The Writers' Studio

The Writers' Studio If your dream is to write, our inspirational courses, unique creative processes and tutor coaching will get you doing it. http://www.writerstudio.com.au

We’re so pleased that you’ve found our page, particularly if you are interested in developing your creativity, writing or story telling skills. We offer both Live in Studio and Online creative writing courses, specialising in short stories, novels and screenplays. Our flagship courses are:

· 4 Week Unlocking Creativity - Live in Studio or Online
· Write your novel or screenplay - Live in Studio o

r Online

Many people have a passionate desire to write fiction and long to see their books in print or their stories on the big screen. However, the desire to write is only the beginning. Writing is both an art and a craft and the Writers' Studio courses, developed over twenty five years, provide a practical and inspirational pathway to enable you to realise your writing dreams, whatever they may be. To learn more visit our website: www.writerstudio.com.au

Today is Session 5 of our First Draft Novel and Scriptwriting Course. The writers are roughly halfway through the course...
29/08/2026

Today is Session 5 of our First Draft Novel and Scriptwriting Course. The writers are roughly halfway through the course, exploring their story’s theme and brainstorming ways to increase the pressure on their main character, one key element in revealing character depth and creating a dramatic storyline.

Writing a novel or screenplay is a major undertaking.

The Writers’ Studio 10 Month Novel and Script First Draft Course provides writers with a step-by-step process that enables them to complete the first draft of their story in ten months. It is a profound journey of discovery where the story builds every session.

“Excellence is a commitment to completion.” Robert McKee

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Write that idea down!
29/08/2026

Write that idea down!

That first draft can feel really chaotic and overwhelming when you’re just starting out and you don’t have a process.
28/08/2026

That first draft can feel really chaotic and overwhelming when you’re just starting out and you don’t have a process.

27/08/2026

Changing your mindset about taking breaks.

Credit: Daniel Pink on ‘How I Write’ with David Perell

HENRY MILLER’S 11 COMMANDMENTS: 1. Work on one thing at a time until finished. 2. Start no more new books, add no more ...
26/08/2026

HENRY MILLER’S 11 COMMANDMENTS:

1. Work on one thing at a time until finished.
2. Start no more new books, add no more new material to “Black Spring.”
3. Don’t be nervous. Work calmly, joyously, recklessly on whatever is in hand.
4. Work according to Program and not according to mood. Stop at the appointed time!
5. When you can’t create you can work.
6. Cement a little every day, rather than add new fertilizers.
7. Keep human! See people, go places, drink if you feel like it.
8. Don’t be a draught-horse! Work with pleasure only.
9. Discard the Program when you feel like it—but go back to it next day. Concentrate. Narrow down. Exclude.
10. Forget the books you want to write. Think only of the book you are writing.
11. Write first and always. Painting, music, friends, cinema, all these come afterwards.

The first step in the creative process is to work out what you don't need. When you are writing a first draft, you need ...
25/08/2026

The first step in the creative process is to work out what you don't need. When you are writing a first draft, you need to let go of the need to be perfect immediately. It will crush your creativity.

As Anne Lamott said in Bird by Bird, “Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life, and it is the main obstacle between you and a sh*tty first draft.

“I think perfectionism is based on the insane belief that if you run carefully enough, hitting each stepping-stone just right, you won’t have to die. The truth is that you will die and a lot of people who aren’t even looking at their feet are going to do a whole lot better than you and have a lot more fun while they’re doing it. Besides, perfectionism will ruin your writing, blocking inventiveness, playfulness and life force.”

Writers are people who write. You can wait for more time, a better idea, or the confidence that you are ready. But write...
24/08/2026

Writers are people who write. You can wait for more time, a better idea, or the confidence that you are ready. But writers know that the best way to improve is to put words on the page and discover what happens.

Thinking about writing, talking about writing, and planning to write are not the same as actually writing. In our 4-Week Unlocking Creativity Course, participants quickly discover the unique quality of writing that emerges from the imagination, distinct from the logical and rational thoughts that often dominate our minds. What appears on the page often surprises and delights them, evoking a sense of wonder as they ask, “Where did that come from?”

This journey into the imagination is where true creativity is born. As Albert Einstein once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For while knowledge defines all we currently know and understand, imagination points to all we might yet discover and create.”

Embark on the adventure of writing a novel or screenplay because you love to write and feel in your heart you have a sto...
23/08/2026

Embark on the adventure of writing a novel or screenplay because you love to write and feel in your heart you have a story to tell, even though you may not know what it is when you start.

All you need to begin is the desire to write. The process of writing will take you on a journey where you discover the story you want to tell and who you are as a writer.

Some good tips to keep in mind if you've just started writing creatively or if you're coming back after a break!
23/08/2026

Some good tips to keep in mind if you've just started writing creatively or if you're coming back after a break!

"The easy, conversational tone of good writing comes only on the eighth rewrite." Paul Graham
22/08/2026

"The easy, conversational tone of good writing comes only on the eighth rewrite." Paul Graham

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