CURRENT COURSES
Writing Articles, Blogs or Ebooks Course.
Caulfield South Community House https://www.csch.org.au/
450 – 452 Kooyong Rd, Caulfield South, Vic 3162.
One of our incredibly talented members, Carole Goldsmith, has over 25 years of experience in professional journalism, writing for publications such as the Aust. Financial Review, The Age and Herald Sun plus for a wide range of leading global media across Asia, UK and USA.
Carole has also conducted public relations for business, not for profit org., Local, State and Federal Government. She has taught journalism / blogging / writing courses both at TAFE and local Councils in Vic and NSW.
Carole will guide you in the many ways of writing for a living in our Writing Articles, Blogs or Ebooks Course.
Over the four week course you will learn:
- How much money you can earn from writing articles and web-content.
- Writing markets and handy writing websites
- Editing and writing practice – cutting 200 words to 100
- Writing catchy headlines
- How to pitch article ideas to editors.
- Interviewing styles and techniques
- How to compile your article.
- Working with editors and getting paid
- Practice writing on different topics
- The business side of writing – ABN / Invoicing
- Blogging and sites to start your blog or e book
The Writers Course will consist of:
4 x 2hr sessions @ $10 per participant per session.
Fridays – 12 November – 3 December 2021 – 1.30 PM – 3.30 PM
It’s a combination of “blended learning” through face to face and online classes so you have the flexibility to come in or do it from home.
What you’ll need to bring: a notebook, pen and your laptop, or iPad if you have one.
| Feedback by course participants |
| “The teacher, Carole, is a great teacher who enthusiastically motivates and inspires students.” |
| “She is knowledgeable in a wide range of areas of writing study.” |
| “It would be very good if there is an Effective Business Writing techniques Course for Non Native English Writers.” |
| “Carole was both informative and helpful and I really enjoyed the course.” |
| “The staff at South Caulfield Community Centre were friendly and welcoming. I always enjoy walking into the centre.” |
PAST COURSES
Writing For A Living
Brighton Library
12th & 19th October, 2019
Cost: $6
Carole Goldsmith, an international journalist, who has been writing professionally for over 25 years, will guide you on the many ways of writing for a living, the business side of writing, earning potential, pay-rates, invoicing and getting paid.
This practical six-hour course over two sessions, will also cover writing and pitching article ideas to editors, interview techniques, writing markets, blogs, speeches, public relations / web content, e-books and writing groups to join. Notes provided and please bring notebook, pen and your laptop, or iPad if you have one.
Budget Travel in Latvia, Lithuania
Laneway Learning, Melbourne
24th February, 2020
Travel Japan on a Budget
Laneway Learning, Melbourne
February 3rd, 2020
Cost: $16
How to travel on a budget in the land of the rising Yen, Japan, with cheap and easy travel options, accommodation and dining tips, across Japan plus handy websites to guide your travels.
Learn the cultural do’s and don’ts in Japan, WiFi, accessing your money, suggested itineraries and how you can travel to popular tourist destinations, as well as to Japan’s rural wonderland escapes.
Japan Budget Travel
Caulfield South Community House
Early 2020
Vietnam Travel Tips
Laneway Learning, Melbourne
Coming Soon
Cost: $16
Have you ever wanted to travel to Vietnam to experience the wonderful hospitality of Vietnamese people, the culture, delicious food, custom made clothing, tourist attractions and the land of beauty and surprises, but had no idea where to start? What about visas, safety, travel and accommodation options on a shoe-string as Vietnam is very cheap to travel and stay. Get tips on touring Vietnam from a global traveller who has travelled across the country many times with ease.
Vietnam Travel
Caulfield South Community House
Early 2020