Writing

CREATIVE MEMOIR WRITING with Jane Abercrombie Every one of us has a collection of unique personal stories. Regardless of whether you think your life has been pretty ordinary, or wildly exciting. In this course you will learn how to bring alive in writing the stories only you can tell. 4 Mon, 9 - 30 Nov | 5:30 - 8pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

PATHS TO SELF-PUBLISHING with Christina Larmer Want to see your story in print? In this introductory course, editor and author of 16 books, Christina, takes you through the options available for indie authors, from traditional publishers to DIY sites that enable you to turn a Word manuscript into a digital book you can sell online or show off to friends. You’ll also learn about cover design, ISBNs, keywords, bios and online marketing. Basic understanding of computers essential. 3 Wed, 4 - 18 Nov | 10am - 3pm Mullum Full Fee: $235 *Subsidised Fee: $0 ($25 admin fee)

WRITING FOR WELLBEING with Annie Barrett Experience the tender and profound, the light and humorous in your writing. Annie is passionate about creative writing and an experienced counsellor and group facilitator. She guides you with simple creative writing exercises to play with words and explore your creativity. Discover your writing voice and the hidden gems in your writing and enhance your wellbeing. Sat, 14 Nov | 10am - 3pm Byron Concession: $88 Full Fee: $98 MAKE A LIVING FROM YOUR BOOK with Christina Larmer In this informative class you will be shown how to get your book to as many global readers as possible AND make a living from it. With a focus on ebooks and paperback online sales, you will learn all about book promotion, the significance of Amazon pricing, reviews and ratings, and tricks and tips to get onto Amazon’s bestseller lists - just as tutor Christina Larmer has done. A finished book is not essential but a hunger to reach more readers is. 2 Wed, 25 Nov - 2 Dec 10am - 3pm Mullum Full Fee: $155 *Subsidised Fee: $0 ($25 admin fee)

THE ART OF TRAVEL WRITING with Louise Sommer Who hasn’t enjoyed reading about a great travel adventure? In this workshop, we will explore what makes travel writing both captivating, interesting and important. You will learn all the ins and outs of travel writing, as well as explore the different styles. We will cover both fictional, non-fictional and blog writing so you can explore and clarify your own unique style as a travel writer. Ready to begin your adventure? Sat, 5 Dec | 9:30am - 3:30pm Byron Concession: $101 Full Fee: $112

BLOGGING BOOTCAMP with Louise Sommer Roll up your sleeves and take your blog to the next level! Learn how to create a professional and captivating blog that impresses. Join professional blogger, writer and art designer Louise Sommer, and learn the ropes of creating a great blog in regarding to its writing, content and looks. Sat & Sun, 7 & 8 Nov 9:30am - 2:30pm Byron Concession: $144 Full Fee: $160

FIRST WORDS 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, 22 Oct - 26 Nov | 2pm - 5pm Online Full Fee: $199 *Subsidised Fee: $0 ($25 admin fee)

MIND, BODY, BOOK! with Christina Larmer Writing involves the head, the heart and some hard yakka, and two very different published authors - a psychologist/ herstory expert and an editor - help you free your inner storyteller and finish that book. We look at what’s holding you back, subconsciously (fear, doubt?) and physically (time management, structure...) and explore the legacy of storytelling, asking: who owns your story and has your voice been silenced? Includes tools to help draw your story out. Sat & Sun, 24 & 25 Oct 9:30am - 3:30pm Byron Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168 THE ART OF RESEARCH (FOR YOUR NEXT BOOK) with Louise Sommer The Art of Research is both fun and inspiring. The basis for most great stories lies in the unique details; correct facts that are adequately researched and not just accepted from other people’s writings or assumed knowledge. It will provide gems that will make your book stand out and enrich the plot, storyline and characters. In this course you will learn how to carry out professional research as a creative writer. It will teach you all the do’s and don’ts, the tricks and rules, how to ask the right questions and how to organise all your research. Sat, 21 Nov | 9:30am - 3:30pm Byron Concession: $101 Full Fee: $112

“I enjoyed everything about this course. It was full of information, learning techniques and explained very clearly.”