Suitable for experienced writers, graduates of Telling True Stories, Bravewords Fiction/Memoir Masterclass, or Writing Short Stories, and those already working on a writing project.
‘This group was a gift in so many ways. Having such practical, detailed and sensitive help from Adrienne with the writing; reading and discussing the interesting and varied work everyone else was doing; and finally the pleasure of meeting — or catching up with — the other writers in the group. It was not only a valuable learning experience, but a few months that will always be a very happy memory for me.’
—Stephanie East 2025
Tuesday mornings, meeting fortnightly
8th & 22nd September, 6th & 20th October, 3rd & 17th November
9.30am-12.30pm in person at Gosford and online.
6 sessions | 18 hours total | Fee: $650
What people are saying about the Guided Writing Group:
A truly exceptional event. I learnt so much from you all and feel honoured to share your words and experiences. Adrienne, I can’t thank you enough!
—Barbra Allsop
A huge thank you to you Adrienne for your expertise and kindness, and to all others in our Class. It’s been a joy to share time with like-minded folk.
—Jay Baetz
Thank you Adrienne, for your great course content, your enthusiastic guidance, and the support you gave my writing. Your positivity and motivation were invaluable. I really enjoyed the experience — the fun, the human connection, and the opportunity to learn about writing from you and my new group of friends.
Before this course, I’d begun to lose some of my enthusiasm for writing as a hobby. I started to think that if I wasn’t working on a “big project,” then the skills weren’t as valuable. But now I’ve come to realise that each piece of writing is complete in itself. There’s so much joy in the process of creating them. That’s not to say I won’t connect my smaller pieces into something bigger one day. I remember when I started crocheting granny squares, each with a different pattern, just for fun. Eventually, those squares came together to form a rug — something I never planned. My stories might end up the same way.
—Kerry-Anne McLachlan
Guided Writing Group March-June 2025.
Guided Writing Groups
with Adrienne Ferreira
6 fortnightly sessions | 18 hours total | Feedback on 6,000 words | Fee: $650
Returns Tuesday 8th September 2026
Stay on track with your creative project while enjoying the company of other writers.
These 12-week guided writing groups provide fortnightly meetings to encourage a productive writing practice.
Each session we begin with an in-class writing exercise, then Adrienne will give professional feedback on your piece and lead helpful group discussion.
You’ll submit pieces of around 1,000 words for general feedback each session, share your reading insights, and gain valuable writing strategies.
Writing Group Structure
In person, with Zoom option.
3 hour sessions (18 hours total).
Each session, you’ll submit up to 1000 words in advance.
You can write fiction or nonfiction.
You’ll receive general feedback from Adrienne on each piece.
You’ll be encouraged to read something in the genre of your writing and share your reflections.
The group will discuss your writing piece and offer feedback.
Places limited.
In my limited experience, it's rare to get that balance right of healthy feedback from a group, but I think being so well led by Adrienne with her astute honesty, everyone clearly found it a comfortably safe space to contribute. So I certainly got more than I bargained for, thanks largely to you all. Next step is to not only bloody well finish my stuff and keep sharing, but I look forward to reading more from each of you!
—Andrew Thomson
Thank you, Adrienne. This is my first course with you, and I think you have such a beautiful way of guiding and teaching!
—Jodie Hill