Students on our founder's similar past writing courses have said....
“The programme has been fantastic. I think we all had a steep learning curve. The quality of writing has continued to rise, which is surely the best indicator of success. Personally, I have also found the mentor system incredibly helpful. The mentor is supportive in both practical and emotional terms ... Fantastic people and the nature of the course fast-tracks those relationships”
“From the outset the programme has been an excellent experience ... The expected reticence of students and convenors changed as everyone relaxed... Exciting and challenging... A delightful, eclectic group of people who will become firm friends...”
“Master classes were very enjoyable... The course has been well planned and integrated and it is obvious that a great deal of reflection has taken place on relevant subject matter and development”
“Everything worked and I’ve gained heaps from the course. I really enjoy reading different writers, especially writers I may not have necessarily been exposed to.”
“The variety and diversity of guest seminar speakers was valuable. Each speaker had plenty of wisdom to impart and gave the class their full attention. The structure and challenges in each lesson were excellent”
“I found the writing exercises of enormous value and found that they broke the ice, not just in the class sense, but in terms of getting us to write in voices and about situations we wouldn’t ordinarily explore – really great. Master classes excellent... a mine of information and encouragement”
“Master classes worked, well-conceived technique classes worked, the general collegial nature of class worked...”
“The growth of a unified whole – discussions, exercises, blackboard diagrams, journal-writing all combined to develop the sense of a safe challenge that allowed writing and sharing of writing to grow... I found all visiting writers excellent and had a sense of privilege to be working with them in a small group... It is unusual to get so very many individuals combining so well. The mutual trust, respect and sense of fun makes this a great environment”
“I think the Director is an excellent facilitator and empowerer of the whole group”