Join us for a fun and exciting 2-hour workshop where you will discover the foundations of storytelling through hands-on exercises. Create stories that connect with readers — from building believable characters and crafting vivid settings to shaping tension, conflict, and resolution through plot. Learn all this and more at our beginner-friendly workshop. We hope to see you there!

Course Outline:

• Learn the foundations of fiction writing, including character, setting, and plot structure

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn storytelling essentials to create compelling narratives
• Discover your passion for writing and equip you with tools for further exploration
• Strategies to ignite your creativity and beat writer’s block
• Gain confidence in a supportive environment with an experienced tutor

What to bring:

• Pen and paper, or laptop/tablet
• Highlighters or anything else you might like to bring!

About the Tutor:

‘Aylish Dowsett is an award-winning writer and tutor. She teaches creative writing at Georges River Libraries, The Writers’ Studio, The Writing Quarter, Creative Writing Ink, and SGSCC. Her work has been published in Mythrill Fiction, Collider, Honi Soit, Grapeshot, The Quarry, and many others. She loves cats and all things weird and British.'

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled prior to the commencement and you will be informed.