Switching Up Your Writing Process with Jamie Marina Lau

Use experimentation and play to enliven your writing practice

Join award-winning writer Jamie Marina Lau to learn how to use experimentation and play to enliven your writing process.

At its best, fiction writing can be fluid, exciting and fun. But at times, for all writers, the writing process can feel stale, mundane or stuck. How can we encourage the play and experimentation so key to creativity in our writing process? This course will teach you techniques and approaches you can use whenever you feel like you have writer’s block, or when you need some inspiration before sitting down to start or finish your project.

You'll learn:

  • Strategies to unlock your creativity
  • How to balance experimentation and play with editing and rigour
  • Resources to help you shake up your process
  • Why incorporating play into your writing routine is so important

The course is designed to take you 5-6 hours in total, and can be completed in short stages at your convenience.Scroll down to see the full course curriculum and a list of frequently asked questions.

Read an interview with Jamie about her writing practice here.

KYD Members receive a 10% discount on this course and all other KYD online courses throughout the year. Become a member here, or contact [email protected] for more information.

Want to buy a course for a friend? Purchase a gift voucher here.


Your Instructor


Jamie Marina Lau
Jamie Marina Lau

Jamie Marina Lau is a multidisciplinary artist and the author of Pink Mountain on Locust Island (2018) and Gunk Baby (May 2021).


Course Curriculum


  Introduction
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  Part One: Techniques
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  Part Two: The Subconscious
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish. We encourage you to approach this material not just as lessons to be finished once and for all, but also as a collection of resources to which you can return time and again.
How long do I have access to the course?
Forever! After enrolling, you have unlimited lifetime access to this course - across any and all devices you own.
Does the teacher provide feedback?
No. If you are interested in receiving feedback on your project, we encourage you to check out KYD's Manuscript Assessment Service: https://killyourdarlings.com.au/shop/manuscript-assessments/
How do I access my course?
All our online workshops are hosted at workshops.killyourdarlings.com.au, via the Teachable platform. You can access your workshop by logging in at that link, or by following the link in your welcome email when you enrol. Please note that as the Teachable platform is a separate website to KYD you will need to create a new account, and will not be able to use your KYD login details.
I'm a KYD member. How do I receive my 10% discount?
Click on 'Enrol in course for $169'. Enter the coupon code that was emailed to you when you became a KYD member at checkout, underneath the tutor's photo.
What if I have another question?
You can email us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help!

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