Writing Family Stories 2026

This short course is offered over 8 weeks through 4 90-minute sessions held online. 

During the course you will:

• begin, write and revise an original 500-word piece for a particular audience
• learn from experienced writers of family stories
• practice techniques to engage readers
• receive feedback from mentors and writer participants
• provide feedback to other writer participants.

The course will be led by Professor Peter Sherlock and Dr Elizabeth Hartnell-Young with the support of mentors experienced in writing and in researching family histories.
Course session dates and times:

Session 1  Get Ready to Write  Tuesday 28 April 2026 2:30 to 4:00 pm AEST
Session 2  Tell Your Story        Tuesday 12 May 2026 2:30 to 4:00 pm AEST
Session 3  Revise and Polish    Tuesday 26 May 2026 2:30 to 4:00 pm AEST
Session 4  Share Your Story    Tuesday 9 June 2026 2:30 to 4:00 pm AEST

Bookings are required and can be made from Friday 6 March, 2026 online via the Register Now link. If you have accessed this page before bookings open, please return on or after this date and the Register Now link will be available.

Course fees: $200 GSV members, $300 non-members. Maximum 16 participants.

You will receive a confirmation email with full course details and the Zoom link.