Creative Writing - Beginners
EARLY BIRD FEES apply for some courses!
Suitable for beginners and aspiring authors. Tap into your creativity and learn the basics of crafting compelling fiction or narrative non-fiction, whether novel, memoir or short story forms, with a focus on creative writing, and avoiding the common mistakes that sink most stories.
COURSE CONTENT
• Genres and Forms
• The Importance of 'Reading as a Writer'
• Writing Routines and Exercises
• Drama: The Key to Story
• Plot and Structure
• Characterisation
• Dialogue
• Editing & Revision
• Q & A throughout on anything writing-related.
COURSE OUTCOMES
To arm students with knowledge and craft-based techniques they can apply to their own writing to help them get started on their writing journey.
SKILL PREREQUISITE
Comprehending many of the readings and concepts taught requires strong English-language skills.
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...Early Bird Fee: ends 2 weeks prior to course start date. Price will then rise to $250!
Please bring writing and note-taking materials, and samples of your work (if you have any).
Western Sydney Skills Hub
Site Directions
Our building is between the Bike Barn and a Thai restaurant, and we are close to the bus stop.
For after hours access press the buzzer located next to the building’s entrance, then the caretaker will buzz you in, then take elevator to Level 3.
Public Transport
Take the FREE Parramatta Shuttle Bus and get off at the “Church Street North” Exit out the front of the ANZ bank.
Check with Parramatta City Council for the bus timetable.
Other Information
There is street parking available around the Western Sydney Skills Hub. In the nearby area, there is a combination of paid metered parking spots (2 hr/4 hr/10 hr) and free short stay parking (2hr). Unmetered, long stay spots (free to park) are located in streets within a 5-10 minute walk from our venue. Please check signs carefully when parking, as length of stay and paid/unpaid parking can vary across the streets and can even depend on the side you park.
Sessions
| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 04 May 2019 | 9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00) | William Shelley Room - Western Sydney Skills Hub | |
| Sat 11 May 2019 | 9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00) | William Shelley Room - Western Sydney Skills Hub | |
| Sat 18 May 2019 | 9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00) | William Shelley Room - Western Sydney Skills Hub |