Writing Workshop: How to Write a Book

Learn practical writing techniques and publishing tips for any genre of book you dream of writing



1 hour Class size 1 to 5 guests   $65 (Afterpay available)

*Note: Please message me to arrange a private class (...for the same price) at a time that is best for you :)
What better thing to do in social isolation than start writing the book you’ve always wanted to? Well, in this one-on-one writing workshop, you can get stuck into doing just that!
As your personal writing 'whisperer', your teacher Dan Allen will help you organise and focus your ideas in a unique, individualised session - specially tailored just for you. Whether you’re new to writing or a seasoned pro, we’ll explore a writing plan for you, plus brainstorm ideas and practical 'take-away' techniques to help you create and publish your masterpiece.
You will learn how to write what you’ve always dreamed of, whether that is:
  • Fiction to non-fiction
  • Suspense to Rom-Coms
  • Autobiography to Sci-Fi/Fantasy
  • Children’s Literature to Cookbooks
  • Poetry, Art & Travel Books
  • PhD Theses & Academic Textbooks
  • College Entrance Essays
Tangible outcomes include a personalised writing process & schedule for your style & genre, plot arcs & outlines, book title & summary, character development, chapter structure & titles, cover artwork & layout design, motivational methods, confidence building and much more…
Plus, tips for Traditional, Hybrid & Self-publishing on Amazon, including eBooks & AudioBooks, and promotion/public speaking & sales techniques.
Dan Allen has published several books, and guest lectured at numerous universities and will help guide you in this workshop to achieve your writing goals.
Groups are more than welcome if you are all working on the same writing project. Dan has run sessions with editors, writers, publishers, couples, families, etc. Please get in contact to create a special session for your group.
Knowledge required
Suitable for beginners and all levels.
What to bring
Something to take notes with, whether it’s a laptop or good old-fashioned pen and paper.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

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

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  • 5/5 from Caitriona Ryan, attended Jun 2023: Great workshop, Dan has really solid advice and heavy duty knowledge about how to write your book, while not being intimidating or making it daunting! Have gained great insight and am so excited with what I have learnt!
  • 5/5 from Natalie Smith, attended Mar 2023: I am so excited I have been working on this but it has been so hard. He’s set me on the right direction. In one class I new more about writing then I could ever imagine. I shared with him my ides and off we went. Inspired and settled at the same time
  • 5/5 from Lucy Pignataro, attended Mar 2023: I really enjoyed my session with Dan it was helpful to share and understand what l was looking for. Dan provided plenty to think about and mull over.
  • 5/5 from Tsen-Hwee Williams, attended Feb 2023: Dan was really friendly and informative and I’m definitely excited about writing my book now! Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Alex Pepper, attended Dec 2022: Thank you so much for the insightful and informative session. Dan is very friendly, and I would strongly recommend them.
  • 5/5 from Donah Sabbagh, attended Oct 2022: Good tips, engaging class, lovely human! This was given to me as a unique birthday gift. I've enjoyed it, and I recommend for any budding writers out there.
  • 5/5 from Emma Morris, attended Dec 2021: Dan was absolutely fantastic, this was such a great workshop I feel so motivated to write now Like I’ve already started pestering my friends to be test readers
  • 5/5 from Scott Johnson, attended Aug 2021: Really good experience, Dan came into it with a lot of enthusiasm, ideas and experience which have really helped me focus on how to progress my book. It's a hard time to concentrate and focus, but I'm confident with Dan's advice that I can really take some big steps forward.
  • 5/5 from Dorcas Walters, attended Jun 2021: Dan is brilliant, totally enjoyed his class.He is very helpful and surely answered all my questions and undoubtedly put me on the track.
Your teacher

Dan Allen
Dan Allen

4.9 (43)

I’m a bestselling author, who has published a few books on topics ranging from salsa dancing to Brasilian music & percussion to life enrichment & autism. I’ve also taught college classes on writing and publishing. In addition, I play music and teach ukulele, and body percussion as well...
I love helping people follow their dreams to write (and publish) their own books, and am looking forward to working with you to achieve your literary goals.

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2026-10-30 15:00:00
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