The Creative Writer
  VTM62

 

Is the great Australian novel burning inside you? Take the first step – online! Unlock the secrets of engaging readers, plotting, characterisation and editing. Improve your writing. Gain confidence. Learn the techniques. Hone your skills! Great for every experience level!

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Prerequisites:

None

 VTM62

Fee $ 275.00 Concession $ 248.01 (GST inclusive)

How to enrol:

Where enrolment is available online via the web, simply press the ‘Enrol’ button below. If enrolment is not available online, or, if you would prefer to enrol via phone, fax or in person, simply telephone us with your credit card details, or download and fax or mail your completed application form.

Enrolment Information

Enrol online:

Enrol offline: download application form

Session Dates

Term 3 2012
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VTM62 3CA
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25 Jul11 Sep7.30 - 9.30pm8Nelson
Term 4 2012
Enrol codeDaysStartsFinishesTimeSessionsCampus
VTM62 4A3
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10 Oct28 Nov7.30 - 9.30pm8Nelson
Dates in future terms will be shown closer to the beginning of those terms. Please check back later.

Target Audience

Anyone wanting to learn how to overcome writer's block and to build your confidence.

Course Content

A combination of class participation and self managed practice. Depending on the experience and requirements of participants, topics may include: • The secrets of powerful writing Use of the whole brain Overcoming writer’s block • The writing cycle Preparation First draft Editing Publication Marketing / Self-promotion • Awareness of different writing mediums Poetry Fiction Non-fiction Script writing Journal writing • The riches of your life On completion of this course you will have correct and proper use of grammar, techniques to overcome writers block, and built fun and confidence into the creative writing experience.

Materials

Pen and paper.

Refund Policy (short courses)

Course Withdrawal & Refunds: Fee refunds will only be issued if a course withdrawal request is received at least five (5) working days prior to the date of course commencement. A 25% administration fee will be charged. No refunds will be issued for withdrawal requests received after this time.

Course Transfers: Students wishing to transfer to a future start date of the same course will be accepted if a request is received at least five (5) working days prior to the date of course commencement, and providing a suitable future course offering is available. For all transfer requests, a $35 transfer fee will apply.

Course Cancellation by the Institute: Where a course is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be issued.

Processing of refunds takes a minimum of twelve (12) working days. All refunds will be made directly to the payee, and will be mailed to the payee’s address as shown on the application form. For online/web-based fee payments made via credit card, refunds will only be made to the payee’s credit card as was used for the original fee payment.

Short Course Information Centre

Phone: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Fax: (application form) to
(03) 9286 9930



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