Two upcoming courses have places available - book now via newcastlewriters@gmail.com.

Creative Writing: Saturdays 13 &20 August, 10am-1pm

We try various writing exercises during the session and one at home during the week. We read published stories to learn what makes fiction writing effective: openings, endings, word choice,description, setting, characters and much more. Lots of fun is had along theway and we help your find your unique writing 'voice'.

Tutor: Karen Crofts (book via this email newcastlewriters@gmail.com): Hunter Writers Centre, The Lockup, 90 Hunter Street, Newcastle

Venue: Hunter Writers Centre, The Lockup, 90 Hunter Street, Newcastle

Cost: $55 for HWC members, $66 for non-members.
Feedback from previous courses can be viewed at www.newcastlewritersgroup.wordpress.com.

Writing for the Media: Saturday 30 July, 10am-4pm
Learn the art of feature writing, opinion writing and learn to perfect your pitch. Practice your ‘hook’, tune your use of humour, understand editing.
Max number per class: 15

Tutor: Karen Crofts

Venue: Hunter Writers Centre, The Lockup, 90 Hunter Street, Newcastle

Cost: $75 for HWC members, $85 for non-members

To book, please email newcastlewriters@gmail.com.