WordWired

WordWired aims to develop confident, motivated creative writers in a fun, social environment. Creative writing is explored as an artform, with participants learning through experimentation with a wide range of techniques, rather than drilling a few conventional formulas. As an artist's success depends on establishing regular working habits with strategies that are helpful to the individual, group instruction is complemented with significant individualised assistance.

This assistance can sometimes include advice on the rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation, however the focus on writing as an artform enables children of all abilities to experience success. It is with this success and consequent pride in their work that children become capable of breaking through learning barriers and performing to their highest potential. Concepts are always taught in an open-ended manner, allowing even the most advanced students to work to their peak ability.

WordWired was initially established as a creative writing group for secondary students. It has been running in Swanbourne at the WA office of the Fellowship of Australian Writers since 2008. WordWired currently runs four groups in Western Australia:

SWANBOURNE: Tom Collins House, Allen Park Heritage Precinct, corner of Wood St & Kirkwood Rd, Swanbourne.
Mondays, 8-12 years, 4-5pm
Mondays, 12-17 years, 5-6pm

GOSNELLS/SOUTHERN RIVER: Amherst Library, corner of Warton Road and Holmes Street, Southern River.
Thursdays, 8-12 years, 4-5pm
Thursdays, 12-17 years, 5-6pm

WordWird is facilitated by Jacinta Rosielle. Jacinta has several years of experience teaching English in secondary schools. She now works as a creative writing tutor, singer, lyricist, and electronic music composer.

If you have any enquiries about creative writing tuition, please contact Jacinta Rosielle on 0417 946 571 or by email at jacinta@wordwired.com.