Storytelling: Write & Tell with Impact
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Everybody has a story to tell. This storytelling course helps you craft and confidently tell your personal tales—whether at a social gathering, job interview, or on stage. Popular storytelling platforms such as The Moth and Storyclub show that engaging stories resonate far and wide. Led by professional storyteller and comedian John Knowles, this course offers step-by-step guidance in creating, refining, and performing your story.
Through writing exercises, illustrated examples, and performance coaching, you'll learn to find, distill, and deliver a powerful true story that will captivate your audience. Gain practical storytelling techniques and build stage presence, leaving equipped with a story you're ready to share anywhere.
Course Outline
- Session 1: What makes great oral storytelling? Connectedness, humour, and pathos.
- Session 2: Study and share quick stories that create impact.
- Session 3: Master foundational storytelling concepts like scene setting, vulnerability, and listener engagement.
- Session 4: Map your life’s story-worthy peaks and valleys to find compelling content.
- Session 5: Construct narratives with plot points and build emotional arcs.
- Session 6: Emphasize sensory and emotional elements, and refine character portrayals.
- Session 7: Enhance delivery with stage presence, voice modulation, body language, and mock performances.
Schedule & Pricing
- Next start: 17 February 2026 – 31 March 2026
- Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Location: 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
- Price: $399
Details
You will learn
- Create structured and compelling personal stories
- Gain practical storytelling and stagecraft techniques
- Build confidence in writing and performing stories
You will get
- Guided storytelling techniques with professional insights
- Constructive feedback on your personal narrative
- A safe, supportive space to practice and perform
Appropriate for
Beginners and anyone interested in enhancing their communication and storytelling skills.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook and pen or laptop for writing
- Personal anecdotes to develop into stories
- Openness to feedback and group interaction
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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