Gain the skills that are crucial for your writing career today with a wide range of Writing Skills workshop options at CAE.
Please note: All courses without ‘online’ in the title refer to a face to face delivery.
This course follows on from our Beginning Creative Writing course. Deepen and enrich your writing skills through workshopping and writing exercises in a supportive and constructive environment.
Currently, we have no dates scheduled for this course. Please contact us via email customer.care@boxhill.edu.au to register your interest.
A fun and informative course for people interested in creative writing but are unsure how to get started.
Saturday, 13th June - 3 classes
Session ID
HAG59002C
13 Jun - 27 Jun
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$395 / $375 (conc)
$395 / $375 (conc)
Teacher
Megan WATERS
Megan WATERS
Saturday, 29th August - 3 classes
Session ID
HAG59003C
29 Aug - 12 Sep
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$410 / $390 (conc)
$410 / $390 (conc)
Teacher
Megan WATERS
Megan WATERS
Saturday, 21st November - 3 classes
Session ID
HAG59004C
21 Nov - 5 Dec
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$410 / $390 (conc)
$410 / $390 (conc)
Teacher
Megan WATERS
Megan WATERS
Learn to capture thoughts on paper so they are strong and persuasive, but at the same time clear, concise, complete and correct.
Wednesday, 29th July - 2 classes
Session ID
SKT98102C
29 Jul - 30 Jul
9:30am - 4:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$465 / $442 (conc)
$465 / $442 (conc)
Teacher
Keat CHIEW
Keat CHIEW
Discover how to turn your life experiences into a powerful, authentic story—with AI as your creative partner, not your replacement. You’ll uncover themes, structure your memories, and craft a meaningful narrative that feels honest, grounded, and uniquely yours.
Sunday, 23rd August - 1 class
Session ID
HABB7601C
23 Aug - 23 Aug
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$195 / $185 (conc)
$195 / $185 (conc)
Teacher
Jannette DUNLOP
Jannette DUNLOP
Learn how to write about real life subjects including biography, autobiography, travel fiction, memoir and many other forms of non-fiction writing.
Tuesday, 14th July - 4 classes
Session ID
HAZ41902C
14 Jul - 11 Aug
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$405 / $385 (conc)
$405 / $385 (conc)
Teacher
Beverley EIKLI
Beverley EIKLI
Tuesday, 17th November - 4 classes
Session ID
HAZ41903C
17 Nov - 8 Dec
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$405 / $385 (conc)
$405 / $385 (conc)
Teacher
Beverley EIKLI
Beverley EIKLI
This practical novel writing course will teach you everything you need to know to begin on your novel journey, including character, plot development, structure, dialogue and description.
Thursday, 30th July - 5 classes
Session ID
HAL00403C
30 Jul - 27 Aug
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$495 / $470 (conc)
$495 / $470 (conc)
Teacher
Amanda APTHORPE
Amanda APTHORPE
Established Australian poet Claire Gaskin will guide you on your journey into the world of composing poetry.
Wednesday, 14th October - 5 classes
Session ID
HAN20803C
14 Oct - 11 Nov
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$495 / $470 (conc)
$495 / $470 (conc)
Teacher
Claire GASKIN
Claire GASKIN
Ready to finally write that book? Learn how to publish your work quickly and easily using free online tools.
Currently, we have no dates scheduled for this course. Please contact us via email customer.care@boxhill.edu.au to register your interest.
This practical course will teach you techniques to craft wonderfully imaginative short stories that will not only appeal to readers but captivate them from start to finish.
Thursday, 13th August - 5 classes
Session ID
HAP35402C
13 Aug - 10 Sep
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$495 / $470 (conc)
$495 / $470 (conc)
Teacher
Beverley EIKLI
Beverley EIKLI
Learn how to transform real-life facts into a compelling published story with former journalist and established author, Beverley Eikli.
Sunday, 2nd August - 1 class
Session ID
HABB6702C
2 Aug - 2 Aug
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$245 / $233 (conc)
$245 / $233 (conc)
Teacher
Beverley EIKLI
Beverley EIKLI
Sunday, 29th November - 1 class
Session ID
HABB6703C
29 Nov - 29 Nov
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$245 / $233 (conc)
$245 / $233 (conc)
Teacher
Beverley EIKLI
Beverley EIKLI
Unlock the secrets to transforming real-life stories into compelling narratives with novalist Beverley Eikli.
Sunday, 21st June - 1 class
Session ID
HABB6602C
21 Jun - 21 Jun
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$245 / $233 (conc)
$245 / $233 (conc)
Teacher
Beverley EIKLI
Beverley EIKLI
Sunday, 18th October - 1 class
Session ID
HABB6603C
18 Oct - 18 Oct
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$245 / $233 (conc)
$245 / $233 (conc)
Teacher
Beverley EIKLI
Beverley EIKLI
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