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Novel Writing Bootcamp

Course Overview

Are you thinking about writing a novel but need help and guidance? Or have you finished writing and now don’t know what to do with your story? In this comprehensive course, we will define and discuss popular novel genres, where your novel stands in the market, plus how to write according to genre expectations. We will also tackle the nuts and bolts of actual writing – story, structure, plot, characters, setting, dialogue – that includes writing exercises and plenty of class interaction. If you’ve ever dreamed of writing a novel and wondered how to go about doing it, this course is for you.

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!

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What you will learn

Course outline

In this course you will learn:

  • How to identify popular novel genres
  • How to define the genre they’re writing
  • The elements that make a strong story
  • Logical steps on how to plan and plot a story

Course outcome

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Define popular fiction genres
  • Identify where their story fits within the market
  • Use the workshop techniques to craft plot, characters and story

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

Class details

Start Date19 February 2025
End Date05 March 2025
Sessions3
DaysWed
Time6:30pm - 8:30pm
TutorPaula Roe
Location Carlingford Campus

$150

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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

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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.