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.
A fun and informative course for people interested in creative writing but are unsure how to get started.
Saturday, 16th February - 3 classes
Session ID
HAG59002C
16 Feb - 2 Mar
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$320 / $304 (conc)
$320 / $304 (conc)
Teacher
Megan Waters
Megan Waters
Tuesday, 12th March - 6 classes
Session ID
HAG59003C
12 Mar - 16 Apr
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$320 / $304 (conc)
$320 / $304 (conc)
Teacher
Megan Waters
Megan Waters
Saturday, 27th April - 3 classes
Session ID
HAG59004C
27 Apr - 11 May
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$320 / $304 (conc)
$320 / $304 (conc)
Teacher
Beverley Eikli
Beverley Eikli
Sarah Howell, founding member of Squishface Studio, an open comic art studio, will inspire you to create your own six-page comic.
Saturday, 30th March - 1 class
Session ID
HXZ98502C
30 Mar - 30 Mar
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$189 / $180 (conc)
$189 / $180 (conc)
Teacher
Sarah Howell
Sarah Howell
A friendly, informative course focusing on how to start writing an autobiography or biography. Includes fundamental story-telling elements, creative exercises and constructive feedback
Wednesday, 13th March - 6 classes
Session ID
HAT13702C
13 Mar - 17 Apr
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$283 / $269 (conc)
$283 / $269 (conc)
Teacher
Megan Waters
Megan Waters
Tuesday, 28th May - 6 classes
Session ID
HAT13703C
28 May - 2 Jul
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$283 / $269 (conc)
$283 / $269 (conc)
Teacher
Megan Waters
Megan Waters
This practical class will teach you everything you need to know to begin on your novel journey, including character, plot development, structure, dialogue and description.
Tuesday, 5th March - 5 classes
Session ID
HAL00402C
5 Mar - 2 Apr
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$380 / $361 (conc)
$380 / $361 (conc)
Teacher
Amanda Apthorpe
Amanda Apthorpe
Tuesday, 21st May - 5 classes
Session ID
HAL00403C
21 May - 18 Jun
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$380 / $361 (conc)
$380 / $361 (conc)
Teacher
Amanda Apthorpe
Amanda Apthorpe
Established Australian poet Claire Gaskin will take you on a journey into the wonderful world of composing poetry.
Wednesday, 23rd January - 5 classes
Session ID
HAN20801C
23 Jan - 20 Feb
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$340 / $323 (conc)
$340 / $323 (conc)
Teacher
Claire Gaskin
Claire Gaskin
Wednesday, 20th March - 5 classes
Session ID
HAN20802C
20 Mar - 17 Apr
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$340 / $323 (conc)
$340 / $323 (conc)
Teacher
Claire Gaskin
Claire Gaskin
Wednesday, 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
Claire Gaskin
Claire Gaskin
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.
Tuesday, 22nd January - 5 classes
Session ID
HAP35401C
22 Jan - 26 Feb
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$348 / $331 (conc)
$348 / $331 (conc)
Teacher
Liliane Grace
Liliane Grace
Tuesday, 19th March - 5 classes
Session ID
HAP35402C
19 Mar - 16 Apr
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$348 / $331 (conc)
$348 / $331 (conc)
Teacher
Liliane Grace
Liliane Grace
Tuesday, 7th May - 5 classes
Session ID
HAP35403C
7 May - 4 Jun
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$348 / $331 (conc)
$348 / $331 (conc)
Teacher
Liliane Grace
Liliane Grace
Learn practical steps to writing a children’s picture book with author and illustrator Sue deGennaro. Consider the concept, story, characters, structure, audience, language, and pictures.
Saturday, 9th March - 3 classes
Session ID
HAE66102C
9 Mar - 23 Mar
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$375 / $356 (conc)
$375 / $356 (conc)
Teacher
Sue Degennaro
Sue Degennaro
Saturday, 11th May - 3 classes
Session ID
HAE66103C
11 May - 25 May
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$375 / $356 (conc)
$375 / $356 (conc)
Teacher
Sue Degennaro
Sue Degennaro
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