Year 9/10 Creative Writing Workshop

Year 9/10 Creative Writing Workshop – Talent 100

Unleash your creativity with Talent 100’s Creative Writing Workshop for Year 9 and 10 students. This three-hour workshop is designed to help students sharpen their narrative writing skills by focusing on descriptive language, crafting compelling characters, and creating immersive settings. Students will also learn to respond to stimulus materials, a crucial skill for school assessments and beyond.

Whether preparing for NAPLAN, honing skills for English assessments, or exploring your imagination, this workshop provides the tools and techniques to stand out.

Why Attend?

For Students:

• Boost Creativity: Explore innovative ways to write engaging and imaginative stories.
• Master Writing Techniques: Learn the art of “show, not tell” and advanced descriptive techniques.
• Prepare for Assessments: Develop skills essential for NAPLAN, HSC preparation, and school assignments.

What You’ll Learn

• Language Techniques: Enhance your descriptions with advanced tools and techniques.
• Show, Not Tell: Understand this critical narrative concept and how to apply it effectively.
• Character and Setting Creation: Write characters and settings that captivate your readers.
• Stimulus Response: Learn to analyse and write creatively based on stimulus materials, a key skill for exams.

Agenda

1:00 PM: Roll Call and Introductions

1:10 PM: Activity 1: Reading and Writing about Setting

2:00 PM: Break 1

2:10 PM: Activity 2: Reading and Writing about Characters

3:00 PM: Break 2

3:10 PM: Activity 3: Responding to a Stimulus

4:00 PM: Pickup

Dates and Locations

• Chatswood: Thursday, 23rd January, 1 PM – 4 PM
• Epping: Friday, 24th January, 1 PM – 4 PM

What to Bring

• A snack and drink for the break.
• A pencil case.
• Laptop (optional, but helpful for typing activities).

What We Supply

• Writing books and stationery for all activities.

Pricing

• $50 per student

Limited Spots Available!

Secure your place in this interactive workshop today and take the next step in your creative writing journey.