This course is a hands-on guide to running a writers’ group, for
beginners or experienced writers. You will learn and try out writing exercises that really work, and find out how to use the internet to
help create a lively and supportive writers’ group.

Prerequisites:

Basic understanding of computers

Cost:

$198 pp (GST inc.)
Cost includes handouts, tea, coffee and biscuits.

Date/Time:

Tuesdays 31 October &, 7, 14, 21 November 2006,
Four evenings 10 – 4pm

  
            
What this course covers
            
            
• Establishing aims and objectives for the group
              
• Using the three basic models for a writers’
group: Write and share, Write and critique, A 
mix of the above
  
• Learning a range of effective and engaging 
writing exercises
Managing feedback in a group Expanding and 
developing the craft of writing
• Developing the art of critique and analysis:
Characters, Story-line, Structure, Theme, 
Setting, Point of view, Language