Creative nonfiction writing workshop notepad and pen on desk
AU$199.00
Next: Sat, 14 Mar 10:00AM (AEDT)

Writing: Stories Short & True


Improve your storytelling skills with our short story writing workshop in Sydney. Drawing inspiration from acclaimed authors like Helen Garner, Tim Winton, and David Sedaris, this one-day class helps you learn how to craft personal experiences into compelling creative nonfiction. Learn to embrace your narrative voice, workshop key themes, and explore how everyday moments become meaningful stories.

This workshop emphasises initiating the writing process and finding material in your lived experiences. Although practical writing time is included, please note that it is not a technical writing critique session.

Course Outline

  • Explore stories by significant authors including Helen Garner, Tim Winton, and David Sedaris
  • Workshop emergent themes from literature to inform your own writing
  • Learn to mine your everyday life for rich storytelling opportunities
  • Practice short form writing and share work with the group (optional)

Schedule & Pricing

  • Next sessions: 14 March 2026 and 19 September 2026
  • Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Course fee: $199

What to Bring

  • Download the course notes from your confirmation email
  • Pen and notebook or a device for in-class writing

Details

6 hours

You will learn

  • Understand creative nonfiction through works by renowned authors
  • Identify story opportunities in everyday life
  • Develop your own narrative voice for engaging nonfiction writing

You will get

  • Hands-on workshop with writing practice
  • Expert instruction in creative nonfiction approaches
  • Opportunity to share and receive feedback on your writing

Appropriate for

Beginners and individuals with some creative writing experience looking to upskill


Preparation

What to bring

  • Course notes (downloadable via confirmation email)
  • Pen and notebook or writing device
  • Enthusiasm to explore personal storytelling

What to wear

Casual


Your Teacher

Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

38 reviews

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.

5.0 (2 reviews)
Heather
Sep 2025
Course and tutor very welcoming, engaging and encouraging. Presented info, examples and exercises with support to brainstorm ideas and write a short piece... Highly recommended.
Sandra
Sep 2025
Met some talented, interesting, like minded people.

Terms

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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