I recently completed the course "AI for Architects" by ELVTR, and it was a fantastic experience. The course was well-organised and clear, and I am grateful to the tutor, Michal Gryko, for his excellent guidance and the valuable hands-on, practical knowledge he provided on relevant AI tools. It significantly upgraded my skills, and I will definitely consider taking more courses with ELVTR in the future.
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MillsTP
Great experience with ELVTR
I had a brilliant experience with the Cinematic Composition Course with Max Lombardo. Excellent classes and assignments. I absolutely loved it. Toni from ELVTR was extremely helpful and friendly. The course is really well thought out and all instructions really clear. Highly recommend and would definitely do another ELVTR course in future :)
Response from | elvtr |Oct 23, 2026
Hi MillsTP—we love reading this! Hearing that Max and Toni kept everything clear and organized is live education at its finest. We look forward to seeing you in your next cohort—best of luck taking your creative career to the next level! 🌟
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Lance Y.
pretty low-key and easy to work with.
pretty low-key and easy to work with.
Response from | elvtr |Oct 22, 2026
Glad to hear it was a seamless learning experience, Lance. Appreciate it! 🚀
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Tim O.
A great course
I have just completed the Fantasy Writing Course with Ed McDonald. I found the course engaging and Ed very knowledgable. The course follows linear progression from the bigger picture of premise, down to smaller details like dialogue and tone.
The course was very helpful, and although I have been writing for years, I still learned a lot that I didn’t already know.
My cohort were a great group and we are hoping to continue to get together for a writing group now that the course has finished.
All in all, I would definitely recommend the Fantasy Writing Course to any aspiring fantasy writers that feel they could do with a little more knowledge.
Response from | elvtr |Oct 20, 2026
Thank you for the honest review, Tim!
We love that your cohort continues as an ongoing writing network of dedicated peers—that gives you a serious creative edge. Keep the momentum going, and best of luck taking your manuscripts to the next level! 🌟
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Elizabeth M.
Informative Fantasy Writing Course
I have just completed the Elvtr Fantasy Writing Course facilitated by Ed McDonald. This is a well crafted course with relevant, thought provoking and sometimes vital information for any aspiring fantasy writer. Over 14 sessions, the content is wide ranging and the time commitment is well worth it. The tutor is a published fantasy novelist and combines theory with his practical experience and extensive knowledge. During the workshop activities with and without your peers, there is opportunity to get feedback from them and the tutor on your idea, your writing style etc. I found the assignments very useful to focus me on the quality of my writing, and they inspired me to enter two separate short story competitions as well. Elvtr also provided an excellent platform for the course delivery and support. I would definitely recommend this course.
Response from | elvtr |Oct 20, 2026
Hi Elizabeth—we love reading this!
We're proud to have helped you leap into two short story competitions after Ed’s workshops and assignments. That's the kind of progress we strive for. Wishing you tremendous success in those competitions and throughout your writing journey! 📖🎉
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James J.
Poor experience and is not as advertised
I was really disappointed with my experience on ELVTR’s Fantasy Writing course with Ed McDonald and strongly advise against this course.
The course was advertised as including 9 workshops, 12 case studies and 9 assignments, but my experience fell significantly short of these promises. I identified only 7 workshops and 4 substantive case studies, and received just 5 assignments. There were also issues with delayed and inconsistent feedback - we waited nearly 7 weeks for the final assignment feedback and some people received simplistic feedback (e.g. "I like this").
Perhaps most disappointing was the recommendation letter. The course materials explicitly stated that students in the top 10% qualified for a letter. I worked hard, achieved 107/110, came second in the class and received a perfect score on my final assignment. ELVTR initially confirmed in writing that I qualified and that the letter would be sent, only to later retract this, explaining that the instructor, Ed McDonald, does not sign recommendation letters "for everyone" . Although an alternative one-to-one session was offered, this was not what had been promised and the arranged one during the course was of little value, feeling like I had inconvenienced the lecturer.
I invested £988 and considerable time and effort in this course, relying on its advertised content and benefits. I have now submitted a formal complaint requesting a full refund under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Ultimately, my concern is the gap between what was advertised and what was delivered, compounded by the handling of a promise to deliver a award after meeting a previously outlined criteria. I hope ELVTR takes these concerns seriously and improves its transparency and accountability for future students.
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Karen A.
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Elvtr , makes such great courses! and for any kind of Topic. Such as Sports , Beauty , AI , Film , Music , Business , Entretainment . They have great tutors , great Staff i think you should try it!!
Response from | elvtr |Oct 8, 2026
How lovely reading this, Karen, thank you for the fantastic recommendation! We're proud to have you in our Learning Community. ✨🚀
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Chris S.
I completed the Comic Book Writing…
I completed the Comic Book Writing course with David Hine. I actually took it twice and developed two stories. Could not recommend more highly. I don’t think I’ve ever seen any other opportunity I’ve ever seen to develop a story with someone with as much experience as David. I’d definitely recommend.
I’ve already signed up to my next ELVTR course.
Response from | elvtr |Oct 5, 2026
We love reading this! Thank you for the fantastic review, Chris. We're honoured to have you in our Learning Community and feel proud to play a role in your career advancement. Can't wait to see you in the next cohort and follow your creative journey! ✍️🎉