Gain the skills that are crucial for your writing career today with a wide range of Writing Skills workshop options at CAE.
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
Blogging is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to create an online presence. Whether you wish to share your photos with the world, or relate your tall travel tales and adventures, your teacher will show you how to quickly get started. From posting tips to becoming familiar with several of...
Wednesday, 9th May - 1 class
Session ID
HAV63404C
9 May - 9 May
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$165 / $157 (conc)
$165 / $157 (conc)
Teacher
Karen Andrews
Karen Andrews
Wednesday, 20th June - 1 class
Session ID
HAV63405C
20 Jun - 20 Jun
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$165 / $157 (conc)
$165 / $157 (conc)
Teacher
Karen Andrews
Karen Andrews
Wednesday, 8th August - 1 class
Session ID
HAV63406C
8 Aug - 8 Aug
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$165 / $157 (conc)
$165 / $157 (conc)
Teacher
Karen Andrews
Karen Andrews
Wednesday, 19th September - 1 class
Session ID
HAV63407C
19 Sep - 19 Sep
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$165 / $157 (conc)
$165 / $157 (conc)
Teacher
Karen Andrews
Karen Andrews
So you’ve got your blog online – now what? Writer and prolific blogger Karen Andrews will build on your working knowledge of blogging and help you to further develop your online platform. Throughout the workshop Karen will focus on how to conceive and implement an effective editorial...
Saturday, 7th July - 1 class
Session ID
HAAD8302C
7 Jul - 7 Jul
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$165 / $157 (conc)
$165 / $157 (conc)
Teacher
Karen Andrews
Karen Andrews
Saturday, 22nd September - 1 class
Session ID
HAAD8303C
22 Sep - 22 Sep
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$165 / $157 (conc)
$165 / $157 (conc)
Teacher
Karen Andrews
Karen Andrews
For those who must write as part of their job, being able to write well can play a crucial role when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders across every level. Learning how to capture thoughts on paper so they are strong and persuasive, but at the same time clear, concise, complete...
Tuesday, 8th May - 2 classes
Session ID
SKT98103C
8 May - 9 May
9:30am - 4:30pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$335 / $318 (conc)
$335 / $318 (conc)
Teacher
Sharon Pakir
Sharon Pakir
Tuesday, 26th June - 2 classes
Session ID
SKT98104C
26 Jun - 27 Jun
9:30am - 4:30pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$335 / $318 (conc)
$335 / $318 (conc)
Teacher
Sharon Pakir
Sharon Pakir
Monday, 23rd July - 2 classes
Session ID
SKT98105C
23 Jul - 24 Jul
9:30am - 4:30pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$335 / $318 (conc)
$335 / $318 (conc)
Teacher
Sharon Pakir
Sharon Pakir
Tuesday, 11th September - 2 classes
Session ID
SKT98106C
11 Sep - 12 Sep
9:30am - 4:30pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$335 / $318 (conc)
$335 / $318 (conc)
Teacher
Sharon Pakir
Sharon Pakir
This masterclass is designed and delivered for content marketing, communications and social media practitioners (bloggers) as well as those interested in learning the craft of copywriting in all media and SEO for onliners. The course takes you into the strategic and creative process of defining,...
Tuesday, 24th April - 2 classes
Session ID
HAV23303C
24 Apr - 1 May
9:30am - 4:30pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$600 / $570 (conc)
$600 / $570 (conc)
Teacher
Nicolas Di Tempora
Nicolas Di Tempora
Thursday, 14th June - 2 classes
Session ID
HAV23305C
14 Jun - 21 Jun
9:30am - 4:30pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$600 / $570 (conc)
$600 / $570 (conc)
Teacher
Nicolas Di Tempora
Nicolas Di Tempora
Thursday, 9th August - 2 classes
Session ID
HAV23306C
9 Aug - 16 Aug
9:30am - 4:30pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$600 / $570 (conc)
$600 / $570 (conc)
Teacher
Nicolas Di Tempora
Nicolas Di Tempora
Thursday, 20th September - 2 classes
Session ID
HAV23307C
20 Sep - 27 Sep
9:30am - 4:30pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$600 / $570 (conc)
$600 / $570 (conc)
Teacher
Nicolas Di Tempora
Nicolas Di Tempora
What makes a literary work truly original is not the degree of its polishing, but the writer’s voice: his or her particular joy, angst, humour, credo, the word choices and the worldviews expressed. The emotional truth of the voice is everything in writing. Even the best story won’t work...
Please visit CAE Customer Service Centre or phone 9652 0611 to enquire about enrolling in this course
Improve your noun and verb use, sentence construction and clear expression.
Please visit CAE Customer Service Centre or phone 9652 0611 to enquire about enrolling in this course
This class picks up where Grammar (and to a lesser degree Grammar Clinic) leave off. It is specifically intended as follow-on for those who seek to further their grammar study with Bronwen Hickman.
Please visit CAE Customer Service Centre or phone 9652 0611 to enquire about enrolling in this course
If it’s been years since you studied grammar in school and are feeling rusty, you are definitely not alone! Bronwen Hickman will demonstrate topics such as correct noun and verb use to active and passive voice, sentence construction and clear expression.
Thursday, 3rd May - 6 classes
Session ID
HAI47503C
3 May - 7 Jun
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$245 / $233 (conc)
$245 / $233 (conc)
Teacher
Bronwen Hickman
Bronwen Hickman
Thursday, 21st June - 6 classes
Session ID
HAI47505C
21 Jun - 26 Jul
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$245 / $233 (conc)
$245 / $233 (conc)
Teacher
Bronwen Hickman
Bronwen Hickman
Thursday, 27th September - 6 classes
Session ID
HAI47506C
27 Sep - 1 Nov
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$245 / $233 (conc)
$245 / $233 (conc)
Teacher
Bronwen Hickman
Bronwen Hickman
Comics and graphic novels (longform comics) are a powerful way to bear witness to true stories; to portray worlds of high adventure; AND they can be funny. Discover which medium and drawing style suits your story. This course gives you a basic understanding of characterisation, drawing development,...
Wednesday, 5th September - 4 classes
Session ID
HXW30102C
5 Sep - 26 Sep
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$329 / $313 (conc)
$329 / $313 (conc)
Teacher
Sarah Howell
Sarah Howell
Are you interested in writing about real life subjects or situations? Creative non-fiction can include biography and autobiography, travel, memoir, oral history and reportage and many other forms of non-fiction writing. It involves writing about your own experiences or those of others using the...
Wednesday, 6th June - 6 classes
Session ID
HAZ41904C
6 Jun - 11 Jul
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$320 / $304 (conc)
$320 / $304 (conc)
Teacher
Karen Manwaring
Karen Manwaring
Thursday, 27th September - 6 classes
Session ID
HAZ41905C
27 Sep - 1 Nov
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$320 / $304 (conc)
$320 / $304 (conc)
Teacher
Karen Manwaring
Karen Manwaring
Everybody has a story to tell, however, the key is how to turn your life events into a readable, informative and entertaining tale for family, friends and readers in general. Join author, writing tutor and mentor, Lee Kofman, for an informative session.
Please visit CAE Customer Service Centre or phone 9652 0611 to enquire about enrolling in this course
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
Published author, Liliane Grace provides the answers to understanding what causes writer’s block, and, importantly, the key principles for freeing yourself, both in how to write and what to write. Liliane will also discuss the nature of “good” writing, what distinguishes masterful...
Please visit CAE Customer Service Centre or phone 9652 0611 to enquire about enrolling in this course
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
It’s critical that your writing, correspondence, letters and job applications are free from mistakes. After all, first impressions are lasting. Join Bronwen Hickman in a relaxed environment, as she explores key punctuation rules, practical application and provides you with fear-free exercises...
Please visit CAE Customer Service Centre or phone 9652 0611 to enquire about enrolling in this course
Learn how to structure, copy-edit and proofread non-fiction documents to communicate your message more effectively.
Saturday, 2nd June - 2 classes
Session ID
HAT55106C
2 Jun - 9 Jun
9:30am - 3:30pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$283 / $269 (conc)
$283 / $269 (conc)
Teacher
Nicolas Di Tempora
Nicolas Di Tempora
Wednesday, 18th July - 2 classes
Session ID
HAT55107C
18 Jul - 25 Jul
9:30am - 3:30pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$283 / $269 (conc)
$283 / $269 (conc)
Teacher
Nicolas Di Tempora
Nicolas Di Tempora
Saturday, 15th September - 2 classes
Session ID
HAT55108C
15 Sep - 22 Sep
9:30am - 3:30pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$283 / $269 (conc)
$283 / $269 (conc)
Teacher
Nicolas Di Tempora
Nicolas Di Tempora
Discover a passionate interest or concern and learn to transform it into writing that resonates with a wide audience, with Melbourne Prize winning essayist Kate Ryan. Includes analysis of published essays, workshopping and techniques to make your writing vivid and powerful.
Wednesday, 6th June - 6 classes
Session ID
HAAL9903C
6 Jun - 11 Jul
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
CAE
Session Fees
$320 / $304 (conc)
$320 / $304 (conc)
Teacher
Kate Ryan
Kate Ryan
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
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Dont simply dream about writing a novel, do something about it! This practical class will give you a thorough overview of the key elements...
How to Write a How-to Book
Turn your expert knowledge or expertise into a book with an author of many ‘how-to’ books. Learn how to approach publishers...