Creative Writing

Creative Writing – Sydney Course Got the itch to write but not sure where to begin? In this introductory Creative Writing course, the tutor will offer a range of practical exercises allowing students to try various types of writing genres including short stories, memoir and poetry. The basic elements of fiction writing will be covered, including theme, setting, dialogue, characterisation and plot. We will also focus on the art of editing and revision of your creative writing piece... Read more

Creative Writing

Tue 14 Aug - Tue 18 Sep 2018
6 sessions, 12 hours total

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Julie Thorndyke

When	Time	Where
Tue 14 Aug 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 21 Aug 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 28 Aug 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 04 Sep 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 11 Sep 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 18 Sep 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford

Creative Writing

Tue 30 Oct - Tue 04 Dec 2018
6 sessions, 12 hours total

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Julie Thorndyke

When	Time	Where
Tue 30 Oct 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 06 Nov 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 13 Nov 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 20 Nov 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 27 Nov 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 04 Dec 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford

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Short Story Writing

Short Story Writing – Sydney Course Do you have a story to tell? Have you always wanted to learn how to write a short story? This course in Short Story Writing investigates elements of the craft short story writing, including: developing characters, voice, setting, dialogue and narrative structure. Participants will discover techniques to overcome writer’s block and engage in activities and exercises that inspire and develop their creative writing potential. Short story ideas will... Read more

Short Story Writing

Thu 18 Oct - Thu 08 Nov 2018
4 sessions, 4 hours total

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Katherine Pinczuk

When	Time	Where
Thu 18 Oct 2018	5:30pm - 6:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Hawkesbury Permanent Room 3 - MCC Hawkesbury, Richmond
Thu 25 Oct 2018	5:30pm - 6:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Hawkesbury Permanent Room 3 - MCC Hawkesbury, Richmond
Thu 01 Nov 2018	5:30pm - 6:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Hawkesbury Permanent Room 3 - MCC Hawkesbury, Richmond
Thu 08 Nov 2018	5:30pm - 6:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Hawkesbury Permanent Room 3 - MCC Hawkesbury, Richmond

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Writers' Workshop

Writers' Workshop – Sydney Course Do you want to further your writing skills? The Writers' Workshop is a weekly session designed for those who have attended an introductory creative writing course and wish to further develop their skills in the company of other writers. The Writers' Workshop supports writers in their personal writing journey through further learning, practical in-class and homework exercises, peer critique and discussion. Macquarie Community College operates from a... Read more

Writers' Workshop

Thu 01 Nov - Thu 06 Dec 2018
6 sessions, 12 hours total

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Julie Thorndyke

When	Time	Where
Thu 01 Nov 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Thu 08 Nov 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Thu 15 Nov 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Thu 22 Nov 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Thu 29 Nov 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Thu 06 Dec 2018	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford

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Creative Writing - How to Write a Memoir

Creative Writing – How to Write a Memoir – Sydney Course Learn how to write a memoir in this short course. Everybody has a story. But what’s the best way to tell it? This Memoir Course will guide students in their memoir writing. Whether you’ve already completed a first draft or are yet to write a word, this course will help develop your ideas and polish the writing in your memoir. We’ll begin by reading and discussing excerpts of published memoirs from a writer’s perspective, and... Read more

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Creative Writing - Creative Nonfiction

Creative Writing – Creative Nonfiction – Sydney Course Learn creative writing for nonfiction in this Sydney short course. Have you ever wondered how to spruce up your writing? Or clear the clutter from your sentences? Or entice, engage, and entertain a specific audience? As any wordsmith knows, fashioning exquisitely styled sentences forms the foundation for writing success. Creative Nonfiction reveals the secret to constructing such sentences, by presenting a standard set of... Read more

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Travel Writing - Introduction

Travel Writing – Sydney Course Learn how to turn your ideas for travel stories into articles for magazines or websites. You’ll be shown how to spot publishing opportunities, how to generate ideas for articles, the basics of writing an article and how to create contacts within the industry. Includes Q & A session. Course notes included. Course Outline In this course you will learn: How to identify publishing opportunities How to generate ideas for articles The basics of writing an... Read more

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