Write Minds (Years 7-10)

A 6-week program for students that introduces the central tenets of creative writing; structure, description, place, form & voice, offering an insight into key literary movements such (as confessionalism) as well as writing exercises and opportunities to read their work aloud.

Course Structure

Week 1 - The List Poem

Establishing accessible, entry-level exercises to start writing a poem.

Week 2 - The Senses

Exploring what language we can use to turn our senses and experiences into the written word.

Week 3 - Imagined Places

An opportunity for students to reflect on the places they would like to inhabit and give them a chance to create their own worlds.

Week 4 - Real Places

Allow students to look at the world around us and what stories lie beneath the surface if we focus our attention on everyday places.

Week 5 - Different Forms

Introducing different poetic styles to compliment or challenge how we process our own experiences.

Week 6 - Diary Poetry

Using a confessional approach to writing poetry to teach students to channel their inner voice, we reinforce the idea that the blank page is a safe space free from judgement.