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Writing Courses in NSW

Acting For Fun   
Mosman Community College

Sydney - Northern Suburbs
Belmont Rd, Mosman

Ever wondered what goes on behind that curtain? Gain hands on experience of the craft of acting as well as some understanding and background in directing and writing for live theatre. Actor, playwright and theatre director Victor Kline has appeared regularly on stage in Sydney, on national TV and in a number of plays off Broadway. While primarily a course for fun, several of Victor's students have gone on to obtain regular professional work as actors. If you're interested in acting, theatre and evenings of fun and learning with like minded people, join the show! Bring a notebook ...

Cost: $150.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: 3 February 2009 - 7:00 PM
Phone: 02 9968 4000
Email: mecenrol@swiftdsl.com.au
Web: www.mec.nsw.edu.au

Be Your Own Editor   
WEA Hunter

Newcastle
King St, Newcastle

Learn to do basic editing work on your own writing to make it more readable. A refresher in grammar and expression will be given. In a supportive atmosphere we'll look at the most common pitfalls in writing and structure. You'll gain skills in detecting and fixing those problems and learn where to concentrate the most attention for your own writing in the future. You'll learn about setting up style sheets, ensuring consistency, proofreading and knowing when it's time to call in the professionals for major rescue work. Please bring some of your writing to work on. ...

Cost: $79.00
Duration: 180 Minutes x 2 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4925 4200
Email: enrolments@weahunter.com.au
Web: www.weahunter.com.au

Calligraphy   
Central Coast Community College

Shirley St, Ourimbah

Give your writing elegance, style, panache and individuality! Learn a simple but graceful Round hand, a swashbuckling Compressed hand and a commanding Old English square hand. Your simplest messages will be eye-catching whilst more serious work for display or presentation will equally be within your reach. This course, primarily designed for beginners, will include opportunities for those with some experience and ambition. All materials will be available from the tutor for $18, payable at the first session. Please bring your lunch.

Cost: $109.00
Duration: 330 Minutes x 3 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4348 4300
Email: info@cccc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.cccc.nsw.edu.au

Creative Writing   
Tuggerah Lakes Kincumber Community College

20-22 Kincumber Street, Kincumber

Whether you aspire to become a novelist, poet or biographer this course will develop your writing skills and guide you towards work that meets editorial requirements. Bring along something youÕve written and share constructive comments in this supportive group environment.

Cost: $99.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4388 4574
Email: info@tlcc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.tlcc.nsw.edu.au

Creative Writing   
Tuggerah Lakes Kincumber Community College

20-22 Kincumber Street, Kincumber

Whether you aspire to become a novelist, poet or biographer this course will develop your writing skills and guide you towards work that meets editorial requirements. Bring along something youÕve written and share constructive comments in this supportive group environment.

Cost: $99.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4388 4574
Email: info@tlcc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.tlcc.nsw.edu.au

Creative Writing   
Tuggerah Lakes Kincumber Community College

93 McMasters Rd, Woy Woy

Whether you aspire to become a novelist, poet or biographer this course will develop your writing skills and guide you towards work that meets editorial requirements. Bring along something youÕve written and share constructive comments in this supportive group environment.

Cost: $105.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4388 4574
Email: info@tlcc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.tlcc.nsw.edu.au

Creative Writing   
Tuggerah Lakes Kincumber Community College

93 McMasters Rd, Woy Woy

Whether you aspire to become a novelist, poet or biographer this course will develop your writing skills and guide you towards work that meets editorial requirements. Bring along something youÕve written and share constructive comments in this supportive group environment.

Cost: $105.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4388 4574
Email: info@tlcc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.tlcc.nsw.edu.au

Creative Writing   
WEA Hunter

Newcastle
King St, Newcastle

A course for those who have always wanted to write but not known how or where to start. Learn to fire that creative imagination and translate everyday experiences and 'things' into an interesting form that others will want to read. This hands-on course starts with simple exercises which progress further, to get you started and shows how you can write with confidence and clarity. You'll have the chance to read and discuss your work in class and look at where to go from here.

Cost: $139.00
Duration: 180 Minutes x 4 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4925 4200
Email: enrolments@weahunter.com.au
Web: www.weahunter.com.au

Creative Writing   
WEA Hunter

Newcastle
King St, Newcastle

A course for those who have always wanted to write but not known how or where to start. Learn to fire that creative imagination and translate everyday experiences and 'things' into an interesting form that others will want to read. This hands-on course starts with simple exercises which progress further, to get you started and shows how you can write with confidence and clarity. You'll have the chance to read and discuss your work in class and look at where to go from here.

Cost: $139.00
Duration: 180 Minutes x 4 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4925 4200
Email: enrolments@weahunter.com.au
Web: www.weahunter.com.au

Creative Writing   
Eastern Suburbs Community College

Sydney - Inner City
Park Rd, Alexandria

Learn how to develop and write fiction in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Students will learn how to get started, characterisation, plot, theme, structure, description, dialogue, point of view, editing and preparing manuscripts. There will be readings, writing exercises and discussion. Although classes will deal primarily with writing short stories or short pieces of prose, other forms of fiction, including novels, will be considered. The course is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced writers.

Cost: $150.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9387 7400
Email: info@escc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.escc.nsw.edu.au

Creative Writing   
Eastern Suburbs Community College

Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
98 Bondi Rd, Bondi Junction

Learn how to develop and write fiction in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Students will learn how to get started, characterisation, plot, theme, structure, description, dialogue, point of view, editing and preparing manuscripts. There will be readings, writing exercises and discussion. Although classes will deal primarily with writing short stories or short pieces of prose, other forms of fiction, including novels, will be considered. The course is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced writers.

Cost: $150.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9387 7400
Email: info@escc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.escc.nsw.edu.au

Creative Writing   
Eastern Suburbs Community College

Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
98 Bondi Rd, Bondi Junction

Learn how to develop and write fiction in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Students will learn how to get started, characterisation, plot, theme, structure, description, dialogue, point of view, editing and preparing manuscripts. There will be readings, writing exercises and discussion. Although classes will deal primarily with writing short stories or short pieces of prose, other forms of fiction, including novels, will be considered. The course is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced writers.

Cost: $150.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9387 7400
Email: info@escc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.escc.nsw.edu.au

Creative Writing   
Eastern Suburbs Community College

Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
Barker St, Randwick

Learn how to develop and write fiction in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Students will learn how to get started, characterisation, plot, theme, structure, description, dialogue, point of view, editing and preparing manuscripts. There will be readings, writing exercises and discussion. Although classes will deal primarily with writing short stories or short pieces of prose, other forms of fiction, including novels, will be considered. The course is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced writers.

Cost: $150.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9387 7400
Email: info@escc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.escc.nsw.edu.au

Creative Writing - Beginners   
Central Coast Community College

Shirley St, Ourimbah

An ideal, practical guide to writing for any aspiring author. Using exercises to explore topics, we will encourage you to develop, direct and edit your creative ideas, and give you valuable guidance on how to present your work for publication.

Cost: $105.00
Duration: 150 Minutes x 6 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4348 4300
Email: info@cccc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.cccc.nsw.edu.au

Creative Writing - Fiction & Non Fiction   
Mosman Community College

Sydney - Northern Suburbs
Gladstone Ave, Mosman

Here's an opportunity to put pen to paper, pixel to screen and learn what it takes to be a writer. Start developing your ideas and learn techniques involved in writing creatively. Whether you intend to write a novel (pure fiction) or a family history (non-fiction) this course will provide an excellent foundation. The course also covers ancillary skills needed to write successfully - sourcing ideas, interviewing, self-criticism and marketing. If you have a laptop bring it, otherwise pen/pencil and paper will suffice. Provide your email address when enrolling as the first assignment will be sent before the class ...

Cost: $222.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: 4 February 2009 - 7:00 PM
Phone: 02 9968 4000
Email: mecenrol@swiftdsl.com.au
Web: www.mec.nsw.edu.au

Creative Writing - Fresh Start   
The Parramatta College

Sydney - Western Suburbs
Smith St, Parramatta

This course is designed purely to help you open the doors of creativity and tap into your own potential as a writer. You will be provided with a dynamic range of writing principles techniques and exercises from which to begin whenever you want to write. Includes activities to get you into the writing habit locating sources for ideas and inspiration accessing the muse within creating scenes and visual pictures character creation and how to overcome writer's block. There will also be valuable feedback on how your writing affects others.

Cost: $120.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Days Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9687 2072
Email: admin@parramattacollege.com.au
Web: www.parramattacollege.com.au

Creative Writing - Fresh Start   
North West Community College

Sydney - North West
419A Windsor Rd, Baulkham Hills

This course is designed purely to help you open the doors of creativity and tap into your own potential as a writer. You will be provided with a dynamic range of writing principles, techniques and exercises from which to begin, whenever you want to write. Includes activities to get you into the writing habit, locating sources for ideas and inspiration, accessing the muse within, creating scenes and visual pictures, character creation and how to overcome writers block. There will also be valuable feedback on how your writing affects others. Please bring a writing journal or notebook and a pen.

Cost: $143.00
Duration: 420 Minutes x 2 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9680 1117
Email: geteducated@nwcollege.net
Web: www.nwcollege.net

Creative Writing Course   
St George & Sutherland Community College

Sydney - Southern Suburbs
Regent St, Kogarah

Together we will explore the writer within. Using guided writing exercises in a supportive encouraging environment you will discover your individual writing voice and begin to develop your own unique style of expression. So come and have fun experiencing your creative potential with the written word. Please bring pen paper and/or laptop.

Cost: $130.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9528 3344
Email: enquiries@sgscc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.sgscc.nsw.edu.au

Documentary Film Making   
Eastern Suburbs Community College

Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
Barker St, Randwick

Learn about the unique processes involved in making a non-fiction documentary film. Topics include styles of documentary, background research, scriptwriting, visual storytelling, approaching subjects and the ethical considerations inherent in making a film about real people and situations. Students will be encouraged to work on their own projects.

Cost: $150.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9387 7400
Email: info@escc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.escc.nsw.edu.au

Folk Art beginners/intermediate   
St George & Sutherland Community College

Sydney - Southern Suburbs
King Georges Rd, South Hurstville

Make your furniture and home accessories individual. Discover perhaps a hidden talent and surprise your friends with beautiful handmade gifts. Covers traditional folk art flat brush roses wildflowers teddy bears pen and wash. Beginners please bring a No. 3 round brush (should be $3-$4) large writing pad and pen. Tutor will provide list of other requirements for the course on the first night.

Cost: $130.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9528 3344
Email: enquiries@sgscc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.sgscc.nsw.edu.au

Ghost Story Writing Workshop   
Hawkesbury Community College

McGraths Hill

Do you want to know how to write the perfect ghost story? Spend the day learning the secret to creating scary tales within the confines of a real haunted inn. Discuss classic ghost story literature, both tall tales and true, find out what works and what doesn't be inspired by real ghosts and have a stab at writing your own deliciously frightening short story. Walk away rattled but writing.

Cost: $100.00
Duration: 240 Minutes x 1 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4588 5466
Email: admin@hawkesburycommunitycollege.com.au
Web: www.hawkesburycommunitycollege.com.au

Journalism (Accredited)   
Australian College QED

Sydney - Inner City
Sydney

Freelance Journalism, Sports Journalism, Travel Writing and Magazine Writing correspondence courses you can do from the comfort of your own home.Through these courses you will learn everything you need to know about writing for the media. These top, practical courses include real-life journalism projects and computer access to the eCampus Learning Centre. Plus you will be assigned an experienced industry tutor who will act as your personal editor.

Phone: 1800 790 490
Email: enquiry@acq.edu.au
Web: www.australiancollege.edu.au

Keeping the Reader Hooked   
Central Coast Community College

Yakalla St, Bateau Bay

Many novels go flat around page 50 and short stories can die in the third paragraph. Don't let this happen to your writing! This course explains the '50 page syndrome' and gives participants the information, skills and techniques to keep the reader turning pages. Learn how to grab the attention of readers at the beginning, and hold their interest and enthusiasm through to a successful resolution.

Cost: $115.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4348 4300
Email: info@cccc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.cccc.nsw.edu.au

Life Writing   
Eastern Suburbs Community College

Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
Byron St, Coogee

Every life is full of colourful stories, no matter how trivial we may think we are. In this eight week life writing course we will recall our memories, delve into our histories, explore our beliefs, our emotional landscapes and our secrets (if we're brave enough). If you've always wanted to put your life into words this course will set you off on a thrilling journey.

Cost: $150.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9387 7400
Email: info@escc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.escc.nsw.edu.au

Memoir Writing   
Bankstown Community College

Sydney - South West
457 Chapel Road, Bankstown

This course is ideal for those wishing to write their own memoirs or that of a family member. Our tutor will show you how to write with love and humour introducing you to number of writing techniques to release your inner story-teller and through tapping into your memories. Writing your own memoirs or creating a biography of a loved one makes for a wonderful gift for many celebratory occasions.

Cost: $120.00
Duration: 420 Minutes x 2 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9793 8155
Email: administration@bankstowncc.com.au
Web: www.bankstowncc.com.au

Memoir Writing   
Riverina Community College

Murray Street, Wagga Wagga

Learn to discover the power of your own life experiences in this course. You will examine why the memoir is so popular and powerful. If you've always wanted to write, but don't know where to begin, this class is for you. Writers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend - since everyone has a story to tell.

Cost: $135.00
Duration: 180 Minutes x 5 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 6921 7663
Email: anna@rcc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.rcc.nsw.edu.au

Non-Fiction Writing   
Mosman Community College

Sydney - Northern Suburbs
678 - 680 Military Rd, Mosman

Did you ever think about making money from freelance writing? Perhaps travel writing, book or movie reviews? This broad-brush approach aims at giving you a foundation on which you can later build. It will cover not only the techniques involved in non-fiction writing but ancillary skills such as sourcing ideas, interviewing and the all important aspect of self-editing. It will also cover parts of the business of writing such as marketing yourself and your work. If you have a laptop bring it, if not pen/pencil and paper. Provide your email address when enrolling because the first assignment will be ...

Cost: $222.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: 5 February 2009 - 7:00 PM
Phone: 02 9968 4000
Email: mecenrol@swiftdsl.com.au
Web: www.mec.nsw.edu.au

Photography Digital - Stage 1   
North West Community College

Sydney - Western Suburbs
70 Lalor Rd, Quakers Hill

For the beginner, those a bit rusty or recently upgraded to digital, or if you just want to reinforce some of the basics of digital photography. A hands on introduction to the use of your camera controls. Learn to use the various features and discover the terminology and techniques for different situations. Course includes a night field trip (Weeknight courses only) and an optional Saturday trip. Please bring your camera, full manual (some may need to print from the manufacturers supplied CD) & writing materials to all classes. This course could provide you with the opportunity to gain employment or ...

Cost: $143.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9680 1117
Email: geteducated@nwcollege.net
Web: www.nwcollege.net

Photography Digital - Stage 1   
North West Community College

Sydney - North West
419A Windsor Rd, Baulkham Hills

For the beginner, those a bit rusty or recently upgraded to digital, or if you just want to reinforce some of the basics of digital photography. A hands on introduction to the use of your camera controls. Learn to use the various features and discover the terminology and techniques for different situations. Course includes a night field trip (Weeknight courses only) and an optional Saturday trip. Please bring your camera, full manual (some may need to print from the manufacturers supplied CD) & writing materials to all classes. This course could provide you with the opportunity to gain employment or ...

Cost: $143.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9680 1117
Email: geteducated@nwcollege.net
Web: www.nwcollege.net

Photography Digital - Stage 1   
North West Community College

Sydney - North West
Gooden Drive, Baulkham Hills

For the beginner, those a bit rusty or recently upgraded to digital, or if you just want to reinforce some of the basics of digital photography. A hands on introduction to the use of your camera controls. Learn to use the various features and discover the terminology and techniques for different situations. Course includes a night field trip (Weeknight courses only) and an optional Saturday trip. Please bring your camera, full manual (some may need to print from the manufacturers supplied CD) & writing materials to all classes. This course could provide you with the opportunity to gain employment or ...

Cost: $143.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9680 1117
Email: geteducated@nwcollege.net
Web: www.nwcollege.net

Photography Digital - Stage 1   
North West Community College

Sydney - North West
419A Windsor Rd, Baulkham Hills

For the beginner, those a bit rusty or recently upgraded to digital, or if you just want to reinforce some of the basics of digital photography. A hands on introduction to the use of your camera controls. Learn to use the various features and discover the terminology and techniques for different situations. Course includes a night field trip (Weeknight courses only) and an optional Saturday trip. Please bring your camera, full manual (some may need to print from the manufacturers supplied CD) & writing materials to all classes. This course could provide you with the opportunity to gain employment or ...

Cost: $143.00
Duration: 480 Minutes x 2 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9680 1117
Email: geteducated@nwcollege.net
Web: www.nwcollege.net

Photography Digital - Stage 1   
North West Community College

Sydney - North West
Main St, Rouse Hill

For the beginner, those a bit rusty or recently upgraded to digital, or if you just want to reinforce some of the basics of digital photography. A hands on introduction to the use of your camera controls. Learn to use the various features and discover the terminology and techniques for different situations. Course includes a night field trip (Weeknight courses only) and an optional Saturday trip. Please bring your camera, full manual (some may need to print from the manufacturers supplied CD) & writing materials to all classes. This course could provide you with the opportunity to gain employment or ...

Cost: $143.00
Duration: 480 Minutes x 2 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9680 1117
Email: geteducated@nwcollege.net
Web: www.nwcollege.net

Professional Writing (Accredited)   
Australian College QED

Sydney - Inner City
Sydney

Become a professional writer. Learn about freelance writing, short story writing, novel writing, creative writing. Correspondence courses you can do from the comfort of your own home. Take an obligation-free trial and see if it's right for you.

Phone: 1800 790 490
Email: enquiry@acq.edu.au
Web: www.australiancollege.edu.au

Scriptwriting   
Eastern Suburbs Community College

Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
Hardy St, Dover Heights

Learn practical techniques to develop an idea through to a script ready for a telemovie or feature film. Learn how to stimulate your imagination and create original dialogue. Build an effective structure, create vivid characters and dramatic situations - important elements that make any screenplay an attractive proposition.

Cost: $150.00
Duration: 360 Minutes x 2 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9387 7400
Email: info@escc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.escc.nsw.edu.au

Short Story Writing Workshop   
Hawkesbury Community College

Sydney - Western Suburbs
Suite 7, Civic Arcade, Richmond

If you have secret dreams of writing a book you might find threat learning the craft of the short story is just the ticket to set you off on the journey. Have you ever read a story in magazine and thought I could write a better one? Would like to try? Discover how short stories are structured. Learn where to harvest a wealth of ideas. Fins story plots in your daily life. From how to research the market to how to present a finished manuscript, this course will give you the information you need to write for the popular fiction ...

Cost: $125.00
Duration: 240 Minutes x 2 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4588 5466
Email: admin@hawkesburycommunitycollege.com.au
Web: www.hawkesburycommunitycollege.com.au

Short Story Writing Workshop   
Hawkesbury Community College

Sydney - Western Suburbs
Suite 7, Civic Arcade, Richmond

If you have secret dreams of writing a book you might find threat learning the craft of the short story is just the ticket to set you off on the journey. Have you ever read a story in magazine and thought I could write a better one? Would like to try? Discover how short stories are structured. Learn where to harvest a wealth of ideas. Fins story plots in your daily life. From how to research the market to how to present a finished manuscript, this course will give you the information you need to write for the popular fiction ...

Cost: $125.00
Duration: 240 Minutes x 2 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4588 5466
Email: admin@hawkesburycommunitycollege.com.au
Web: www.hawkesburycommunitycollege.com.au

Storytelling Techniques   
Tuggerah Lakes Kincumber Community College

16/1 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah

Would you like to tell stories without using a book? Do you need some fresh ideas and resources to use in your program? Storytelling is a creative activity, involving writing and adapting, performing and using theatrical techniques to grab your audience. Learn communication skills necessary to work the magic of storytelling, and gain techniques that will capture your audience while you bring your stories alive. Includes a Certificate of Participation.

Cost: $55.00
Duration: 180 Minutes x 1 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4388 4574
Email: info@tlcc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.tlcc.nsw.edu.au

Storytelling Workshop   
WEA Illawarra

South Coast
50-52 Auburn St, Wollongong

Storytelling is a creative art of writing and a performance art using theatrical techniques to grab audiences. Learn the communication skills necessary to work the magic of storytelling not just for children but in any field which entertains educates persuades and heals. You will be able to construct or adapt stories from a range of literature. Develop confidence in public speaking and enjoy interacting with an audience.

Cost: $87.00
Duration: 420 Minutes x 1 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4226 1622
Email: info@weaillawarra.com.au
Web: www.weaillawarra.com.au

The Writer's Bag of Tricks   
Central Coast Community College

Van Stappen Rd, Wadalba

If you've always wanted to write, this is the course for you! A mixture of information, discussion and practical application will take you on a journey from 'no idea' to dealing with writers block, plot/structure, point of view, beginnings and endings, characterisation, dramatisation, dialogue and other writing skills. This experience will give you the techniques, direction and clarity necessary for success.

Cost: $120.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4348 4300
Email: info@cccc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.cccc.nsw.edu.au

Travel Writing   
Eastern Suburbs Community College

Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
Hardy St, Dover Heights

An essential course for travellers who want to record their memorable experiences in writing. Whether it's keeping friends at home entertained with livelier emails or writing a feature article for a travel magazine or newspaper, this course will lead the budding travel writer through the writing process from generating ideas to publication. The course also covers the role of travel photography in complementing your words.

Cost: $144.00
Duration: 360 Minutes x 2 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9387 7400
Email: info@escc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.escc.nsw.edu.au

Travel Writing   
WEA Hunter

Newcastle
King St, Newcastle

Do you love to travel, within Australia or overseas? You can write about your experiences and tap into the large market for good travel writing. This practical course looks at planning, construction, presentation and sale of your writing, whether you write about your local area, the national scene or more exotic locations. We also focus on researching your story to ensure accuracy and interview techniques. You'll discover which newspapers, magazines and book publishers may be interested in your writing and how to approach and work with them. You'll have opportunities and aspiration to work on your own ideas, ...

Cost: $149.00
Duration: 180 Minutes x 5 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4925 4200
Email: enrolments@weahunter.com.au
Web: www.weahunter.com.au

Write Your Autobiography Or Family History   
Nepean Community College

Blue Mountains
6 Gang Gang Street, Katoomba

This is a practical writing course which will teach you the processes and procedures of writing a non - fiction book. You can start writing and researching week one, and if you are diligent, you will have finished writing your book by the end of the course.

Cost: $164.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4721 5368
Web: www.ncc.nsw.edu.au

Writers Club   
Tamworth Community College

Tamworth

Get together with other writers to practice and develop your skills. Share if you wish for feedback or just enjoy the chance to write in the company of others. This is the perfect group for those who never seem to get the time to write. No previous writing experience necessary.

Cost: $115.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 6 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 6766 4775
Email: enrol@tamworthcc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.tamworthcc.nsw.edu.au

Writers Club   
Tamworth Community College

Tamworth

Get together with other writers to practice and develop your skills. Share if you wish for feedback or just enjoy the chance to write in the company of others. This is the perfect group for those who never seem to get the time to write. No previous writing experience necessary.

Cost: $115.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 6 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 6766 4775
Email: enrol@tamworthcc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.tamworthcc.nsw.edu.au

Writers Club   
Tamworth Community College

Tamworth

Get together with other writers to practice and develop your skills. Share if you wish for feedback or just enjoy the chance to write in the company of others. This is the perfect group for those who never seem to get the time to write. No previous writing experience necessary.

Cost: $125.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 6 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 6766 4775
Email: enrol@tamworthcc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.tamworthcc.nsw.edu.au

Writers Club   
Tamworth Community College

Tamworth

Get together with other writers to practice and develop your skills. Share if you wish for feedback or just enjoy the chance to write in the company of others. This is the perfect group for those who never seem to get the time to write. No previous writing experience necessary.

Cost: $125.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 6 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 6766 4775
Email: enrol@tamworthcc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.tamworthcc.nsw.edu.au

Writing   
Sydney University

Sydney - Inner West
Mackie Building, Arundel St, Glebe

No description available

Phone: 02 9351 5022
Email: enrol@cce.usyd.edu.au
Web: www.usyd.edu.au/cce

Writing for Magazines & Newspapers   
Hawkesbury Community College

Sydney - Western Suburbs
Suite 7, Civic Arcade, Richmond

This course will cover writing basics, how to pitch story ideas to publications, understanding the magazine/news market and what editor's what from a writer. Course activities will include writing exercises and polishing a piece to pitch to a publication at the end of the course.

Cost: $100.00
Duration: 240 Minutes x 1 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4588 5466
Email: admin@hawkesburycommunitycollege.com.au
Web: www.hawkesburycommunitycollege.com.au

Writing For The Media   
Mosman Community College

Sydney - Northern Suburbs
Gladstone Ave, Mosman

Communicating with the media is THE key element to publicity. This course will teach you methods of getting your message across to the media. It will cover press releases (how to research, write and disseminate them), press kits, promotional material, advertisements and interviewing techniques. Basic writing and editing tips, the all important aspect of self-editing will be included as well as how to source material. If you have a laptop bring it, if not pen/pencil and paper will suffice. *Please provide your email address when enrolling as the first assignment will be sent before the session date. No concessions.

Cost: $70.00
Duration: 240 Minutes x 1 Sessions
Next Class: 14 March 2009 - 10:00 AM
Phone: 02 9968 4000
Email: mecenrol@swiftdsl.com.au
Web: www.mec.nsw.edu.au

Writing Photography   
Mosman Community College

Sydney - Northern Suburbs
Gladstone Ave, Mosman

Writing photography promotes visual literacy, where the power of photography and writing are combined so that you learn to tell your story or the story of the world around you. Participants will be given the opportunity to work with their cameras and make images around themes such as self, family, community, dreams and the environment. Writing photography interconnects photo-based image making with diverse kinds of writing from poetry to personal narratives and the scenes photographed serve as the catalyst for verbal and written expression. Bring your camera and some special photos, pen & notebook.

Cost: $155.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: 4 February 2009 - 7:00 PM
Phone: 02 9968 4000
Email: mecenrol@swiftdsl.com.au
Web: www.mec.nsw.edu.au

Writing Your Life Story   
Mosman Community College

Sydney - Northern Suburbs
678 - 680 Military Rd, Mosman

Regardless of age or experience this course will assist you in recording and weaving your story together. No previous writing skill required. Bring pen and paper. Limited places. Note: there will be no class on 20 February.

Cost: $140.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: 6 February 2009 - 12:30 PM
Phone: 02 9968 4000
Email: mecenrol@swiftdsl.com.au
Web: www.mec.nsw.edu.au

Writing: A Beginners Course   
Nepean Community College

Sydney - Western Suburbs
158 - 240 High Street, Penrith

Have you always wanted to write a novel but have no idea how to get started? This course will take you from the creative to the practical aspects of writing fiction. We will explore story ideas, plotting, characterisation and how to find a good story and how to tell it well.

Cost: $164.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4721 5368
Web: www.ncc.nsw.edu.au

Writing: Advanced Writing Course   
Nepean Community College

Sydney - Western Suburbs
158 - 240 High Street, Penrith

Participants will gain experience in different genres . Learn to write stories that may win competition.

Cost: $164.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4721 5368
Web: www.ncc.nsw.edu.au

Writing: Children's Books   
Nepean Community College

Sydney - Western Suburbs
158 - 240 High Street, Penrith

Writing for children can be exciting as you unleash your imagination and learn to create enchanting stories. We will discuss other genres and the tricks needed to make stories sell.

Cost: $164.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4721 5368
Web: www.ncc.nsw.edu.au

Writing: Children's Books Workshop   
Nepean Community College

Sydney - Western Suburbs
Ransley Street, Penrith

Writing for children can be exciting as you unleash your imagination. Learn to create enchanting stories and we will discuss other genres and the tricks needed to make stories sell. No concessions.

Cost: $76.00
Duration: 360 Minutes x 1 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4721 5368
Web: www.ncc.nsw.edu.au

Writing: For Fun and Profit   
Nepean Community College

Blue Mountains
6 Gang Gang Street, Katoomba

Get those creative juices flowing during a term of writing, discussion and publishing advice from an established author, editor and teacher. Explore concept, character, dialogue, opening paragraphs, descriptive writing and much more during eight weeks of literary exploration. All levels welcome. Visit tutor's website at gregbastian.com.au. Greg Bastian publishes with UQP and Scholastic Australia and teaches writing in universities, schools and writers' centres throughout Australia.

Cost: $164.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4721 5368
Web: www.ncc.nsw.edu.au

Writing: From Go To Whoa!   
Nepean Community College

Sydney - Western Suburbs
585 High Street, Penrith

Do you have great aspirations to be a writer or need help writing your novel? This course will take you from your idea through to getting it published.

Cost: $164.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4721 5368
Web: www.ncc.nsw.edu.au

Writing: From Go To Whoa! Workshop   
Nepean Community College

Sydney - Western Suburbs
Ransley Street, Penrith

Do you have great aspirations to be a writer, or need help writing your novel? This one day workshop will take you from your idea through to getting it published.

Cost: $76.00
Duration: 360 Minutes x 1 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 4721 5368
Web: www.ncc.nsw.edu.au