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πŸ†• CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

Introducing our two brand new Creative Writing classes with poet and bestselling novelist, Dominic Hoey!

Find out more information and enrol online using the links below, or visit our website for more details at villagesquare.org.nz...

β€£β€£β€£ Creative Writing: Playing with Words

A fun and relaxed class looking at creative ways to shake up your writing. The classes will be made up of a mix of exercises and writing prompts - prefect for beginners and more experienced writers looking to get out of their comfort zone.

β€’ Tuesdays, 12-2pm
β€’ Start date: 30 July
β€’ 8-week course for $195
β€’ villagesquare.org.nz...

β€£β€£β€£ Creative Writing: Telling Your Story

Learn he tools you need to bring your prose to life. The classes will be relaxed with an emphasis on learning craft and applying it to students' own stories. Each week we'll look at a different technique and break down how you can apply it to your writing.

β€’ Wednesdays, 6-8pm
β€’ Start date: 31 July
β€’ 8-week course for $195
β€’ villagesquare.org.nz...-story

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