Your Words, Your Story: A Writing Course for Adults

What you'll learn

Learn creative writing and personal storytelling with our writing short courses in Sydney!

You’ve carried your story in your heart—now it’s time to put it on the page. Whether you’ve never written a word since school or you’re halfway through a memoir, this supportive course will give you the confidence, structure, and tools to finally begin—or finish—your story. Join this hands-on course designed for adults who want to express themselves through writing, regardless of experience or background.

You might be crafting a letter, a blog, a play, a novel, a poem, or something entirely your own. You’ll learn how to overcome internal obstacles, quiet your inner critic, and discover your own authentic writing voice. This course is less about literary rules and more about creative freedom—it’s about telling your story, your way.

This is not an English class. You won’t be asked to study grammar, syntax, or literary devices. Instead, you’ll explore creative self-expression in a safe, encouraging space with a skilled facilitator who understands that sometimes, the hardest part is just starting.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this storytelling course, you should be able to:

Identify and articulate your goals as a writer
Recognise and overcome personal blocks to writing
Develop greater confidence and self-belief in your creative voice
Establish a regular writing habit with supportive techniques
Shape and structure your story in a form that suits you
Connect with a community of like-minded storytellers

Course content

Week 1: Discovering Your Inner Writer

Introductions and personal goals
Meet your inner saboteur
“Once Upon A Time” writing exercise
First writing practice and group feedback

Week 2: Taming the Inner Critic

Sharing progress and reflections
“Slaying the Dragon” creative mindset exercise
Guided writing time and feedback

Week 3: Structuring Your Story

Progress check-in
“Building Your Story One Brick at a Time” exercise.
Storytellers Q&A and writing session

Week 4: Honouring Your Voice

Progress check-in
“What Model Is My Typewriter?” authenticity exercise
Writing practice and feedback

Week 5: Embracing the Blank Page

Overcoming resistance
“Revere the Blank Page” creativity exercise
Writing session and group discussion

Week 6: Completion and Celebration

Revisit your goals and assess progress
Strategies to maintain momentum
Accountability tools and next steps
Sharing your story with the world
Optional continued support

This course is ideal for adults—particularly those with lived experience—who feel they have a story within them and are ready to bring it to life. Whether you want to write a personal letter, a song, a blog, a book, or anything in between, this course will empower you to take that first (or final) step.

The world needs storytellers—and your story matters.

This course has no current classes. Please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join waitlist for Your Words, Your Story: A Writing Course for Adults