Discover the writer within in this engaging and supportive creative writing course for adults. Whether you're just beginning or already mid-way through a memoir, Your Words, Your Story provides the space, structure, and encouragement to help bring your story to life. Learn how to overcome blocks, find your authentic voice, and build confidence in a welcoming learning environment.
This course focuses on personal storytelling rather than grammar or literary rules. Through various writing exercises and group discussions, you'll foster a regular writing habit and connect with like-minded creatives.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and articulate your personal writing goals
- Overcome inner barriers and cultivate confidence in your unique voice
- Develop storytelling structure and build a regular writing practice
Course Outline
- Week 1: Discovering Your Inner Writer – Set goals and start writing with group feedback
- Week 2: Taming the Inner Critic – Reflect and learn creative techniques to silence doubt
- Week 3: Structuring Your Story – Story structure exercises and community sharing
- Week 4: Honouring Your Voice – Explore personal authenticity and strengthen writing voice
- Week 5: Embracing the Blank Page – Build momentum and creativity through new writing practices
- Week 6: Completion and Celebration – Share your story and plan next steps
Schedule & Pricing
- Dates: Wednesdays, 24 September – 29 October 2025
- Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm AEST
- Delivery: Online via Zoom
- Price: $399
You will learn
- Identify your goals as a writer and articulate them clearly
- Build confidence and discover your unique creative voice
- Structure your story in a format that suits your style
You will get
- Live online sessions with skilled facilitation
- Supportive peer feedback and creative exercises
- Tools and strategies to sustain a regular writing habit
Appropriate for
Adults looking to explore creative self-expression through writing, regardless of their prior experience.
What to bring
- Pen and notebook or digital device for writing
- Openness to creative exploration
- Your unique story and willingness to share
What to wear
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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