Four-Week Creative Writing Course: Storytelling 101

A four-week creative writing course for writers of any level



8 hours total (over 4 dates) Class size 1 to 12 guests

  $363 - $475 ($363 for Flash Sale Concession/Member; $403 for Flash Sale Full Rate; $428 for Member or Concession; $475 for Non-Member) (Afterpay available)

Rita Sidlauskas


Storytelling 101 was an inspiring course, and really helped me move forward with my writing. I came to the course with lots of pieces of my story, but unsure how to shape them or link them together. Each  + more

Terry Cuddy


unashamedly pitched at the person thinking about and on the early stages of writing a novel the program provided a succinct, structured and thorough journey through the key grounding elements of writing  + more
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Join Bad Writers Club co-founder Donita Richards (writer, editor, and creative writing coach) in collaboration with The Chestnut Tree Bookshop in West Footscray for this four-week immersive writing course.
In this creative writing course, you will learn essential techniques to develop compelling and well-rounded characters, build engaging plots, and discover your unique voice as a writer.
The course will provide a step-by-step approach to crafting immersive stories that resonate with readers. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced writer, this course will help you sharpen your storytelling skills and bring your ideas to life.
By the end of this course, you will have the tools and knowledge to craft compelling stories that resonate with readers and reflect your unique voice as a writer.
Course overview:
Week one: Building well-rounded characters
Week two: Character and conflict
Week three: Plotting
Week four: Discovering themes and finding your voice
This class will help you:
  • Gain confidence in expressing your unique perspective through storytelling
  • Learn the fundamental elements that make a story work
  • Develop nuanced and well-rounded characters
  • Create immersive worlds for your characters to inhabit
  • Construct engaging and well-structured plots
  • Discover your writing voice and style
  • Explore various writing techniques and strategies
  • Nurture your growth as a writer
Note: Throughout the course, worksheets and light homework assignments will be provided to reinforce the concepts discussed in each session.
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. All knowledge levels are welcome.
What to bring
  • Laptop
  • Notebook
  • Favourite pens/pencils
Session repeats

After the first session, the next session is: Sessions in this series are run on Sunday 16 March and Sunday 23 March from 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM..

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 unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Chestnut Tree Bookshop - 542 Barkly Street, West Footscray VIC

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WRITING & EDITING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
Ridiculously fun
Unashamedly lowbrow
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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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