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Writing & Performance Courses

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    Put pen to page or take to the stage with our short courses in Sydney!

    Ever wanted to write a novel but can’t establish a compelling story arc? Perhaps you make your friends laugh but are afraid to take it to an open mic? Designed to instruct, support and inspire any beginner writer or performer, you can channel your inner comic, poet or actor in one of our creative writing and performance courses.

    Learn online via Zoom, at our campus in Rozelle or at our partner studio in Darlinghurst.

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    Learn how to write creative children's books with our creative writing short courses in Sydney! The idea of writing stories for young children may seem very simple, however there is great skill involved in bringing memorable characters and colourful worlds to life. The best children's books inspire our imaginations and stay with us for life - this creative writing course will teach you the techniques to turn your own story ideas into fully-fledged storybook texts for children. ...

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    Children's Books Writing Workshop

    <p>Learn how to write creative children's books with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/writing">creative writing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2025-09-06 Sat 6 Sep 2025 2025-09-06
    1 session, 5 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Gabiann Marin
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10
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    Learn creative writing and personal storytelling with our writing short courses in Sydney! You’ve carried your story in your heart—now it’s time to put it on the page. Whether you’ve never written a word since school or you’re halfway through a memoir, this supportive course will give you the confidence, structure, and tools to finally begin—or finish—your story. Join this hands-on course designed for adults who want to express themselves through writing, regardless of experience...

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    Your Words, Your Story: A Writing Course for Adults

    <p>Learn creative writing and personal storytelling with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance">writing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2025-09-10 Wed 10 Sep 2025 - 2025-10-15 Wed 15 Oct 2025
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    7pm - 9:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Online via Zoom
    Clare Pickering
    $399 Limited GST free / $319.20 / $339.20 / $359.10

    Learn improvisation skills from the experts with our acting & drama courses in Sydney! Are you ready to elevate your improvisation skills and boost your confidence both on and off the stage? In this dynamic and engaging course, you’ll learn how to think on your feet, enhance your stage presence, and bring more creativity and adaptability into every aspect of your life. Whether you're an aspiring performer, a professional wanting sharper communication skills, or someone simply eager...

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    Improvisation Games Course: TheatreSports Level 2

    <p>Learn improvisation skills from the experts with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting &amp; drama courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2025-09-18 Thu 18 Sep 2025 - 2025-10-30 Thu 30 Oct 2025
    7 sessions, 15.8 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:45pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Impro Australia
    $385 Limited inc GST / $308 / $327.30 / $346.50
    Each session will include a break in the middle or two short breaks in between.

    Improve your work skills by learning the techniques of writing a novel with our comprehensive writing short courses online and in Sydney! There are many different approaches to plotting a novel, some writers find success by broad stroke planning with flexibility and revisions and others benefit from intricate planning before a word is written. Regardless of your chosen strategy, the end goal is always the same: to produce an organized manuscript with a logical beginning, middle,...

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    Creative Writing Course: Novel Planning

    <p>Improve your work skills by learning the techniques of writing a novel with our comprehensive <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/writing">writing short

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    2025-10-08 Wed 8 Oct 2025 - 2025-10-29 Wed 29 Oct 2025
    4 sessions, 10 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Online via Zoom
    Shannon Curtis
    $269 Limited GST free / $215.20 / $228.70 / $242.10
    Enrol in 3 creative writing courses and get 15% off!

    Learn stand-up comedy for beginners with our acting short courses in Sydney! Discover the art of crafting and delivering comedic material in this one-day intensive workshop. Whether you’re curious about comedy, want to build confidence in public speaking, or are just looking for a fun and creative experience, this course will guide you through the basics of stand-up comedy. You’ll learn how to write jokes, develop your comedic persona, and perform on stage. At the end of the day,...

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    Stand-up Comedy Course for Beginners

    <p>Learn stand-up comedy for beginners with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2025-10-11 Sat 11 Oct 2025 2025-10-11
    1 session, 5.5 hours total
    9am - 2:30pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Crisante
    $239 Limited GST free / $191.20 / $215.10

    Boost your confidence, creativity, and communication skills with our Beginners TheatreSports™ course in Sydney. Fun, fast-paced improvisation training!

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    Improvisation Course for Beginners: TheatreSports Level 1

    <p>Learn the basics of improvisation with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2025-10-13 Mon 13 Oct 2025 - 2025-11-24 Mon 24 Nov 2025
    7 sessions, 15.8 hours total
    6:30pm - 8:45pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Darlo Drama Darlinghurst
    Impro Australia
    $385 Limited inc GST / $308 / $327.30 / $346.50

    Improve your work skills by learning the skills of screenwriting and movie script writing with our writing short courses online and in Sydney! This online writing course will be delivered via Zoom with a small class group. Screenwriting is a discipline that requires creativity and imagination - if you can imagine a scene, you can write it. In this scriptwriting course, you will learn techniques for creating memorable scenes, developing character-based and plot-based stories,...

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    Creative Writing Course: Screenwriting

    <p>Improve your work skills by learning the skills of screenwriting and movie script writing with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/writing">writing

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    2025-10-13 Mon 13 Oct 2025 - 2025-12-01 Mon 1 Dec 2025
    8 sessions, 16 hours total
    7pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Online via Zoom
    Gabiann Marin
    $389 Limited GST free / $311.20 / $330.70 / $350.10
    Enrol in 3 creative writing courses and get 15% off!

    Improve your work skills by learning how to craft and deliver your story through our acting & communication courses online & in Sydney. Everybody has a story to tell. Stories captivate, entertain and motivate people. Being able to confidently tell your story at a gathering, a job interview, business event or on stage is a powerful rewarding skill. The art of performance storytelling has surged in popularity recently with live shows including The Moth, Bespoken Word and Storyclub...

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    Storytelling Course: Write & Tell Stories With Impact

    <p>Improve your work skills by learning how to craft and deliver your story through our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/acting">acting</a> &amp; <a href=

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    2025-10-21 Tue 21 Oct 2025 - 2025-12-02 Tue 2 Dec 2025
    7 sessions, 17.5 hours total
    6pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    John Knowles
    $429 Limited GST free / $343.20 / $364.70 / $386.10

    Learn to write your thoughts through journals and letters with our writing short courses in Sydney! Writing down our thoughts and feelings can be liberating, can help us build a greater understanding of ourselves and move past any challenges we face. It can also help develop a more positive mindset and explore any dreams and plans we have for the future.  In this creative writing course, we will explore a number of writing forms that help capture our thoughts and feelings, such as...

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    Journal & Letter Writing Workshop

    <p>Learn to write your thoughts through journals and letters with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/writing">writing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>

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    2025-10-25 Sat 25 Oct 2025 2025-10-25
    1 session, 6 hours total
    10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elizabeth Gascoigne Rosa
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10

    Improve your work skills by learning the techniques of writing a novel through our comprehensive writing short courses online and in Sydney! The interactive live online novel writing course will be delivered via Zoom with a small class group. Writing a novel may seem like a tremendous task to undertake, but this practical novel writing course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of fiction novel writing, along with a writer's toolkit full of techniques...

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    Creative Writing Course: Novel Writing

    <p>Improve your work skills by learning the techniques of writing a novel through our comprehensive <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/writing">writing

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    2025-10-27 Mon 27 Oct 2025 - 2025-12-01 Mon 1 Dec 2025
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
    Online via Zoom
    Shannon Curtis
    $399 Limited GST free / $319.20 / $339.20 / $359.10
    Enrol in 3 creative writing courses and get 15% off!
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