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Literature and Writing Courses | WEA Sydney

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Literature and Writing Courses

Literature and Writing Courses

Analyse texts and develop your own writing style with guided support. Build skills in interpretation and expression across a range of genres. Ideal for readers and aspiring writers alike.

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Women in the Shadow

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Question why women's histories disappear in the specific fields of History, Art, Science and Literature. We will ask, who writes, paints and publishes, and for whom, and whose voices remain today?
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$175 Limited inc GST / $157

Women in the Shadow

<p>We will dig deep to discover the army of women who were busy working in the shadow, while men happily bathed in the spotlight. Each week of this course will be devoted to a different area of study

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Fri 5 Jun - Fri 26 Jun 2026
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Georgette Heyer: Creator of the Regency Novel

Literature and Writing Courses
Discover how Georgette Heyer created the Regency novel. Explore her life, research and writing style, and why her wit, characters and worlds remain so beloved.
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$71 Limited inc GST / $64

Georgette Heyer: Creator of the Regency Novel

<p>Georgette Heyer shaped the Regency novel through meticulous research, sharp wit and memorable characters. This course explores her life, writing and lasting influence, examining how she created a

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Thu 25 Jun
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Timeless Tales - Storytelling for Memorable Social Occasions

Literature and Writing Courses
Practical and interactive workshops to enhance your confidence, charisma and character when you make a speech for family and friends. Explore storytelling frameworks, tips and tricks to entertain your audience.
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Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson: The Great Bulletin Debate

One Night Only Courses
Rivals in literature, Patterson and Lawson also had very different views on society. Ostensibly about the City versus the Bush, their 1890s competition showed much deeper differences.
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Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson: The Great Bulletin Debate

<p>Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson were rivals not only in literature but in their visions of Australian society. This lively session revisits their famous 1890s debate, often framed as city versus

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Fri 15 May
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So, You Want to be a Writer?

Literature and Writing Courses
Everyone has a story they want to tell, but how do you get around to telling it? You can write it, if you're willing to try some "writer-ly tricks" and avoid the traps.
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Transforming Your Writing: Creative Storytelling Workshop

Literature and Writing Courses
Have an experience, idea or story to tell? Work on short pieces or a mini-memoir in a supportive workshop that helps you turn thoughts into written form and grow your work with constructive feedback.
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Creative Writing: Where to Begin

Literature and Writing Courses
Always wanted to write but unsure how to begin? This one-off course offers practical tips, prompts and insights into how writers work, to help you get started.
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Cross-Cultural Literature 2

Literature and Writing Courses
Explore cultural themes within short stories and novellas from all over the world. Stories are from academically respected authors, most written in the 20th century.
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