Writing Fairy Tales & Fantasy
Discover the art of crafting enchanting fairy tales and fantasy stories in this immersive creative writing course at Sydney Community College. Explore the timeless elements that define classic fairy tales—magical settings, memorable heroes and villains, quests, and meaningful moral lessons—while developing your own unique storytelling voice.
Across three engaging sessions, you will learn about the history and evolution of fairy tales, examine common themes and motifs, and practise essential writing techniques such as plot development, pacing, dialogue, and world-building. Through guided exercises and peer feedback, you’ll build confidence and refine your original fairy tale from concept to polished draft.
An inspiring excursion to Callan Park in the first session encourages you to draw on the natural environment to spark imagination and deepen your connection between place and story.
Schedule & Course Structure
- Session 1: Introduction to fairy tale history, themes, characters, and an inspirational writing excursion to Callan Park.
- Session 2: Dedicated writing workshop focused on character development, world-building, and engaging storytelling techniques.
- Session 3: Peer review, constructive feedback, revision, and polishing your final draft.
Pricing
- Course fee: $279
- Location: Sydney Community College, Rozelle Campus
Details
You will learn
- Understand the structure and themes of traditional fairy tales
- Develop compelling characters, plots, and fantasy worlds
- Give and receive constructive feedback to refine your writing
You will get
- Guided writing exercises and creative prompts
- Peer review and instructor feedback
- Inspiration from a nature-based writing excursion
Appropriate for
Beginners and writers with some creative writing experience (16+ years).
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook with removable pages
- Pen or pencil
- Laptop or tablet (optional)
What to wear
Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe footwear for the Callan Park excursion.
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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