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And those not calling themselves writers...yet.
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Upcoming Writing Courses
Empowered Beginnings
On demand course for beginner poets. Begin your poetry journey with confidence, not academic jargon. Find out more.
Empowered Edits
On demand course for beginner and emerging poets. Edit your drafts to get them publication ready. Find out more.
Poetry Circles
For poets at all stages. Upload your poems for feedback each week, and provide feedback to other students. All online, so you can join from anywhere in the world. Next circle opens in July, join the waitlist. Find out more.
Write your Family History
For those with an interest in genealogy, or who have a story they need to get down. Coming Soon. Join the newsletter for updates. Join the newsletter.
Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop
June 21, Ballarat, Victoria. In person poetry writing workshop in conjunction with Words Out Loud and Soldiers Hill Artist Collective. Thanks to the City of Ballarat the price is subsidised at $15. Find out more.
Empowered Beginnings
Self-paced, online
Always wanted to write poetry but don't know where to start?
Maybe you wrote once, then gave up?
Now is the time to step into the role of the empowered poet and feel inspired by your own words.
Empowered Beginnings teaches you the full craft of poetry, from inspiration to polished poem.
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Empowered Edits
Self-paced, online
Get submission-ready
Edit your work with your authentic voice, challenge yourself creatively to produce the most impactful poems you can.
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Enrolments currently closed, join the waitlist
Poetry Circles
Join us, share your work and enjoy the benefits of:
+ Practical feedback from peers & your tutor
+ Submit your work at a time that suits you, from anywhere in the world
+ Regular, supported creative practice
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Increase your Chance of Poetry Publication
Free Guide
+ Remove intimidation from the submission process and begin your empowered journey toward publication
+ Follow the practical advice and clear instruction on how to make sure your work isn't lost in the slush pile.
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10 actions beginner poets need to take to improve their work
Free Guide
Free Workbook with practical steps to help you grow your voice.
Inside you’ll get:
+ 10 clear actions to improve your work
+ A gentle framework for drafting and editing
+ New poems written
+ A plan to keep you writing
+ No academic jargon. No overwhelm.
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