Creative Writing Class: Memoir and Life Writing

Learn how to tell your own story in a creative way.


Keith Whelan

Keith Whelan


 
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College
4.8 (279)
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6 hours Class size 5 to 10 guests       $249
Put simply, life experience combined with a desire to write qualifies you to tell your own story. In this creative writing class at Sydney Community College, you will tap into your inner writer and be guided through ways to tell your own stories.
Life’s challenges and complexities serve as grist for the writer’s mill, and nobody navigates this life without struggle. Our experiences shape us and inform our worldview. Our personal circumstances, combined with our lived experience, our observations of the world, and our individual personality make us unique; therefore, the narratives of our lives are unique.
During this class, we will read, discuss, and be inspired by excerpts from exemplary life-writing texts. With in-class writing exercises, we will focus on aspects of memoir writing, and you will have the opportunity to share your work in a confidential and nurturing environment.
What we will cover during the class:
  • Telling your truth - Memoir, autobiography, and the personal essay
  • Sources and memory
  • Finding your voice
  • Detail, drama, dialogue
  • Structure: shaping your narrative
  • Workshopping - where to now? Printing, publishing, and self-publishing options
By the end of this creative writing course, you will feel confident drawing on your new knowledge and skills to continue your writing journey independently.
Please note: This is an interactive course and requires regular input from all participants. All students must be over 18+ years of age.
What you'll get
Six hours of expert tuition and direction in your own writing journey.
Knowledge required
This is an introductory class for complete beginners and those who have started writing but want to develop their skills in this genre.
What to bring
  • A notebook with removable pages and something to write with
  • Laptops (optional)
Location

Sydney Community College - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle NSW

Creative Writing Class: Memoir and Life Writing location
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Your teacher

Keith Whelan

Keith Whelan


Keith Whelan has worked with both children and adults teaching creative writing workshops and courses since 2007.

From an early career in journalism, as a sub-writer, critic and editor, Keith started teaching in Ireland - at the University of Limerick Adult Education Program - before moving to Australia. He has taught creative writing through a wide range of library workshops, as well as many community colleges and the University of Sydney CCE.
As well as presenting workshops and short courses, Keith has adjudicated a number of writing competitions, and currently teaches "Superhero Science" for CSIRO in NSW.
Keith has attained a Diploma in Journalism & Media Studies from Griffith College Dublin, Ireland, a Bachelors Degree in Public Administration from the University of Limerick, Ireland and a Masters Degree in Social Change and Development from the University of Newcastle, Australia.
Keith has taught in Ireland, Australia & New Zealand across both the public and private sector. He presently facilitates Workshops for Universities, TAFE, Community Colleges, Public Libraries and in-house for both public and private sector organisations.
“I like to teach practical, hands-on courses with lots of Q&A as I feel that is the best way for a person to learn. Whilst I provide all educational resources to assist the student with learning, my workshops enable the participant to apply learnings through a series of exercises back into a practical work setting upon completion of the courses”, said Keith.




Your host

Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College

4.8 (279)
5k likes

Sydney Community College is a social enterprise with a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
Our mission is to enrich lives, to strengthen adult individuals and to build communities through innovative high quality continuing education and training.
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