Creative Writing

Book Club

Book Club – Sydney Course Do you love reading? The Book Club is a great opportunity for you to get together with like-minded readers. Over the 4 sessions, you can read and discuss the novels of one author, Ruth Park. New Zealand-born author Ruth Park lived most of her adult life in Australia. She catapulted into fame when she won the inaugural Sydney Morning Herald Literary Competition in 1946, with her novel The Harp in the South. This book told the story of an Irish family living... Read more

Book Club

Mon 18 Feb - Mon 01 Apr 2019
4 sessions, 8 hours total

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Julie Thorndyke

When	Time	Where
Mon 18 Feb 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Mon 04 Mar 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Mon 18 Mar 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Mon 01 Apr 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford

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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 19 Feb - Tue 26 Mar 2019
6 sessions, 12 hours total

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Julie Thorndyke

When	Time	Where
Tue 19 Feb 2019	1:30pm - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 26 Feb 2019	1:30pm - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 05 Mar 2019	1:30pm - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 12 Mar 2019	1:30pm - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 19 Mar 2019	1:30pm - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 26 Mar 2019	1:30pm - 3:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford

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Writing for Children

Writing for Children – Sydney Course In this short course you will learn about the word lengths, genres, formats and markets for short stories, poems, picture books and chapter books written for children in today’s competitive publishing world. The Writing for Children course will allow you to workshop your writing in an interactive group environment. You will learn how to storyboard a picture book as well as plot a chapter book and understand the elements of a short story.... Read more

Writing for Children

Tue 19 Feb - Tue 26 Mar 2019
6 sessions, 12 hours total

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Julie Thorndyke

When	Time	Where
Tue 19 Feb 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 26 Feb 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 05 Mar 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 12 Mar 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 19 Mar 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford
Tue 26 Mar 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 5 - MCC Carlingford

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The Making of a Memoir

The Making of a Memoir – Sydney Course Everyone has a story to tell! Through targeted writing prompts, you will be guided to start recording your life story, to create a lasting memoir to share with your family and loved ones. In this course you will learn how to edit your own writing and discover how to structure a series of writing pieces into an engaging narrative. The course will be taught in an engaging way where you will be able to share your stories as well as listen to the... Read more

The Making of a Memoir

Wed 20 Feb - Wed 27 Mar 2019
6 sessions, 12 hours total

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Julie Thorndyke

When	Time	Where
Wed 20 Feb 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 1 Computer Room - MCC Carlingford
Wed 27 Feb 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 1 Computer Room - MCC Carlingford
Wed 06 Mar 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 1 Computer Room - MCC Carlingford
Wed 13 Mar 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 1 Computer Room - MCC Carlingford
Wed 20 Mar 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 1 Computer Room - MCC Carlingford
Wed 27 Mar 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Carlingford Room 1 Computer Room - MCC Carlingford

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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 21 Feb - Thu 28 Mar 2019
6 sessions, 12 hours total

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Julie Thorndyke

When	Time	Where
Thu 21 Feb 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Corporate Office - MCC Carlingford
Thu 28 Feb 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Corporate Office - MCC Carlingford
Thu 07 Mar 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Corporate Office - MCC Carlingford
Thu 14 Mar 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Corporate Office - MCC Carlingford
Thu 21 Mar 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Corporate Office - MCC Carlingford
Thu 28 Mar 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Corporate Office - MCC Carlingford

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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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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

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