Courses

Courses

Begin your author journey today.

These online WORKBOOKS have been specifically designed to give writers practical and easy to understand step-by-step guides on the following subjects.

Visit our BOOKSHELF for more details and to purchase any of our Creative Writing Series.

Creative Writing – Exciting Writing

Discover best seller techniques that make a story timeless. Learn strategies on how to connect and resonate with your reader.

Writing Magazine Articles For Profit Or Hobby

All writers need an income while working on their major project. Learn how to correctly write articles, how to sell them

and how to create your saleable freelance portfolio from your own life experiences.

Screenwriting For Beginners

Learn how to turn your million-dollar idea into a professional screenplay. How to sell it, how the film industry operates and very importantly how to protect your copyright.

Writing For Children – Not As Easy As It Looks

Children’s literature today covers a wide range of formats from picture books to teen novels. Each section has specific guidelines set by publishers.

Coming Soon

Writing Romance Stories – That Sell

 Romance stories are in huge demand worldwide. To be successful in this area you must understand the publisher’s requirements for the very wide range of standards in romance novels.

Writing Life Stories And Family Histories

Preserve your own life experience or those of other family members. Get practical ideas on how to start and what to ask to retain the voice of the individual.

Healing Power Of Words

Your mind is a natural healer. This beautiful and calming course will guide you towards your personal healing words. Create your own powerful affirmation.

Advanced Techniques: Rhymes, Rhythms And Storybeats

Exceptional writing is like music, it has a rhythm and a beat that can be written down just musical notes. Once you can recognize these you can use them

to create the perfect pitch or backdrop for each portion of your story.

Self-Publishing, Marketing And Making $$$

There has never been a better time to be an author. You can waste a great deal of money and not reach your market. What are your options?

Testimonials

Thanks for the valuable info you so succinctly imparted to all at your workshop. You are certainly an excellent presenter of knowledge. Any person who left without having learned much about the publishing business wasn't listening.
Johnny Ashcroft OAM
Johnny Ashcroft OAMmusician
Just a quick note to let you know how much I enjoyed the Creative Writing-Exciting Writing workshop! I liked how it was so practical and I felt I got a lot out of it. I have already started implementing some of the advice and methodology!
Jim Lagerstedt
Jim LagerstedtGlamcorp Promotions
I have just completed a workshop for Creative Writing Exciting Writing run by Nerida Marshall under the banner of 'S.T.A.R.S.' This is a group devoted to the development of writing excellence on the 'Gold Coast.' Many people have great ideas but are unable to communicate them for others to enjoy. This problem is addressed by 'S.T.A.R.S.' who organise workshops that help creative people achieve their real potential. Membership of 'S.T.A.R.S.' brings you into contact with others with similar aspirations to share your creative ideas. My own understanding gained from the introduction to a range of potential marketing strategies to share my creative efforts.
Neville Nickels
Neville Nickelscomedian and comedy writer
If you have ever written a book and wondered what to do next the S.T.A.R.S. Five Steps for Getting Published workshop by Nerida is one you should consider. This intensive, interactive workshop which I attended yesterday gives all the answers on presenting your work to a mainstream publisher. A fantastic workshop, definitely not one to be missed.
Simon D. Hunter
Simon D. Hunterproducer & screenwriter
I enjoyed the workshop this weekend. Thank you for your presentation and sharing your industry experience!
Kristine Ross
Kristine Rossyoga instructor
I built my dream through the workshops where I could strut my stuff and have it assessed by my peers. I now understand that a writer has to write as a builder has to build, not just to make plans. I made my way into the writing world knowing that assistance was only an email away. What S.T.A.R.S. offered was what I needed.
Bob Nicol
Bob Nicolwriter
Your workshops were invaluable. Without them, I would not have won prizes in scriptwriting contests nor would I be the same person. They made me not only love words and books, but also love the art of Film. Through your workshops and seminars I entered the Magic Portals of the imagination as a creator. I have met a group of people with hearts full of dreams learning to express them so others may share. I am in your debt forever.
Ann Mills
Ann Mills Dancing With Angels
Thank you so much for an excellent workshop yesterday. I found it so helpful, and am really glad that I was able to attend. The information was invaluable, and you really made me feel welcome.
Loren Nels
Loren Nels
I recently attended one of Nerida’s workshops on getting published, and I thought the information I gained was invaluable. We were shown how to present our work, choose the right publisher for the subject. To be able to condense the wording for a synopsis, to use the correct wording for your covering letter to the publisher, so that they will look at your work. Also above all how to protect your work. For anyone wanting to go to the main stream of publishing, this course is a must.
Ann Farrell
Ann Farrell
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