CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS and PERFORMANCES

The Writer/Performer in YOUR school or Homeschool group
Upper Primary/Junior H.S. (Brisbane area)
Class (up to 30 students) or small group sessions


TOPICS

(one or two per session)
1. Poetry Workshop – using work by Lyn Hurry
2. Writing a simple Radio Play
3. Playing with Words: Games to build Vocabulary and Ideas
4. Humour – especially in Verse
5. Creating a Character: Flesh on the Skeleton
6. From Page to Stage: writing and performing a Poem or Monologue
7. Simple but Riveting Short Stories
8. Duologues and Monologues
(others by arrangement)

COST
30-minute session: $50.00; 1 hour session: $80.00
(includes travel expenses)

All materials provided except pens, pencils.
Signed Certificate of Participation

CONTACT: Lyn Hurry B.A. Dip. Ed. Dip. T.
Published writer of children’s and adult work
Editor GROW Magazine and GROW – Under the Southern Cross anthology/CD
Coordinator Omega Christian Writers
Actor and singer (Harvest Rain Theatre)

Phone: (07) 3715 6087
Fax: (07) 3715 6097
Email: lynhurry@bigpond.com



SCWIBES
Society of Christian Writers Instrumental in Boasting of Emmanuel our Saviour

WRITING COURSES for CHRISTIANS

BY CORRESPONDENCE, EMAIL,
OR PERSONAL TUTORING

A personalised course
to suit the needs and abilities of individuals

Practical Tuition
*Hone your basic writing skills

*Develop your creativity and confidence

*Use your God-given gift to advantage
in your church and community

*Pass on your knowledge and skills to others


TUTOR: (Mrs) Lyn Hurry - Committed Christian; Retired Teacher; Published Writer; Editor GROW Anthology; Coordinator Omega Christian Writers; Currently studying for Masters in Creative Writing (Tabor Adelaide)

13 O’Reilly St, Sinnamon Park, Qld 4073.
Ph: (07) 3715 6087; Fax: (07) 3715 6097
Email: HYPERLINK "mailto:lynhurry@bigpond.com" lynhurry@bigpond.com


TUITION FEES (includes all postage TO students where necessary)
Payment Options: a). total fee in advance; b). by instalments; c). per lesson
Complete Course - Lessons One to Ten $250.00 total
Introductory Course - Lessons One to Three $75.00 total
Individual Lessons - Four to Ten $30.00 per lesson

Payment should be made by cheque or postal as arranged to:
Writerlynks GROW Magazine, PO box 603, Kenmore 4069
OR
Direct Credit to: A/c # 121788202 BSB # 633000


SCWIBES
SHORT WRITING COURSES for CHRISTIANS

EXAMPLE of COURSE OUTLINE

Lesson One - Writing Tools
Revision/Review of basic skills:
a). Punctuation b). Spelling c). Vocabulary

Lesson Two - Style and Ideas
Develop your techniques through enjoyable and encouraging exercises

Lesson Three - Character Development
Ways to build exciting new people and credible dialogue

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Lesson Four - Writing for Juveniles and Teenagers
Performance Poetry

Lesson Five - Writing for Juveniles and Teenagers
Creating Stories to Read and to Tell

Lesson Six - Writing for Juveniles and Teenagers
Monologues, Duologues and Skits

Lesson Seven – Homespun Humour
Ideas and techniques for anecdotes, verse and speeches for various situations
Lesson Eight – Writing for the Community
a). Letters and cards, b). Bulletins and Newsletters c). Articles and Reports

Lesson Nine - Marketing Your Writing
a). Editing and Proofreading b). Presentation of Manuscripts c). Self-publishing

Lesson Ten - Writing Groups
a). Leading a Group b). Developing Ideas c). Sharing and Networking d). Useful exercises.







CONDITIONS

COURSE CONTENT
*Lessons One to Three are presented as a separate introductory course - recommended for students new to creative writing or to those needing to revise basic skills.
*Lessons Four to Ten may be completed in sequence, or students may select any number at random, according to their personal preferences.
*Each lesson will contain a complete package with information, references, practice examples, and designated questions and exercises to be returned to the tutor.
*The tutor will make comments and suggestions. (Marks, reflecting the tutor’s personal opinion - not aligned with any institution - will be given only if requested by the student).
*Standards of marking and comment will equate with senior high school recommendations, but differences in age and education will be considered where appropriate. This is a personalised course to suit the needs and abilities of individuals.
*Future course content may alter or expand to suit student requirements and community needs.

CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY
*SCWIBES is biblical but non-denominational in outlook.
*The presumption will be that enrolling students worship the Triune God and recognise Jesus Christ as their Saviour.
*Writing exercises and examples will include biblical references and other appropriate good literature.

TIME FRAME
*The first lesson will be sent directly to students once the enrolment-agreement details and appropriate payment have been received.
*There is no time limit; students complete work at their own pace.
*Student returns completed lesson at own expense for comment by tutor.
*Subsequent lessons will be sent within a month, enclosed with a copy of the previous lesson with full comments and suggestions.
* Arrangement may be made for snail-mailing lessons and replies if student has no email.

RECORDS
*The tutor will maintain confidential records of each student’s work - including photocopies (or email printouts) of lessons and responses, dates of correspondence sent and received, payments made - until course has been completed.
*It is recommended students keep a copy of each lesson’s work and of all payments and receipts.

COMMUNICATION
*Tutor, Lyn Hurry, will be available for personal assistance by phone, fax or email. Students should feel welcome to discuss their work at any time.
Phone: (07) 3715 6087; Fax: (07) 3715 6097; Email: HYPERLINK "mailto:lynhurry@bigpond.com" lynhurry@bigpond.com