Members of Hunter Writers Centre and non-members are welcome to attend our writing workshops. Become a member
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Creative WritingSaturday 10 Feb 2018
Tutor: Karen Crofts $50 members / $72 non-members Unlock your creativity. This course is for beginners or anyone who has been writing for a long time at home as you work at your own skill level. |
Red Pen Session
9.30-1pm, Monday, 12th Feb, 2018 register interest: [email protected] $44 members only - Maximum 6 attendees ONLY Robert Watson, editor of books by writers in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia, will be available for a 'Red Pen Session' - feedback on a chapter from your work. Maximum of 6 places, this session will involve close reading of your work and an opportunity to hear from an experienced editor. |
Extension Creative WritingSaturday 10 Mar 2018
Tutor: Andy Kissane Poet, short story writer, novelist Andy Kissane takes you through writing exercises to hone your skills. $65 members / $95 non-members |
Writing TechniquesSaturday 17 Mar 2018
Tutor: Dr William Pascoe $50 members / $72 non-members This course emphasises practical skills. Learn how to fine tune your style, point of view and rhythm, understand the roots of story telling and get tips on revising your own work. |
Screen WritingSaturday 12 May 2018
Tutor: Dr Simon Weaving $50 members / $72 non-members From idea development to the structure of your script via relationship between character and plot, scene writing and formatting. |
Independent Publishing - Becoming an Author Entrepreneur7 and 14 May 2018
Tutor: Nigel George $77 members / $110 non-members Over two nights, Nigel will cover the essential first steps to taking control of your writing career and building a full-time income from your writing. |
Young AdultsSaturday 16 Jun 2018
Tutor: Kaz Delaney $60 members / $90 non-members The young adult market is an exciting genre. Come along and get inspired with tips on how to appeal to this audience.. |
Publishing Workshop with Sue HinesSaturday 14 Jul 2018
Tutor: Sue Hines $100 members / $140 non-members Sue Hines was director of Allen and Unwin before retirement. If you have a book underway this is your chance to place it in front of an experienced published and gain valuable advice. Note: There are conditions to acceptance to this workshop. |
Children's Writing11 Aug 2018
Tutor: Sue Whiting $60 members / $90 non-members From picture books through to middle grade novels, this course will explore the unique challenges that writing for children presents and examine what it takes to make a manuscript catch an editor’s eye. |
Family Memories Workshop7 Sep 2018
Ever wanted to document the memories and stories of your family? This workshop is for you. |
The Building Blocks of Poetry13 Oct 2018
Great for beginners and experienced poets alike. Explore the many ways it is possible to produce a unique and evocative poem |
The Short Story10 Nov 2018
Outline coming soon. |