Creative writing courses taught by New Zealand’s leading authors.
Location
Our teaching rooms are in the waterfront rooms at the Voyager Maritime Museum, on Princes Wharf, downtown Auckland. Entry is through the Waterfront Cafe, and then turn right. Parking is available after 5pm ($8 for unlimited evening stay) at the City Council Downtown Carpark (two minute walk across overbridge to the Creative Hub) or free of charge after 6pm on surrounding streets. The Britomart Transport Centre is a three minutes walk away.
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Introduction to Creative Writing
Next Start: Thursday 30th Jan 2020, 6pm-8.30pm ... or any time ONLINE. This six week / eight module course is designed for anyone who would like to build their creative writing skills. It's taught in our downtown CBD meeting room, or online, by Commonwealth Writers Prize-winning author John Cranna.
Fiction / Memoir Writing Course
Next Start: Sept, 2020 or anytime ONLINE. This 30 week course is for those who would like to write a work of fiction or a memoir. We help you find your own distinctive voice through workshops, exercises and supportive group feedback. The course features workshops by many leading NZ authors. We also match you to an established author for one-on-one mentoring.
Summer Fiction School Jan 10-12th 2020
A three day summer school that introduces you to the core creative writing techniques used by professional authors. Have fun and learn new skills in an upbeat group environment. Taught by Commonwealth Writer's Prize winner John Cranna.
Book Editing & Publication Service
We offer a professional publication service. This includes editing, layout, design and other steps up to publication stage. Former NZ Listener and Penguin editor Finlay MacDonald will be your guide.
