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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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    Transform everyday moments into powerful stories! In this inspiring workshop, you’ll learn how to capture real-life experiences, craft your unique narrative voice, and write engaging creative nonfiction — guided by examples from celebrated authors.

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    Stories Short & True Writing Workshop

    <p>Improve your work skills by learning how to write a short story through our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/writing-performance/writing">writing short courses</a> online

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    2025-08-02 Sat 2 Aug 2025 2025-08-02
    1 session, 6 hours total
    10am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Elizabeth Gascoigne Rosa
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10

    Develop memoir writing skills and capture your personal stories with clarity and style. Learn storytelling, voice, and structure in this Sydney beginners course.

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    Memoir & Life Writing Workshop

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

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    2025-08-23 Sat 23 Aug 2025 2025-08-23
    1 session, 6 hours total
    9:30am - 3:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Keith Whelan
    $249 Limited inc GST / $199.20 / $211.60 / $224.10
    Enrol in 3 creative writing courses and get 15% off!
    Memoir & Life Writing Workshop

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

    <p>Put simply, life experience,

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    2025-11-08 Sat 8 Nov 2025 2025-11-08
    1 session, 6 hours total
    9am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Keith Whelan
    $249 Limited inc GST / $199.20 / $211.60 / $224.10
    Enrol in 3 creative writing courses and get 15% off!

    Bring colourful worlds and memorable characters to life! This Children's Books Writing Workshop teaches you the techniques to craft engaging storybook texts and navigate the path to publication.

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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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    2025-08-30 Sat 30 Aug 2025 2025-08-30
    1 session, 6 hours total
    9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Keith Whelan
    $199 Limited inc GST / $159.20 / $169.20 / $179.10

    Turn your story ideas into a compelling novel! Join our Creative Writing Course: Novel Writing to master character development, plotting, pacing, and editing — and gain insider insights into the publishing world from an experienced author.

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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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    2025-09-01 Mon 1 Sep 2025 - 2025-10-13 Mon 13 Oct 2025
    6 sessions, 15 hours total
    6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Online via Zoom
    Shannon Curtis
    $399 $339 Limited GST free / $319.20 / $339.20 / $359.10

    FYI: No class on Monday, 6 Oct due to Public Holiday.

    Enrol in 3 creative writing courses and get 15% off!

    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>

    <p>Think on your feet! Have

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    2025-10-08 Wed 8 Oct 2025 - 2025-11-19 Wed 19 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

    Bring your screen stories to life! Learn how to craft dynamic scripts, develop unforgettable characters, and create scenes that leap off the page in our Creative Writing Course: Screenwriting, delivered live online.

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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!

    Unlock the power of writing to reflect, heal, and grow. In our Journal & Letter Writing Workshop, you'll explore creative ways to capture your thoughts and experiences through journaling, letter writing, and short fiction — no prior writing experience needed.

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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

    Prepare, design and market your own publication with our writing and publishing classes in Sydney.  Are you an aspiring author with a dream of publishing your own book? The rise of independent publishing has made it easier than ever to share your stories with the world. In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn the essential steps and tools needed to successfully navigate the world of indie publishing. Whether you’re a fiction writer, non-fiction author, or have a unique project, this...

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    Learn to write your own Hollywood movie script with our writing and performance courses in Sydney! Join this project-based course and learn real-world scriptwriting skills from a successful Hollywood scriptwriter. With a fast-paced and intensive approach, this class will inspire your creativity and provide practical insights into the business of scriptwriting. You'll learn how to get started in the industry, structure a script and use proven formulas to capture the attention of...

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