Creative writing

Author Belinda Murrell provides feedback on writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Zoya Patel will provide feedback on your essays and creative non-fiction, enabling you to hone your skills

Poet Ivy Ireland will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.

Do you have a draft manuscript of adult fiction or memoir? Are you looking for feedback and tips to improve your work?

Author Eugen Bacon will provide feedback on your short fiction, enabling you to hone your skills over three months.

A space to meet other writers, write and share your work

Multi award-winning playwright Hilary Bell will take you through the fundamentals of playwriting.

Learn the principles of character creation and the many dialogue techniques and tips that make dialogue memorable.

Non-Fiction Assessments Lliane Clarke

Access your authentic voice on the page

transforming writing into dance by exploring themes in global mythology and personal narrative

Awards Night for The DLA

Improve your writing, meet fellow writers and get inspired

Helen Garner talks grace, grit and the power of AFL

This workshop examines the importance of the opening sentence, opening paragraphs and opening chapters.

If you’re building a career as a freelance writer or journalist, learn the essential skills and valuable techniques.

This online course will empower you to elevate your sentences from ordinary to sublime.