Storytelling: Write & Tell Stories With Impact
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Everybody has a story to tell. Stories captivate, entertain and motivate people. Being able to confidently tell your story at a gathering, job interview, business event or on stage is a powerful skill that can enhance both personal and professional interactions.
This storytelling course, taught by professional storyteller, comedian and facilitator John Knowles, provides a practical, step-by-step guide to discovering, crafting, and telling compelling personal stories. You'll explore performance storytelling techniques through writing, presentation skills, and coaching in stagecraft.
Through engaging sessions, you’ll uncover the themes of your life, learn ways to structure and script your narrative, and develop skills to confidently present it to a live audience.
Course Content
- Session 1: Understand exceptional storytelling and why pathos and humour are powerful tools
- Session 2: Explore admired oral storytellers and share a short personal story
- Session 3: Learn setting, characterisation, building tension, and the art of vulnerability
- Session 4: Unearth meaningful life stories and match genre/context to your audience
- Session 5: Craft plotlines, narrative arcs, and enhance emotional resonance
- Session 6: Refine delivery using voice, movement, and sensory/emotional elements
- Session 7: Apply storytelling skills on stage, including a confidence-building practice run
Schedule & Pricing
- Next session: 17 February 2026 – 31 March 2026 (Tuesdays, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm)
- Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
- Course fee: $399
Details
You will learn
- Craft and deliver impactful personal stories with authenticity
- Apply performance skills like stagecraft and vocal delivery
- Gain techniques for writing and refining spoken narratives
You will get
- Personalised coaching from expert storyteller John Knowles
- Valuable performance and communication abilities
- A supportive environment for story development and sharing
Appropriate for
Beginners and individuals seeking to improve interpersonal communication and storytelling skills.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook and pen or digital device for writing
- Prepared personal anecdotes or ideas to develop
- Openness to feedback and participation
What to wear
Casual
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney 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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