Connecting Seniors – Free Writing Workshops with Tracie McMahon

From idea to story and beyond! We are all gatekeepers to a story, whether it be our experiences or our wild imagination!

Perhaps it’s time to stop saying, ‘one day I’ll do that’ and do it. Learn how to write YOUR story.

This free six-week course provides you with the fundamentals of writing a compelling story.

• Week 1: Introduction to storytelling including genre, structure, process and coming up with an idea.
• Week 2: Developing your setting using language techniques.
• Week 3: Choosing a main character and how to make them real.
• Week 4: Creating a compelling narrative to hook the reader.
• Week 5: Resolving the story, or ‘how do I know where to end?’
• Week 6: Bringing it together, sharing your story, and what’s next?

Each session includes a detailed introduction and examples, exercises to build your storytelling and writing muscles, and ample time for writing supported by an experienced writer and teacher.

There is no previous writing experience required, just bring along your love of writing, a will to learn and a pen and paper.

Facilitator: Tracie McMahon is a published writer and teacher, whose short stories have been shortlisted in local and national writing competitions. She is currently working on taking her historical fiction manuscript to publication, in between exercising her creative muscles with short stories and art. Her writing can be found online at www.themovingpen.com.au.

Following on from the course participants are encouraged to continue learning from each other and become a writing group who meet on a regular basis to share stories and support one another.

Limited transport options are available.

Spaces are limited and restricted to Seniors.

Bookings can be made by contacting the Lithgow Library on 63529100.

When: Starting Tuesday 6 May 2025
Time: 10 am – 12
Location: Lithgow Library Meeting Room