This creative writing course, Research For Writers with Eleanor Limprecht, will be held at Writing NSW in Sydney.

The right details are what turn ordinary writing into extraordinary writing. They are what give our stories that element of recognition; they allow the reader to suspend belief. Whether it is fiction, non-fiction or memoir, the details we choose to put in are important, and we need to choose them wisely and consider what to leave out. If we are not writing about a subject which we know intimately, we are inevitably going to have to do some research to find the details which will make our writing come to life. What kinds of information can we find, where do we begin looking?

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In this course we will consider resources, methods, ways to organise our research, ethical considerations and when to stop researching and begin writing.

Expected learning outcomes

Participants will:

1. Receive an overview of research methods.
2. Learn the importance of using detail in their writing.
3. Learn how to organise their research.
4. Learn how to consider the ethical implications of the details they use.
5. Learn how to stop research and begin writing.

Participant requirements

Pen and paper, and/or a fully charged device.

Please read our FAQ> before enrolling. If you have questions about this course please contact us.

Reviews

‘Well structured and informative. Excellent tutor who is skilled in delivering information to a diverse group of adults. I also liked the opportunities for participant input.’ – Participant, 2023

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