Either you are on the verge of beginning creative writing or an experienced writer who would like to upskill, we have Fiction writing and publishing workshops developed just for you. Broaden your creative writing skills by exploring the craft through writing workshops and exercises in a supportive environment. Learn more about creating characters, writing dialogue, structuring a plot and other writing skills as you continue to develop your own work.
Broaden your creative writing skills by exploring the craft through advanced spontaneous and homework tasks, and gain detailed feedback by workshopping your pieces in a supportive environment. This course is a continuation of CAE’s very popular Beginning Creative Writing, but is also suitable...
Saturday, 16th June - 3 classes
Session ID
HAAD2803C
16 Jun - 30 Jun
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$320 / $304 (conc)
$320 / $304 (conc)
Teacher
Megan Waters
Megan Waters
Every good story begins somewhere.
A fun and informative course suited to people interested in writing but are unsure how to get started. In a relaxed and encouraging environment, you’ll talk, workshop and complete exercises with like-minded people, gaining the confidence and ability to...
Thursday, 31st May - 6 classes
Session ID
HAG59008C
31 May - 5 Jul
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$320 / $304 (conc)
$320 / $304 (conc)
Teacher
Beverley Eikli
Beverley Eikli
Saturday, 14th July - 3 classes
Session ID
HAG59009C
14 Jul - 28 Jul
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$320 / $304 (conc)
$320 / $304 (conc)
Teacher
Megan Waters
Megan Waters
Monday, 13th August - 6 classes
Session ID
HAG59010C
13 Aug - 17 Sep
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$320 / $304 (conc)
$320 / $304 (conc)
Teacher
Beverley Eikli
Beverley Eikli
Saturday, 15th September - 3 classes
Session ID
HAG59011C
15 Sep - 29 Sep
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$320 / $304 (conc)
$320 / $304 (conc)
Teacher
Megan Waters
Megan Waters
Overcome your creative inhibitions! Plot and pencil a 6 page mini-comic in 6 hours! In this workshop Sarah Howell, founding member of the comic and illustrator collective known as Squishface Comic Studio, will inspire you to create your own (small) comic book, ready to print.
Sunday, 27th May - 1 class
Session ID
HXZ98503C
27 May - 27 May
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$169 / $161 (conc)
$169 / $161 (conc)
Teacher
Sarah Howell
Sarah Howell
Saturday, 20th October - 1 class
Session ID
HXZ98504C
20 Oct - 20 Oct
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$169 / $161 (conc)
$169 / $161 (conc)
Teacher
Sarah Howell
Sarah Howell
To earn a good living, an Indie-published romance writer must understand the market, marketing, and that Indie writing is a business. In this four-week course, you will learn how to craft your romance to meet the expectations of an identified market, and the options available for formatting...
Please visit CAE Customer Service Centre or phone 9652 0611 to enquire about enrolling in this course
A friendly, informative course focusing on how to start writing an autobiography or biography. Includes fundamental story-telling elements, creative exercises and constructive feedback
Tuesday, 29th May - 6 classes
Session ID
HAT13703C
29 May - 3 Jul
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$283 / $269 (conc)
$283 / $269 (conc)
Teacher
Megan Waters
Megan Waters
Wednesday, 11th July - 6 classes
Session ID
HAT13705C
11 Jul - 15 Aug
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$283 / $269 (conc)
$283 / $269 (conc)
Teacher
Megan Waters
Megan Waters
Wednesday, 12th September - 6 classes
Session ID
HAT13706C
12 Sep - 17 Oct
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$283 / $269 (conc)
$283 / $269 (conc)
Teacher
Megan Waters
Megan Waters
Dont simply dream about writing a novel, do something about it! This practical class will give you a thorough overview of the key elements to finally write that novel, covering everything from character and plot development to point of view, voice, structure, dialogue and description. With an...
Thursday, 24th May - 5 classes
Session ID
HAL00404C
24 May - 21 Jun
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$380 / $361 (conc)
$380 / $361 (conc)
Teacher
Amanda Apthorpe
Amanda Apthorpe
Thursday, 19th July - 5 classes
Session ID
HAL00407C
19 Jul - 16 Aug
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$380 / $361 (conc)
$380 / $361 (conc)
Teacher
Liliane Grace
Liliane Grace
Tuesday, 11th September - 5 classes
Session ID
HAL00408C
11 Sep - 9 Oct
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$380 / $361 (conc)
$380 / $361 (conc)
Teacher
Amanda Apthorpe
Amanda Apthorpe
Established Australian poet Judith Rodriguez will take you on a journey into the wonderful world of poetry. Whether you are just starting out or are simply curious, this hands on course will not only discuss the various style and features of existing poems but students will be encouraged to write...
Tuesday, 15th May - 5 classes
Session ID
HAN20803C
15 May - 12 Jun
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$340 / $323 (conc)
$340 / $323 (conc)
Teacher
Judith Rodriguez
Judith Rodriguez
Tuesday, 17th July - 5 classes
Session ID
HAN20805C
17 Jul - 14 Aug
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$340 / $323 (conc)
$340 / $323 (conc)
Teacher
Judith Rodriguez
Judith Rodriguez
This practical course will teach you techniques to craft wonderfully imaginative short stories that will not only appeal to readers but hold onto their attention. Learn how to get ideas, develop characters, write believable dialogue, plotting and a whole lot more.
Tuesday, 8th May - 5 classes
Session ID
HAP35403C
8 May - 5 Jun
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$348 / $331 (conc)
$348 / $331 (conc)
Teacher
Claire Gaskin
Claire Gaskin
Tuesday, 14th August - 5 classes
Session ID
HAP35405C
14 Aug - 11 Sep
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$348 / $331 (conc)
$348 / $331 (conc)
Teacher
Claire Gaskin
Claire Gaskin
Learn practical steps to writing a picture book with author and illustrator Sue deGennaro. Consider the concept, story, characters, structure, audience, language, and pictures. Picture books have become an art form where story telling is an integration of the text and the pictures. They appeal to...
Saturday, 12th May - 3 classes
Session ID
HAE66102C
12 May - 26 May
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$375 / $356 (conc)
$375 / $356 (conc)
Teacher
Sue Degennaro
Sue Degennaro
Saturday, 16th June - 3 classes
Session ID
HAE66104C
16 Jun - 30 Jun
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$375 / $356 (conc)
$375 / $356 (conc)
Teacher
Sue Degennaro
Sue Degennaro
Saturday, 1st September - 3 classes
Session ID
HAE66105C
1 Sep - 15 Sep
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$375 / $356 (conc)
$375 / $356 (conc)
Teacher
Sue Degennaro
Sue Degennaro
Writing & Editing Courses Coming Up
Writing Children's Picture Books
Learn practical steps to writing a picture book with author and illustrator Sue deGennaro. Consider the concept, story, characters,...
Novel Writing
Dont simply dream about writing a novel, do something about it! This practical class will give you a thorough overview of the key elements...