FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Receive valuable informationon new courses, writing opportunities and resources.
Do you like the idea of writing fiction,
short stories or a novel?
Would you like to see your words in print? Do you feel like you have a book in you? If you want to explore the world of writing, but are not sure where to start, this course will enhance your creativity.
Creative Writing Stage 1 is ideal whether you are a total novice or already have some writing experience, and has been featured in The Sydney Morning Herald.
Here's what you'll learn:
This creative writing course will teach you how to:
- kick-start the creative writing process
- tap into your imagination
- draw from everyday experiences and memories
- examine different types of creative writing
- give structure to your writing
- use characters and dialogue
- and MUCH more
You'll not only gain an understanding of how to write a compelling story, you'll have the inspiration and skills to write your short story or the motivation to start writing your novel.
Even if you haven’t written in years, if you have a desire to write, we can help you as we have helped many others get an inspiring start.
By the end of the course you'll improve your creative writing skills and have the confidence to pursue your own writing projects.
Exclusive access to our Online Writing Forum
When you graduate from Online Creative Writing Stage 1, you'll receive exclusive access to our online writing forum. It’s a safe place to get feedback on your writing and this supportive environment will help you keep momentum with your writing.
YES! Please send me an outline for this course
Learn from the best
DR PAMELA FREEMAN |
|
|
Pamela is the author of 23 books, the most recent of which, Lolly Legs, has been published by Walker Books. In 2010 Full Circle (Book 3 of the Castings trilogy), was published in the US, UK, France, Spain, Portugal and Germany, as well as Australia. Another children’s book, Victor’s Challenge, was published in 2009 in Australia and the UK. |
 |
KATE FORSYTH |
|
|
Kate is an internationally bestselling author of more than 20 books for children and adults, including The Puzzle Ring, The Gypsy Crown, The Starthorn Tree, and the bestselling fantasy series ‘The Witches of Eileanan' and 'Rhiannon’s Ride'. ...more |
 |
MELINA MARCHETTA |
|
|
Melina Marchetta's first novel Looking For Alibrandi was published in 1992 and was released as a film in 2000 which she also wrote. Her first fantasy novel, Finnikin of the Rock was published in 2008 and in 2010 The Piper's Son. She has written a children's book, The Gorgon in the Gully, as part of the Puffin Pocket Money series. ...more |
 |
JENI MAWTER |
|
|
Jeni is the children’s author of the hilarious ‘So’ series: So Gross!, So Feral!, So Sick!, So Festy!, So Grotty! and So Stinky! (HarperCollins) as well as the Freewheelers series: Unleashed!, Launched! and Extreme! (HarperCollins). Unleashed! was shortlisted for the WAYRBA Older Readers Award 2009. ...more |
 |
JAMES ROY |
|
|
James has written some 20 books, including the Children's Book Council Honour Books Captain Mack and Billy Mack's War, as well as the 2008 NSW Premier's Award-winning Town. He has appeared at a number of festivals, including the Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth Writers Festivals, and most of the leading children's festivals. ...more |
 |
| |
|
Courses are held at our harbourside Centre in Milsons Point
Or you can complete the course online if you prefer
If you don’t live in Sydney – or can’t get to our harbourside training rooms – you can access our amazing tutors through our online course.
The online course covers the same valuable content as the face-to-face course and, each week, your questions are answered by our wonderful online tutors. You’ll also receive assignments and get feedback on your work.
It’s easy to learn online – all you need is an internet connection. Just click on the demo to see how it works.
Our online classroom is simple to use. Thousands of students from Australia – and around the world – have graduated from this course.
Course content and outcomes are consistent,
regardless of which presenter or format you choose
We are sticklers for consistency and quality in our courses, so you’ll achieve the same outcomes regardless of which presenter you have. Naturally, each presenter brings their own insight to the course, but you can be assured that the content is consistent across the board.
You’ll also achieve the same outcomes regardless of whether you enrol in our online or face-to-face course!
VIDEO: What do students think about Creative Writing Stage 1?
Rave Reviews for Creative Writing Stage 1
 |
MITCH LEWIS"I’ve just been offered my first contract, a four-book deal with Omnibus Press ... Big thanks to you, Valerie, for the Sydney Writers' Centre, to Pamela for her course and to Geoff for reading my proposal. Thanks!" |
 |
JESSICA SHIRVINGTON"I signed a three-book deal with Hachette Australia. My young adult novel, Embrace, book 1 in The Violet Eden Chapters, will hit bookstores across Australia on October 14th 2010. I would like to thank both Cathie and Pamela for their input along the way. It was fantastic to be able to use the online course to help me focus and identify problems in my manuscript. Thank you to the entire team.” |
KARENA VIGLIANTI"The presenter was fantastically patient with a bunch of beginners who |
|
GUSTAVO PANUCCI"Even though I am only new to writing, during the course I found so many new techniques and ways of approaching my work that I couldn’t have discovered without help. Writing is a passion I have only just recently discovered, and to have a course that offers so much in these early |
|
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE TESTIMONIALS
Next available course:
Creative Writing Stage 1 with James Roy
Thursday evening classes COURSE STARTS: |
|
Weekend Creative Writing Stage 1 with Jeni Mawter
Saturday and Sunday class COURSE STARTS: |
|
| |
|
5-WEEK ONLINE COURSE:
|
|
| |
|
NEXT AVAILABLE:
Creative Writing Stage 1with James Roy
Thursday evening classes
(once a week for five weeks)
TIME: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
FEE: $395 (includes GST)
COURSE STARTS:
Weekend Creative Writing
Stage 1 with Jeni Mawter
Saturday and Sunday class
(2 consecutive days)
TIME: 10.00am – 4.00pm
FEE: $395 (includes GST)
COURSE STARTS:
NEXT AVAILABLE ONLINE COURSE:
Creative Writing Stage 1
TIME: Whenever suits you
FEE: $395 (includes GST)
COURSE STARTS THE WEEK BEGINNING:
ONLINE COURSE DEMO
VIDEO: Rave reviews about
Creative Writing Stage 1
RAVE REVIEWS ABOUT
CREATIVE WRITING STAGE 1
“I enjoyed learning about the principles of writing, and learning how to edit writing to make it better. The presenter, Pamela Freeman, was excellent. She was very passionate about the craft, and communicated very clearly and effectively in an engaging way. Very encouraging. Highly recommended. This course will assist you in finding motivation, and provide practical advice.”
- Peter Damalas
"I always thought I had a very poor imaginiation and I have always been stuck for story ideas. But this course showed me how to get past that and where to look inside myself for inspiration."
- Catherine Hawthorne
"I loved the course. It was great because it gave me the basic foundations and structure for good writing. It's not enough to have an idea or a perceived flair for writing. There are RULES! With writing, you need to understand the basics of good dialogue, characterisation, structure, scene and summary, point of view, and editing.
"Pamela gave us a really solid foundation to work from, as well as a fair dose of reality and inspiration as she shared her own stories of writing with us. So, whilst I haven't written a novel YET, I have got my outline done and have a way forward, finally!"
- Michelle Barraclough
"You have taken me further than I'd ever hoped into a world of storytelling and infinite possibilities. Thank you for your never-ending inspiration, guidance and support through the process of creating and beyond."
- Jenny Diamond
"Kate is an accomplished author whose books I really enjoy, so it was great just to hear her share her considerable knowledge on writing in a very matter-of-fact and engaging way.
"I've learned a ton about the craft of storytelling, including many things I did not know before, and intend to apply as much of it as I can when I re-write the first draft of my novel."
- Vincent Truitner
"I found it a significant stepping stone for those like myself wishing to discover the foundation of how to write creatively for short stories or a novel."
- Alex Jones
"I didn't know what to expect from the course and wondered, before the start, how it was possible to teach someone to write creatively. Well I quickly found out. I loved every stage of the course, all the tips, writing exercises, exploring different ways of writing, building character profiles. Every bit of it was thoroughly enjoyable and I'm sad that the 5 weeks has come to an end.
“Jeni is a brilliant teacher, I loved listening to her, she has so much positive energy and she made the group feel very relaxed. The course has given me the confidence
to start moving ideas from my mind to paper. I see a story wherever I might to be, whatever I happen to see. It's a very exciting place to be."
- Kate Bradley
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE TESTIMONIALS
- Short courses
- Magazine writing stage 1
- Magazine writing stage 2
- Creative writing stage 1
- Creative writing stage 2
- Novel writing workshop
- Life writing
- Writing for young adults
- Writing picture books
- Thriller writing
- Write a chick-lit novel
- Your story structure
- Travel writing
- Travel memoir
- Food writing
- Screenwriting stage 1
- Screenwriting stage 2
- Writing about interiors & design
- Business Writing
- Business writing essentials
- Professional business writing
- How to write a business book
- Grammar and punctuation
- Editing essentials
- Perfect your proofreading
- Writing for the web
- Blogging for business
- PR and Media Releases
- Are you an entrepreneur?
- Your Editorial Style Guide
- Corporate training
- Self-study courses
- Reinvent yourself
- Magazine writing stage 1
- Writing for the web
- Mentoring
- Fiction mentorships
Ground floor
55 Lavender Street
Milsons Point NSW 2061
Phone: 02 9929 0088
© Copyright Sydney Writers' Centre Pty Ltd, Suite 3, 55 Lavender Street, Milsons Point NSW 2061, Australia.