Leeanne Vernon
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Author Writing Coach Speaker
Weekly class resume next week, May 4th & 5th,
What I've noticed since my face to face classes resumed, is a distinct drop in standard compared to pre Covid times. It must be very distressing for you parents, especially after basically two years of home schooling and and trying your utmost to keep your children on task. And stay sane.
I can't promise to bring your child up to a higher standard immediately, but parents tell me teachers see an improvement in children who attend my classes.
That's very rewarding.
However, I don't run the classes to drill them with more work. I encourage them to explore their imaginations. To write the best story they can. To take risks by creating something unusual. To discover new words.
I run the classes to make writing fun.
The results are a by-product of enjoying the process of writing.
If you'd like to enrol your child, complete the form below, call or text.
(Please leave a message and I'll get straight back to you).
Primary school:
Wednesday 4.15 - 5.15 or Thursday 4.10 - 5.10. Cost $20
Secondary classes:
Thursday 5.15 - 6.30 Cost $22
Potentially - Wednesday 5.20- 6.30
Adults:
Thursday evening 7.30 - 9.30pm (Mostly Zoom). Cost $25
Leeanne - 0419 357 871
Or use the form below.
With an increased emphasis on well-being, the advantages of handwritten creative writing can’t be overlooked.
I write because I LOVE IT; and I share this passion with FUN classes in a very supportive environment.
Leeanne Vernon is the author of the top-selling Netball Dreamz series.
- Encourages concentration and attention.
- Strengthens the imagination.
- Is a stress release.
- Improves the memory.
- Increases neural activity in certain sections of the brain, similar to meditation.
- Sharpens the brain and helps us learn.
- Forces us to slow down.
I write because I LOVE IT; and I share this passion with FUN classes in a very supportive environment.
Leeanne Vernon is the author of the top-selling Netball Dreamz series.
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Since commencing this business in 2013,
a lot of people have passed through. Creative Writing Hall of Fame I am very pleased to sshare their achievements NEW RELEASE by Desmond O'Neill The Home Where Des wrote the first draft on this book during my How To Write A Book classes. He set it aside and went on to write Timid Drop. Its wonderful that he went back to this last year and decided to have it piblished. ts a grat read. Congratulations Des. 1: Desmond O'Neill - author of Timid Drop - published through Jabiru Publishing. Des worked on another manuscript during his How to Write a Book classes, but he took that knowledge when he moved to Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands where another passion ignited - photography. Des' book is inspirational as well as a clever use of two medium married together. 2.Tim Foote - author of his self-published book - Its Just a Ride. When I first met Tim, he didn't really have too much of a clue, but I soon discovered he had a big, big story to tell. He had first penned his ideas while being held in Guantanamo Bay after over-staying his welcome in USA. Tim worked tirelessly, getting up at four or five each day to get his words down on paper, and the more he learnt, the more he wrote and the better his sentences developed. But it was Tim's hard work and drive that saw his manuscript published and launched in various countries of his travels. 3: Kim Foale- did an amazing job on her manuscript during the year of our classes. But like Des, Kim moved to Queensland where she joined other classes and continued her quest to see her manuscript published, in one form or another, and I get the feeling that won't be too far off. Whilst waiting for this dream to come true, Kim continues to write and even won the Association of Authors recent Flash Fiction taking out first place! That is very impressive because only writers enter this competition. Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! This year Kim has a series of children's books, so I think 2020 will be big year for That's three out of six who went on to realise their dream! Other Notables: Immy Gibson. Winner of the sub secondary division — My Brother Jack writing competition. Great work, Immy!!! Flora Sciarra was always a very keen writer, but at first she lacked the skills and experience to let herself go, but like others, she persevered. It did not surprise me when she was accepted into her Certificate 4 in Professional Writing and Editing at Victoria University. Likewise, I am delighted to congratulate her on receiving her certificate last month. Woohoo. That's amazing Flora! Eve Nankervis, is a Year 9 past pupil who attended classes and holiday programs for many years. This year, Eve was commended in the 2019 My Brother Jack awards in the Junior Secondary School Poetry Category with her poem, Caitlyn and her Dream. Well done Eve!! That's amazing. Natasha Grant, who has been attending classes for the past few years and has now become my first pupil to graduate from Secondary classes into the Adult Class. Tash is also my helper when I dash away for a week or so. But mostly, Tash has grown from a shy, reserved Year 9 into a composed, wonderful young woman who got an awesome ATAR and is studying a double degree, Science and Creative Writing. All your Creative Writing Class family are extremely proud of you! |
School Visits
Brighton Grammar Visit:
"Leeanne ran a very focused and customised workshop for our classes of Year 9 boys. She covered character and setting in ways that were very accessible and the boys produced some excellent work.
I really liked the way she included all the students and didn’t let anyone hide in the corners."
David Nixon
English & Literature Teacher
Brighton Grammar School
I am happy to visit your school and conduct creative writing classes; they're fun and really motivate the students, primary or secondary, to enjoy
and embrace the creative process.
Please don’t hesitate to call Leeanne Vernon
0419 357 871
I wrote my first play in Grade 5, which was performed in front of the entire school.
I started writing my first novel in Year 8.
Getting published was my dream.
Now my name is on the front cover of seven different books.
Do you want to write? Don't put it off any longer.
Do something about it now.
You'll be so glad you did!
"Leeanne ran a very focused and customised workshop for our classes of Year 9 boys. She covered character and setting in ways that were very accessible and the boys produced some excellent work.
I really liked the way she included all the students and didn’t let anyone hide in the corners."
David Nixon
English & Literature Teacher
Brighton Grammar School
I am happy to visit your school and conduct creative writing classes; they're fun and really motivate the students, primary or secondary, to enjoy
and embrace the creative process.
Please don’t hesitate to call Leeanne Vernon
0419 357 871
I wrote my first play in Grade 5, which was performed in front of the entire school.
I started writing my first novel in Year 8.
Getting published was my dream.
Now my name is on the front cover of seven different books.
Do you want to write? Don't put it off any longer.
Do something about it now.
You'll be so glad you did!