Writing courses and workshops available in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby

Writing plays a key role across all our lives – from scribbling a shopping list to filling out a job application.

At Byron Community College, brush up on your everyday or business writing skills or explore exciting new worlds of creativity with words.

Learn to craft better essays, create your first novel or begin your own engaging blog through our wide-range of writing short courses and workshops.

Whether for work or pleasure, find the writing course for you.

Finish That Novel

If you’ve been struggling to complete that memoir, novel or non-fiction book, it may be time to rethink your approach to writing. Using examples from our greatest writers, the author of 21 books offers proven tools and tips to restructure your time, workspace, words and inner-critic, to complete the first draft and get that book done! A fun, conversational workshop for anyone hoping to get to ‘The End’. What to bring Pen and paper Important information Once your enrolment is... [More]

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First Words 1

Though spellbinding in its effects, creative writing itself isn’t magical. Whether you’ve always wanted to write and not known where to start, or just want to start scribbling, we’ll make a beginning. Take a peep at attitudes affecting creativity and at what stops us writing. We’ll then plunge headlong into sorting story ideas, exploring characters, description and dialogue, learning how to give feedback, and revising and editing. This is a creative writing course for anyone... [More]

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Make Money Writing For Online - Online Class

There’s so many opportunities to make money as a freelance writer for online and social media. In this course you will learn... The fundamentals of writing for online and social How to create great story ideas that will be picked up How to construct compelling articles with killer headlines How to pitch stories and where to get freelance work from How much you should ask for your work Who is it for? Freelance writers or for people who want to be Content writers for blogs, articles,... [More]

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Blogging Bootcamp - Online Class

Let’s take your blog to the next level! Learn how to create and run an international, professional and captivating blog that impresses. Join professional blogger, writer and art designer, Louise Sommer, and learn the ropes of creating a great blog; from the visual design to writing, the content, structure, branding and getting the word out! Professional blogging demands great content, a visually inviting and pleasing look – all created through careful planning, clear product... [More]

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Word Play Poetry

Are you ready to jump into the poetry pond? To experience the everyday magic of words in a fun, collaborative way? You may have been daunted by encounters with obscure and difficult poems, wondered if you could ever write a poem, or want inspiration to write more. This course offers the opportunity to read, write and experiment with crafting poems of your own. What to bring: Pen and paper Own refreshments Important information Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a... [More]

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First Words Advanced

If you enjoy writing and would like to explore it further in a supportive and creative environment where ideas flourish, join us. Whether you want to develop the process of short story writing, or larger projects, this course will be invaluable. Together we will delve into technique and theory, while learning how to develop our stories. We will use constructive feedback, understand the role of the inner critic and touch on research toward publication. What to bring Pen and paper... [More]

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The Raddest Self Care Course Eva

The Raddest Self Care Eva course is a creative personal adventure! Incorporating beginner friendly art and reflective writing activities. This course is a chance to honour your life and take stock, so you can put your best foot forward!  The seven essential areas of self-care are our framework: Emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, social, financial and relational.  When we bring sparkles of attention to even one aspect, the whole self benefits.  Students will leave with... [More]

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English Skills for Work and Study

The ability to use English with confidence in all skill areas - reading, writing and oral communication - is necessary for successful work or study. It not only broadens work and study options, but makes work and study easier, more productive and more enjoyable. This course is aimed at people who feel that their work and study life would be better if they improved their English skills. Over eight weeks you will be: Provided with plenty of opportunities to practice your speaking and... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency.

• Read and respond to simple informal workplace texts (FSKRDG006)
• Write simple workplace information (FSKWTG006)

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The Art of Zine Making

Come and learn about the alternative and underground world culture of Zines! What are zines? How do you zine?  A zine (pronounced zeen), as in maga-zine(!) is the artform known as self-published DIY journals and magazines combining mixed media, uncensored expression, homemade literature, and/or autobiographical elements. This class will teach the history of zines, their creative possibilities, and how to make your own zine! Explore the limitless no-rules world of zines and... [More]

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