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The Write Correspondence:  writing in your own space and time  Back to workshops and courses

The Writing Studio's Correspondence Course for Writers follows in the tradition of 17 years of workshops through South Africa, and offers aspirant scribes and out-of-the-box thinkers an opportunity of four different courses, tailor-made to suit all artistic temperaments.

The Write Voice > Find your voice as a writer and explore your creative talent. Ideal for writers who would like to sharpen their story skills and find out what they are capable of writing. Read more

The Write Journey >  A beginner's course for writers who would like to write the novel, screenplay for television or film, and stageplay. It looks at the process of writing a first draft from inception to developing the concept, characters, structure and conquering the writing process. Read more

The Write Draft > Writing your first draft  and get your draft ready for the marketplace. Read more

10 Reasons to explore the Correspondence Course
> You can write whenever you want and where you want.
> You receive comprehensive notes
> You get self tasks to develop your craft
> You get assignments on which you will receive feedback
>You are not writing in isolation.
> Your copyright is secured.
> You can brainstorm premises, ideas and concepts.
> You will get into the habit of writing.
> You will be able to communicate your story with clarity.
> Your story will become alive

The cost of the course is R1 800 payable in THREE easy instalments: R600 deposit to register and start Units 1 -4; R600 for units 5 - 8, R600 for units 9 -12.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT: If settling the full amount of R1 800 (One Thousand Eight Hundred Rands) in one payment, there is a discounted rate of R1 500 (One Thousand Five Hundred Rands).
You save R300!

For the full agenda and registration send an email to info@writingstudio.co.za

How does the course work > Once we receive your registration form and deposit details you are ready to take a step in the write direction.
There are 12 UNITS in each course.
Comprehensive notes are sent via email.
You will read through the notes which include Self Activities (for you to complete in your own space and at your own pace) and Tasks (for you to complete and forward via email).
Once your trainer has read through your task and there are no questions pertaining to the specific unit, you commence to the next unit. 

The Write Trainer > Daniel Dercksen has been a film and theatre journalist in South Africa the past 30 years and as a trainer and educator presents regular workshops in scriptwriting and creative writing. Read more

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