Creative writing workshops for aspiring authors of every age and ability across the Mornington Peninsula and beyond

I’m passionate about sharing my skills and knowledge, and after several years of mentoring beginner writers and helping emerging writers achieve their creative dreams, I started StoryCraft Creative Writing Workshops in 2017.

StoryCraft Creative Writing Workshops are fun, engaging, interactive, and educational workshops for aspiring writers of every age and ability across the Mornington Peninsula and beyond. My workshops have been enjoyed by children and adults in a variety of locations including festivals, libraries, community centres, schools and home school settings, bookstores, and in an online capacity. I am also a proud presenter for G.A.T.E.WAYS, tailoring literary programs designed to challenge and inspire gifted young writers around Australia and overseas.

My workshops are inclusive, supportive, nurturing small-group environments for people of every ability and level to increase their skills, knowledge, and confidence. For those who prefer a one-on-one approach to their learning, mentorship sessions for children or adults are a flexible and accessible option.

Is the writer inside you longing to be released? Is your Writers’ Group in need of a workshop that will build on skills and add additional resources to your ‘writer’s toolkit’? Are you a wanting to learn more about how and where to get your work published?

If you’ve been thinking about writing for a while now, or it’s time for the characters in your head to tell their story but you’re not sure where to start, a StoryCraft workshop is for you.

Focussing on key aspects of craft, narrative strategies and techniques, and literary devices, participants will leave a StoryCraft Workshop inspired, informed, and energised.

Currently-available creative writing workshops for teens and adults include:

• The Art of Worldbuilding

• Creating Memorable Characters

• Kickstart Your Writing (How to Ignite Creativity and Positivity)

• How and Where to Get Your Short Stories Published

• Editing Fundamentals

• Myths and Legends

• Writing Horror

• How to Write Realistic Settings

• Crafting Strong Beginnings

• Writing from the Senses

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Writing Workshops for children aged 8 -12 years old

Is your child a budding writer who would love to develop his or her skills? Is your school, home school, or library seeking fun and informative workshops designed to bring out the creativity in literary-loving students? The following children’s workshops are designed to inspire and educate participants aged 8-12 years:

• Enchanted Lands

• Planetary Postcards

• Animal Antics

• Descriptive Writing

• Pet Rock Adoption Stories

• Spooky Stories, Creepy Tales

• Pirates and Princesses

• Five Alive Writing Prompts

• Mixing Your Words

• Cat Magic

• Writing Historical Fiction

• Literary Collages (The art of ‘found poems’)

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“Thank you so very much, Rebecca. My daughter arrived home totally inspired and excited, and feeling empowered with the tools to help develop her writing. She really appreciated your teaching style, and the respectful way you listened to everyone’s ideas and input. She’s looking forward to working with you again ASAP.” R Loke

Whether writing is your hobby or your passion; for fun or for profit – If you’re ready to take your writing to the next level, book a StoryCraft workshop today or sign up to the newsletter below to receive all the latest news on availability.

Testimonials

“Your workshop on self-editing skills was exactly what I needed. It was actually a revelation!” G Matthews

“I now feel I have the resources, motivation and inspiration to move forward with my writing goals. Thanks for a terrific workshop, Rebecca.” J Lennox

“I just wanted to thank you for having the girls the other day…they had great fun, and spent the next two days with their heads in their notebooks writing away! Hopefully we will catch you for another course soon.” B Kennedy

“Engaging, enjoyable and embracing . Rebecca is full of knowledge and experience. Highly recommend.” D Hughes

“Thank you so very much, Rebecca. My daughter arrived home totally inspired and excited, and feeling empowered with the tools to help develop her writing. She really appreciated your teaching style, and the respectful way you listened to everyone’s ideas and input. She’s looking forward to working with you again ASAP.” R Loke

“Thanks for a brilliant workshop on how and where to get your short stories published, Rebecca. I loved it! So much valuable information and detailed handouts. It’s taken me from a place of wishy-washy dreams and plans to a position of action. I now feel I have all the tools I need to get my work out there. And miraculously, the dread of rejection has become the desire to gain my writer’s badges of honour. With much appreciation.” L McMillan

“Oscar wrote Volume 1 in your workshop and has since gone on to write another 10 volumes on his own since! Well done on inspiring such creativity. We will definitely be at the next one.” D. Grant

“Thank you! My daughter absolutely loved today. She has been busy writing her story.” Danielle S

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On the Mornington Peninsula, I’m fortunate to live, write, work, and play on Bunurong / Boon Wurrung Land. I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, and pay my respect to their elders: past, present, and emerging. I extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.