Creative Writing Courses, Classes, and Workshops for Writers of All Ages

Take your writing to the next level with Rebecca’s creative writing courses. Rebecca offers dynamic, hands-on author workshops that inspire, educate, and empower writers and creatives. From beginner to seasoned, Rebecca’s writing classes give you the confidence to succeed. Unlock your creativity today!

Creative Writing Courses, Classes, and Workshops Designed to Inspire & Empower

Rebecca’s creative writing courses inspire creativity and unlocks potential. She loves to ignite a writer’s passion for storytelling. She nurtures young imaginations. She helps writers refine their craft. She empowers creatives to find their voice and share their stories with the world.

Creative Writing Courses, Classes, and Workshops with Rebecca Laffar-Smith

Why Choose Creative Writing Courses?

Inclusivity: These creative writing courses inspire participants of all experience levels and ages. As a neurodivergent writer, Rebecca dedicates herself to true inclusivity for all.

Real-World Insights: Rebecca provides practical advice and hands-on exercises. She draws from personal experience as a bestselling author and publisher.

Interactive & Fun: Each session is interactive and engaging. Rebecca designs activities to spark creativity, learning, and community.

Flexible Locations: Rebecca presents to schools, libraries, and communities. She loves to teach in both small and large groups. While based in Western Australia, she is available to travel. She also presents creative writing courses, classes, and workshops online.

Are Creative Writing Courses For You?

Beginner & Advanced: Rebecca works with writers at any stage of their creative journey. Her creative writing courses are full of information, advice, and insights.

Schools & Libraries: Rebecca’s courses engage young minds and aspiring writers alike. Her tailored content is great for educational and community settings.

Small & Large Groups: Hosting an intimate writing group? Coordinating a festival or convention? Rebecca’s courses, classes, and workshops adapt to small and large groups. She can customise a presentation to accommodate your needs.

All Ages: Rebecca presents these courses, classes, and workshops for all ages. She loves teaching creative writing to primary school students, teenagers, and young adults. She also loves to help adults of all ages master the craft of fiction.

Courses, Classes, & Workshops

Mastering Plot and Character Development

Compelling plot and relatable characters is at the heart of any great story. This workshop delves into the art of storytelling. Rebecca helps writers explore story structure. She shares techniques to create memorable plots and dynamic characters that captivate readers.

  • How to Develop Engaging Story Structure
  • Creating Characters with Depth & Purpose
  • Getting from Start to Finish of your Novel

Diversity and Representation in Creative Writing and Fiction

Learn how to represent diversity in books. Create neurodivergent, mentally ill, and disabled characters in your stories. This workshop provides valuable insights on sensitive and accurate representation. From own voices to informed advocates, representation in fiction matters. The world is a place filled with diversity. Your story worlds should be too.

  • Writing Complex Characters with Mental Health Struggles, Disability Challenges, and Neurodiverse Differences
  • Avoiding Harmful Stereotypes and Seeking Sensitivity
  • Neurodiversity in Literature: Own Voices and Advocates
  • Our world is diverse, your fictional world should be too.

Rebecca is a neurodivergent writer, speaker, advocate, and coach on neurodiversity and disability. She shares her lived experience with teens, parents, teachers, and carers. Rebecca loves to offer inspiration and hope for young people and families. Consider booking her as a public speaker!

Kids Can Make Picture BOOks

This interactive workshop teaches kids how to create their own picture books. It’s perfect for young writers and illustrators. Rebecca leads children through the process from idea to print. Together they’ll brainstorm ideas, create characters, and design worlds. Then they’ll bring them to life through illustrations and words. In this workshop children will learn the fundamentals of storytelling, creativity, and self-expression.

  • Brainstorming & Storyboarding
  • Combining Words & Pictures to Tell a Story
  • Simple Six-Point Story Structure

Finding Your Author Voice and Designing Your Author Brand

An author’s voice and brand are what make them unique. Every writer has a message they want to share. In this workshop, Rebecca helps writers discover the passion that drives their writing. They’ll learn the what inspires and motivates them. Through exercises and discussions they discover and refine their distinctive style. This creative writing course helps writers and creatives define who they are, on the page and off.

  • Developing a Unique Author Voice
  • Crafting an Authentic Author Brand
  • Understanding Meaning and Motivation
  • Maintaining Consistent Messaging Across Platforms

Book Publishing Made Easy - Take Control Of Your Creations

Learn how to take control of your writing career through independent and self-publishing. This workshop covers the step-by-step process of preparing, publishing, and marketing your book. Determined to empower writers, Rebecca teaches the publishing process. Publish yourself rather than have your words locked behind gatekeepers and the 1%. Writers can bring their stories to readers and make more money doing it!

  • Navigating the Self-Publishing Process
  • Choosing the Right Publishing Platforms
  • Marketing & Promoting Your Published Work

Social Media and Online Marketing for Authors

In today’s digital age, building an online presence is key to an author’s success. It is vital to create a unique and consistent brand. This workshop helps writers navigate their presences on social media. Then develop marketing strategies that work to sell books and create ravenous readers.

  • Building a Social Media Strategy
  • Creating Engaging Author Content
  • Maximumising Reach and Minimising Effort
Book Your Creative Writing Courses Today!

These creative writing courses are more than an empowering learning experience. They are a journey into the heart of storytelling, creativity, and self-expression. Rebecca’s courses, classes, and workshops ignite young minds. They inspire writers and creatives. They unlock a person’s potential and help them experience possibility. These sessions give attendees a chance to dive deep into their imaginations. From there, they emerge with the confidence to share their unique voices with the world. Don’t miss the chance to spark a passion for writing that can last a lifetime. Host or attend a presentation today and watch creativity soar!

Ready to inspire your community of writers? Contact me to book a presentation or to discuss how I can customize a session for your specific audience.