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Get Organised, Get Writing

Course Overview

Writers have to do much more than just write. We juggle family and friends, manage other work commitments, handle promotional efforts, engage on social media, and run our own businesses. All while trying to find time to relax and refill our creative wells.

To help you navigate these challenges, award-winning fiction author Paula Roe presents Get Organised, Get Writing course.

This course will guide you in setting goals using the SMART method to meet your writing needs. Together, you will discuss what you want to write and how to plan it into your day, set effective goals to get words on the page, discover the writing methods that work best for you, and learn strategies to avoid getting derailed by everyday life interruptions.

By the end of Get Organised, Get Writing course, you will feel organized and ready to focus on what you do best: writing!

Paula Roe is not only an award-winning author but also a regular bestseller at Borders Books. She is one of only five Australian authors writing for Harlequin Desire, a line published by Harlequin Enterprises — the world’s largest romance publisher. Harlequin books reach readers in over 28 countries, are translated into 28 languages, and are sold in 114 international markets across six continents.

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!

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What you will learn

Course outline

In this course you will learn:

  • What a SMART goal is
  • How to prioritise writing
  • The fine art of saying ‘no’
  • How to define your chosen genre
  • Writing to a schedule for maximum word output
  • Techniques on goal setting and which method works best for you

Course outcome

By the end of the course you will:

  • Have a greater understanding of your writing goals
  • Be provided with various writing techniques to ‘first draft’ your novel
  • Devise a practical writing schedule
  • Put steps in place to achieve writing milestones

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

  • All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees
  • Notepad and pen

Coming soon

There are currently no classes scheduled for this course.

Please check back later as classes are added regularly or get in touch for more information.

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Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Our college campus locations are:

    • Blacktown
    • Chatswood
    • Carlingford
    • Epping
    • Ryde
    • Mt Druitt
  • Virtual classroom
  • Complete workplace training
  • Combine ways to study

FAQ

How you got questions? Please see our comprehensive FAQ page for everything you need to know about Macquarie Community College, our policies, student support, application and enrolment procedures.

How to Enrol

Step 1 - Choose Your Course

  • Select the non-accredited short course you are interested in.
  • Find a day and time that suits your schedule.

Note: Enrolment is open to anyone 18 years or older.

Step 2 - Enrol and Verify

  • Click ‘Enrol Now’ after selecting your course and schedule.
  • Enter your details on the enrolment page.
  • Verify your email through a secure link sent to your email address.
  • Complete the secure checkout and payment process.

Ensure you read the Terms and Conditions available at: Macquarie Community College Terms and Conditions. For assistance, call customer service at 1300 845 888.

Step 3 - Receive Your Enrolment Details

  • You will receive an immediate enrolment confirmation email upon successful enrolment. Check and read the attached Terms and Conditions.
  • The payer of the enrolment will receive a tax invoice immediately after processing.
  • You will receive a course reminder email a day before your class begins.
  • For Online Zoom classes, a Zoom link and password will be emailed the day before class. Use the same link and password for subsequent sessions if applicable.