Is your child’s writing holding them back?

You have tried everything. Extra reading. Practice papers. Maybe even a tutor. But when your child sits down to write, something still isn’t clicking — the stories feel flat, the descriptions lack detail, and you genuinely don’t know how to help them improve.

That is exactly what The Complete Writer is built for.

The course that has changed everything for 1,000+ families

Since 2014, The Complete Writer has helped children secure places at some of the most competitive schools in the country — including Sevenoaks, St Paul’s, Dulwich College, JAGS, Trinity and Alleyn’s.

The children who succeed on this course are not always the naturally gifted writers. They are the ones whose parents made a decision to get them the right support, early enough to make a difference.

How it works

Your child watches an expert video lesson. They complete a writing assignment in their own time, in their own space, at whatever pace suits them. They submit it.

Within 48 hours, they receive their Editor’s Review — a personalised video from Joycellyn going through their work line by line. Not a tick and a grade. Not a generic comment. A real, detailed, encouraging conversation about their specific piece of writing — what is working, what needs attention, and precisely how to make it better.

Then they write again. And again. And each time, the improvement is visible.

What is covered

The Complete Writer covers every writing task your child could face in the 11 Plus or independent school entrance exam:

Story writing — how to plan, open, build and end a story that an examiner remembers

Descriptive writing — how to create atmosphere, use the senses and choose words with precision

Recount writing — how to move beyond plain retelling into writing with a genuine voice

Transactional writing — letters, emails, arguments and speeches, written with purpose and structure

Picture-based writing — how to use a visual prompt to spark original, vivid writing

Exam strategy — timing, planning, what examiners are actually looking for, and how to deliver it consistently under pressure

What is included

Full video lesson library covering all 11 Plus writing task types

Multiple marked assignments across every genre

Personalised Editor’s Review for every assignment — video feedback returned within 48 hours

Model answers for every task

Exam strategy and timing guidance

School-specific preparation guidance for grammar and independent school exams

Why this works better than a tutor

A tutor gives your child feedback that evaporates the moment the session ends. The Complete Writer gives your child feedback they can watch again, share with you, and apply immediately to the next piece of writing.

A tutor’s quality depends entirely on who turns up. Every Editor’s Review comes from Joycellyn — the same expert, the same standard, every time.

A tutor costs upwards of £50 per hour. To get the equivalent number of hours of expert feedback through private tuition would cost over £1,000. The Complete Writer is £375.

Who this is for

Children in Years 4, 5 and 6 preparing for 11 Plus grammar school exams or independent school entrance exams.

It works for children who are struggling — giving them the structure and confidence they are missing.

It works for children who are already good writers — helping them reach the top marks that separate a pass from a scholarship.

It works for parents who want to be involved — because every Editor’s Review is something you can watch together.

About Joycellyn Akuffo

Joycellyn is the founder of 11 Plus Essay and Geek School Tutoring. She has helped more than 1,000 children secure places at their dream schools since 2014. A grammar school graduate herself, and a parent of children who have navigated the 11 Plus, she knows this process from every angle — as a student, a parent, and an expert.

Not ready to commit to the full course? Try Your First Session for £27 — one lesson, one marked assignment, one Editor’s Review. You will know within a week whether this is right for your child.