Creative Writing Workshop: Plotting Made Simple

A Plotting Masterclass with the Bad Writers Club



3.5 hours Class size 1 to 12 guests    

  $162 - $180 ($162 for Member/Concession; $180 for Full Price) (Afterpay available)

Plotting Masterclass: A Deep Dive into Story Structure
Every unforgettable novel rests on a strong spine of plot and character. In this practical and inspiring 3.5-hour masterclass, you’ll learn how to build story structure that not only drives momentum but also reveals theme and deepens character arcs.
Across the session, we’ll:
  • Look at trusted story maps (3 Act, 5 Act, Save the Cat, Story Circle, Snowflake, Story Grid, and more).
  • Explore archetypal journeys beyond the Hero’s Journey.
  • Break down key story beats: Inciting Incident, Midpoint, Low Point, Climax, so they work in a cause-and-effect sequence.
  • Discover how escalating stakes and thematic resonance bring your plot to life.
  • Learn practical strategies for moving past roadblocks and finishing your draft.
Through guided exercises, you’ll condense your story into a single clear sentence, test different structures against your own work, and map key turning points that push your protagonist and you forward.
This masterclass is designed for emerging and developing writers seeking clarity, momentum, and confidence in their storytelling process. It will suit beginner to intermediate writers with some understanding of the elements of storytelling.
This class runs from 4:30pm - 8pm on Sunday, 16 November, at The Chestnut Tree Bookshop in West Footscray.
Enjoy drinks and nibbles on us!
What you'll get
  • Custom workshop materials: workbook, worksheets, pens, and stationery
  • Snacks and drinks
  • One-to-one assistance
  • Fully accessible venue
  • A safe, welcoming, and inspiring space
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly, although it helps to have some knowledge of the core elements of fiction storytelling.
What to bring
Notepad, laptop, and any comfort requirements.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

The Chestnut Tree Bookshop, Barkly Street, West Footscray VIC

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Bad Writers Club
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WRITING & EDITING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
Ridiculously fun
Unashamedly lowbrow
Naarm (Footscray)
BWC was born out of a desire to write with freedom and wild abandon … to write and create with no limitations, judgement, or self-imposed barriers.
We all have the right to suck … in fact, we MUST suck on the way to becoming GOOD!
It takes bravery to keep going when it feels like everything that comes out is utter rubbish … but there’s a reason we call it a writing PRACTICE.
Good writing comes with time and repetition, but it can be a really hard and lonely experience, so we created BWC.
A place for all kinds of writers to be together, try things, make mistakes, learn stuff, and have a massive amount of fun in the process.
BWC is more than a writing club. It’s a place to suck in safety, while growing, stretching yourself to be better, and surrounding yourself with folks who get it.

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