Writing for Modernity Workshop

What you'll learn

Learn to write for our modern time with our writing short courses online and in Sydney!

This workshop is designed to empower students to express their ideas in terms that are immediately and precisely appreciated by any audience. This will be explored through the principles of clarity and honesty, which are invaluable due to their very scarcity in modernity. You will learn how to portray your sense of individuality and personality through your writing by mastering the craft-based and technical foundations, but also by gaining an appreciation of the underlying philosophy behind clear writing.

This course is for those whose professional or personal lives demand clear communication. Whether it be for marketing, presentations or emails, the craft of solid writing is a lifetime pursuit. Why settle for your current level of expertise when a world of colour, vigour and magic in language not only exists but could be available to you. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this writing workshop, you should be able to:

• Clarify and straighten your thoughts to express yourself more effectively using concise and clear language when communicating.
• Transform and translate meandering and ambiguous sentences into well-structured and understandable ones.
• Gain a deeper appreciation for the artistry of language and its relationship to personal identity and expression, fostering a greater sense of connection to your writing.
• Develop a sense of pride and individuality in your writing, recognising that it is a reflection of your unique voice and perspective as a human, rather than a robotic or formulaic output.

Course Content

What will be covered in this writing workshop?

• The principles of clear and honest writing.
• Mastering the three fundamental basics for a technical foundation: clarity, structure and precision.
• The philosophy behind this form of writing and its necessity in our modern age.
• Answering the questions of what is unclear writing, what its ubiquity means for individuals and organisations, and why we should write clearly.

Intended Audience

Who is this writing workshop for?

This workshop is suitable for anyone, including beginners, looking to improve their personal or professional writing. It is perfect for anyone looking to adapt their writing to modern times and maintain their individuality.