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The John Hay Writers' Newsletter
John Hay has had 27 years' experience tutoring and lecturing in creative writing.
He has worked in this capacity for W.E.A. writing classes, the Professional Writing Degree course at the former Canberra C.A.E. now Canberra University, and external creative writing courses with the University of New England.
He has been published both in fiction and non-fiction and is a Writing Fellow of the Fellowship of Australian Writers and a member of The Independent Scholars Association of Australia.
Creative Writing: UNElearn. Tutor: John Hay
This is a practical five-unit course designed for groups and individuals. Students initially write about their own experiences and then proceed through a step by step process to the development of ideas, how to distill experiences and shape them in a way which invests them with meaning. In the process, techniques [e.g. characterisation, dialogue, imagery and the selection of detail] will be covered, as well as research and portfolio building to impress editors.
More Advanced Creative Writing. Tutor: John Hay
This three-unit course is for individuals who wish to work on a larger project e.g. a novel; novella; family history; monograph; or a collection of short stories, essays or articles based on a central theme or location. The course is designed as a preparation for the long haul and covers in depth the idea or proposition, research strategies, and the opening of the first draft so the student is well on the way.
Comments from students:
'I hope all your students benefit from the course and feedback as much as I.' - Shannyn Rew, Darlinghurst
'Mr Hay was very helpful, genuine, with a personal touch that will certainly help beginning writers into developing their confidence. I am sad that the course had to end.' Peter Whittaker, Lennox Head
'I found the criticisms, comments, extremely helpful and would highly recommend this course to others.' Andrea Taylor, Coffs Harbour
For further information on courses please contact:
Frances Kelly
University of New England Regional Office
PO Box 591
Tamworth NSW 2340.
Telephone: [067] 66 3860
Fax: [067] 66 2283
Email: fkelly@metz.une.edu.au
John Hay's Handbook for New Writers >>
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