process as smooth as possible. There’s no more excuses now - so be sure to get writing!

• Perfect your culinary skills with our Online Cooking Classes