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NSW WRITERS' CENTRE COURSES 2010
‘There’s nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and open a vein.’ Walter Wellesley “Red” Smith
For nearly twenty years the New South Wales Writers’ Centre has been doing everything in its power to enable writers to get their next, or their first, manuscript out of their imagination and into print. Now its your turn.
Our second program for 2010 provides you with a range of long and short courses across the world of writing from the craft of being a writer to the art of getting your word onto the page. Our tutors are all active writers, like you, and are passionate about teaching. Within our courses you will find writers of the calibre of Geoffrey Atherden, Hilary Bell, Melina Marcetta, James Roy, Libby Gleeson, Cate Kennedy and Kate Forsyth. Aside from being great writers you will find, as past workshop participants have, that they are also great teachers.
Please find below essential information for all course participants regarding enrolments, refunds, Centre facilities and arrangements for the day. To view our month by month program, simply click on the links below.
Browse by Month:
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Browse by Category:
Alternative Media
Crime
Dramatic Writing
Editing
Fiction
Food Writing
Historical Fiction
Humour
Non-Fiction
Memoir
Speculative Fiction
Travel
Poetry
Professional Development
Writing for Children and Young Adults
Young Writers
Enrolments
All participants must book and pay in advance to secure their place. Students who have not enrolled and made payment prior to the course commencement date will not be permitted to attend.
You can enrol in any course here on our website. The NSW Writers’ Centre also accepts phone or in person enrolments. Call (02) 9555 9757. Our office is open Monday to Saturday, 9am – 5pm. Please be sure to give us your telephone number and email address when booking.
You can also enrol by mail. Click here to download an enrolment form. Simply fill out the form, attach payment and post to the address below. Please note, however, that a course may be sold out by the time your enrolment reaches us. For a guarenteed place, the Centre advises enrolling by phone or online.
NSW Writers' Centre
PO Box 1056
Rozelle NSW 2039
Cheques and Money Orders
Enrolments by cheque or money order can only be taken by phone. Call the Centre on 9555 9757 to secure your place. However, please be aware that the NSW Writers’ Centre will only hold a place for you one week after the booking date. If cheque, money order or cash is not received by this date, the student’s place in the course is no longer guaranteed. Cheques must be received no later than the Monday before the course starts.
Concession Prices
Concessions are available only to members who hold a valid Seniors, Pension or Student card.
Payment by Instalment
Students who are unable to pay their course fee as one sum may be eligible to pay for payment by instalment. Contact the Centre office on (02) 9555 9757 for more information.
Food and Drink
The NSW Writers’ Centre provides tea and coffee making facilities. Course participants are advised bring their own lunch as there are no cafes within close walking distance.
What To Bring
All course participants should bring pen, paper and their lunch. Individual courses may have other requirements. Check the course description for details.
Course Location
Unless otherwise stated, all our courses are held at the NSW Writers’ Centre in Rozelle. For directions to the Centre, including transport information, click here. When you arrive at the Centre, there will be a sign directing you to your room.
Under 18s
Please note, students under 18 wishing to participate in any course (except Teen Writers Get Serious!) must provide the Centre with three weeks’ notice.
Refund Policy
Please choose your course carefully. Once your enrolment has been processed we cannot refund (either in full or part of) your course fee. We cannot accept responsibility for changes in your work or personal commitments that prevent your attendance.
In the event that you should wish to withdraw from a course, you must inform the NSW Writers’ Centre at least fourteen days in advance of course commencement to receive a full credit. Withdrawals with at least seven days prior to course commencement will be eligible for a 50% credit.
If the Centre cancels or withdraws a course for whatever reason, you can choose to either receive a credit or be refunded in full.
Advertised Dates and Times
Advertised dates and times of courses may change or be cancelled without warning. If this is the case, all reasonable attempts will be made to contact you via email and telephone. However, confirmation of starting time remains the responsibility of the student.
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