Course Overview
Words, ideas, characters, scenarios…. Do you constantly think about creating stories but not sure how to go about doing it? This course can definitely help! We will learn the ins and outs of creative writing – how to jump start your imagination, what to write, why not all ideas make for great stories, plus where to find an audience for your work. We’ll also discuss genres and markets, plus explore plotting, characters and structure – it’s a bootcamp so be prepared to write every lesson!
Learn from Award-winning Australian fiction author, Paula Roe:
Paula Roe is a regular Borders Books bestseller and one of only five Australian authors who write for Harlequin Desire, a line published by Harlequin Enterprises, the biggest romance publisher in the world. Harlequin books go out to over 28 countries and are translated into 28 languages in 114 international markets on six continents. Before publication, Paula’s writing won and placed in various contests, including Wisconsin Romance Writers Fabulous Five Silver Quill, Magnolia State Dixie First Chapter, Romance Writers of Australia’s Emerald Award and the Valerie Parv Award.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
In this course you will learn:
- The various genres and subgenres of fiction
- How to structure a story
- Techniques on how to jumpstart your writing
- How to identify and develop a strong story idea
- Where to find an audience/readership for your work
Course outcome
By the end of the course you will:
- Be able to define your targeted genre/area of writing interest
- Learn practical ways to find and develop story ideas
- Learn the key to writing realistic characters
- Have started/developed a number of practical writing pieces during class
- Gain an understanding of story structure
What you need to know
Entry requirements
The ability to read and write in English at an intermediate level or higher.
What you need to provide
Please bring a:
- All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees
- Notepad and pen
Other information
Comprehensive course notes are provided.