Writing

ENCOUNTERS WITH POETRY with Lel Sebastian

As Poet T.S. Eliot said, “Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood”. But imagine being able to understand it...even just a little, even though there will always be something about poetry that eludes understanding. Join this informal course to learn strategies for reading and appreciating poetry and to discover some fantastic poems in the process. Don’t be afraid!

6 Thu, 4 May to 8 Jun | 1 - 3 pm Byron

Concession: $162 Full Fee: $180

SELF-PUBLISHING OVERVIEW with

Christina Larmer

Keen to publish a book? In this relaxed, introductory course, the author of 19 books takes you through some options available for indie authors, from traditional publishers to DIY sites, with a focus on Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (where you format your own eBooks and paperbacks). We’ll discuss everything from finishing and editing your book, cover design and barcodes, to author bios and online marketing.

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 26 - 29 Jun 10 am - 3 pm Byron

Concession: $269 Full Fee: $299

SOUL, BUSINESS & CREATIVITY with

Louise Sommer

Expand your creativity, reclaim your voice & explore your story. Soul, Mind, Creativity is a workshop full of personal development and a creative journey into your own unique and magnificent creativity and voice. It’s time to say goodbye to writer’s block, procrastination and selfdoubt and HELLO to creative self-worth, inspiration and creative empowerment.

2 Tue, 16 - 23 May | 10 am - 4 pm Byron

Concession: $162 Full Fee: $180

FIRST WORDS 1 with Barbara

Nathan

Though spellbinding in its effects, creative writing itself isn’t magical. Whether you’ve always wanted to write and not known where to start, or just want to start scribbling, we’ll make a beginning. Take a peep at attitudes affecting creativity and at what stops us writing. We’ll then plunge headlong into sorting story ideas, exploring characters, description and dialogue, learning how to give feedback, and revising and editing.

6 Thu, 18 May - 29 Jun | 2 - 5 pm Byron (No class on 25 May)

Concession: $243 Full Fee: $270

WRITING FOR WELLBEING with Annie

Barrett

Whether you have never written before or want to deepen your writing practice, come and discover your writing voice, the hidden gems in your writing and enhance your wellbeing and connection to life. Annie is passionate about creative writing and an experienced counsellor and group facilitator. She will guide you with simple creative writing exercises to play with words and explore your creativity.

Sat, 17 Jun | 10 am - 3 pm Byron

Concession: $94 Full Fee: $105