Join Bad Writers Club in person at The Chestnut Tree Bookshop in West Footscray or on Zoom for this four-week immersive writing course.

In this creative writing course, you will learn essential techniques to develop compelling and well-rounded characters, build engaging plots, and discover your unique voice as a writer.

The course will provide a step-by-step approach to crafting immersive stories that resonate with readers. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced writer, this course will help you sharpen your storytelling skills and bring your ideas to life.

By the end of this course, you will have the tools and knowledge to craft compelling stories that resonate with readers and reflect your unique voice as a writer.

Course overview:

Week one: Building well-rounded characters

Week two: Character and conflict

Week three: Plotting

Week four: Discovering themes and finding your voice

This class will help you:

• Gain confidence in expressing your unique perspective through storytelling

• Learn the fundamental elements that make a story work

• Develop nuanced and well-rounded characters

• Create immersive worlds for your characters to inhabit

• Construct engaging and well-structured plots

• Discover your writing voice and style

• Explore various writing techniques and strategies

• Nurture your growth as a writer

Note: Throughout the course, worksheets and light homework assignments will be provided to reinforce the concepts discussed in each session.

Enjoy drinks and nibbles on us!

What you'll get

• Custom workshop materials: workbook, worksheets, pens, and stationery

• In-person attendees receive snacks and drinks

• 1:1 assistance

• Fully accessible venue

• A safe, welcoming, and inspiring space