Online courses

Online learning with feedback from Kirsty Eagar

STRONGer WRITING
SMARTer STORies.

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9 years and up

STORY SMART FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL

The fundamentals of character, story and good writing. Students develop their own 500-word short story and submit it to Kirsty for feedback. Material delivered through video workshops and course workbook.

STORY SMART FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL

8 lessons — includes 2:18 hours of video workshops.
Time commitment — 5 hours (plus time to draft and edit)
Online
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13 years and up

STORY SMART FOR HIGH SCHOOL

Intensive writing skills development equipping students for success in short stories, HSC extension pieces and their own creative writing projects. Students develop a piece of writing and submit 500 words to Kirsty for feedback.

STORY SMART FOR HIGH SCHOOL

Time commitment — 4 hours (plus time to draft and edit)
Additional study material and workbook provided.
Online Zoom Workshop with Kirsty
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kirsty is a registered nsw creative kids provider

These online courses are supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW and the Creative Kids Program.

about kirsty

Kirsty is the award-winning author of four Young Adult novels. She is currently writing the screenplay for the feature film adaptation of her first novel, Raw Blue. 

Each year she speaks to thousands of students, on a mission to promote storytelling as an essential life skill, one that builds connection, influence, empathy, literacy and creative thinking. 

Kirsty has twelve years of experience delivering writing workshops and talks at schools. Her online courses offer students intensive learning that is fun, fast and gets results. 

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Intuitive Learning

the benefits of kirsty's approach as a published author

Learn by doing

The writing process forces students to make decisions, adapt and improve their work. Finishing a story delivers more benefit than just starting a good idea.

a story sequence

Students follow a sequence for story success, from idea through to editing. Writing is directed and completed in stages, building their confidence.

practical experience

Students learn music and art from qualified practitioners. Likewise, storytelling is best taught by someone who writes at a professional level.

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What people are saying

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It was such an enjoyable experience. I had no idea that storytelling could be so in-depth and personal! Thank you so much for imparting your amazing knowledge of writing and life!
dakshinaHigh school student
This workshop inspired me and taught me new story writing skills. Thank you!
Ruby, 11Primary school student
The workshops were great! I listened in a few times. Ruby updated me during each break so I could tell she was enjoying it.
AmyRuby's Mum
I really enjoyed the freedom to create whatever story I wished without being restricted by set criteria. I also loved the character development through emotions. Thank you!
CharlenaHigh school student
I really enjoyed participating in your writing course. I found it fun and informative. It was useful when you taught us to describe the character's personalities. This helped me to get to know my characters better, and to describe them in more detail which makes it more interesting for the reader.
Libbie, 11Primary school student
I really liked this course. It was so interesting. I liked the warm ups! I think they really stimulated my brain but I also thought the character development of emotion section was particularly helpful. Thanks!
KayleeHigh school student
"Kirsty Eagar was absolutely fantastic. Our students and teachers loved her talks and workshops."
Alma LoreauxHead of Information Services, St Luke's Grammar

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