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SHORT COURSES
Writing 101: Basics of Writing
Join Michelle Elvy in this introductory writing course to build your writing confidence. This basic writing course will explore the ‘how to’ of writing, from building-block structures to meanings between the lines. Explore different writing forms that will help in your own writing, be it fiction, poetry, essay or business materials.
Each week, participants will be introduced to a topic with an introductory set of discussion points, writing assignments along with recommended reading and a chance to share your writing drafts.
About the trainer
Michelle Elvy is an accomplished writer, editor, and once-upon-a-time historian based in Dunedin, New Zealand. She shares her expertise as an online instructor at 52|250 A Year of Writing and contributes to the literary community as the editor of Flash Frontier: An Adventure in Short Fiction and the chair of New Zealand's National Flash Fiction Day. Additionally, Michelle serves as the reviews editor for Landfall, the oldest literary journal in NZ.
Her widely published and anthologised works encompass stories, poetry, travel writing, and reviews. Notable among her literary achievements are the books the everrumble (2019) and the other side of better (2021), as well as anthologies like ’Bonsai: Best small stories of Aotearoa New Zealand’ (2018) and ‘Ko Aotearoa Tātou | We Are New Zealand’ (2020). She is currently working alongside Ihimaera on ‘Love in the Time of COVID: A Chronicle of a Pandemic’, a forthcoming anthology scheduled for 2023 featuring voices from around the world.
Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.
COURSE SCHEDULE
ONLINE CLASSES
| No. of classes | Days | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Every Sat | 27 Apr – 15 Jun 2024 | 10:00am – 12:00pm |
Application Information
Laptop and writing materials.
Art and language students, prospective art students, art enthusiasts, teachers and/or anyone interested in an introductory writing course.
$520.00
Note: Course fee not inclusive of application fee and GST.