Four-Week Creative Writing Course: Storytelling 101

A four-week creative writing course for novice writers.



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

  $428 - $475 ($428 for Member or Concession; $475 for Non-Member) (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Join Bad Writers Club facilitator Amanda Falson (writer, actor and creative writing coach) at Fernlea Community House for a four-week creative writing journey designed for beginner and emerging writers.
Running on Wednesdays - 15 July, 22 July, 29 July and 5 August 2026 - this immersive course will help you build the foundations of great storytelling in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Across four sessions, you'll explore how to create memorable characters, develop engaging plots, and uncover the unique voice that makes your writing distinctly yours. Through practical exercises, discussion, and guided writing activities, you'll learn the essential tools writers use to bring stories to life on the page.
Whether you're starting from scratch or returning to writing after a break, this course offers a clear, step-by-step approach to storytelling that will help you grow your confidence and creativity.
By the end of the program, you'll have a deeper understanding of the craft of writing, a collection of new work, and the skills to continue developing stories that connect with readers and reflect your own perspective and voice.
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 light refreshments on us!
What you'll get
  • Custom workshop materials: workbook, worksheets, pens, and stationery
  • Light snacks and drinks
  • One-to-one assistance
  • Fully accessible venue
  • A safe, welcoming, and inspiring space
  • Meet a community of like-minded people
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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: Wednesdays - 15 July, 22 July, 29 July and 5 August 2026 .

Location

Fernlea Community House, Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald VIC

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WRITING & EDITING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
Ridiculously fun
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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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