Writing for Wellbeing: On-Demand Masterclass
Bring the Varuna magic to you with this eight-part online, self-paced course on writing for wellbeing with Annie Barrett and Mark O’Flynn. This revitalising program enables you to explore writing as a practice for your own wellbeing, including techniques for getting started (or re-started!). Designed to be fun and experimental, this program will inspire you to generate fresh words on the page.
Dates: This is an on-demand program that you can complete at your own pace
Fees: This online course is yours to own for a one-off fee. There are three price point options, allowing you to support fellow writers to access this course, pay the standard fee, or receive a discount:
Option 1: $155 the default course fee is a 'pay it forward' option, purchasing the course for yourself and contributing towards providing writers in need access to this course.
Option 2: $125 To remove the 'pay it forward' contribution, and pay the standard fee of $125, please use the discount code STANDARDWFW
Option 3: $95 If you are experiencing financial hardship, you can access this course for a reduced fee of $95 - subsidised by the generosity of your fellow writers. For access please use the code DISCOUNTWFW
For more information about accessing this program please call 02 4782 5674 or email amy@varuna.com.au.
ABOUT ANNIE BARRETT
Annie Barrett is a writer and counsellor who has been awarded residential mentorships and fellowships with Byron Writers Festival, the Susannah Pritchard Centre in Perth and Varuna. Since 2010 Annie has brought together her love of creative writing and being with people, together with her counselling and group facilitation experience, to develop and facilitate writing for wellbeing groups.
ABOUT MARK O’FLYNN
Mark O’Flynn has published five collections of poems, most recently The Soup’s Song. His poetry and short fiction have appeared in many Australian journals as well as overseas. His novels include Grassdogs and The Forgotten World. He has also published the comic memoir False Start and a collection of short fiction, White Light. He lives in the Blue Mountains.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
This revitalising program enables you to explore writing as a practice for your own wellbeing, including techniques for getting started (or re-started!). Designed to be fun and experimental, this program will inspire you to generate fresh words on the page.
Video 1: Introduction
Video 2: Using creating writing techniques for your wellbeing
Video 3: Putting pen to paper
Video 4: Exploring inner and outer worlds
Video 5: Recipes for creativity
Video 6: Life reflections: our stories
Video 7: Finding your voice
Video 8: Growing your writing practice
Video 9: Developing different perspectives