when: 25 May 2026 - 03 July 2026 | venue: Online | cost: Concession Member: $445 | Member: $515 | Non-Member: $690 | address: See event description for details on how to connect. | website: https://writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/courses/online-mind-body-spirit/ | tickets: https://writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/courses/online-mind-body-spirit/
published: 26 Jun 2026, 5 min read
What sets popular inspirational books apart? What key skills help get you over the line when writing a motivational book? What are mind, body, spirit readers looking for right now? Join author Maggie Hamilton to deep dive into the mind, body, spirit genre.
In this lively, hands-on course for writers of all stages, discover how best to describe inspirational experiences and approaches, and how to build on these insights to keep busy readers focused and engaged. Learn what to leave in, and what to edit out. Find out how best to arrive at your own voice, and to weave in the voices of others.
Topics Covered
Current mind, body, spirit trends
Understanding your audience
Common mistakes mind, body, spirit writers make
How to draw up a solid chapter outline
The secrets of an impactful opening
What to do when a chapter or section feels thin
When to consider using case studies
The rules around interviewing
Why layering matters
Essential editing tips
How to keep your readers with you to the last page
What to look for when soliciting feedback
Preparing your submission to publishers.
Expected Learning Outcomes
In this course, you will:
Learn to write to your specific audience
Learn how to fine tune your ideas and polish your manuscript
Gain an understanding of when your manuscript is ready for submission.
Participant Requirements
Internet access and confidence using basic computer software are essential for this program.
There will be a couple of essays and a small amount of work to prepare beforehand. You will be emailed the details the week before the course.
The course takes place on a user-friendly website called Wet Ink, designed specifically for writing courses. Each Monday during the course, a new lesson will be posted online. Participants will have the week to work through the content and post responses to exercises designed to put the theory they're learning into practice.
You do not need to log into the course at a specific time and there are no live meetings.
Is this course right for you? Please read our FAQ> for important information before enrolling.
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What sets popular inspirational books apart? What key skills help get you over the line when writing a motivational book? What are mind, body, spirit readers looking for right now? Join author Maggie Hamilton to deep dive into the mind, body, spirit genre.
In this lively, hands-on course for writers of all stages, discover how best to describe inspirational experiences and approaches, and how to build on these insights to keep busy readers focused and engaged. Learn what to leave in, and what to edit out. Find out how best to arrive at your own voice, and to weave in the voices of others.
Topics Covered
Current mind, body, spirit trends
Understanding your audience
Common mistakes mind, body, spirit writers make
How to draw up a solid chapter outline
The secrets of an impactful opening
What to do when a chapter or section feels thin
When to consider using case studies
The rules around interviewing
Why layering matters
Essential editing tips
How to keep your readers with you to the last page
What to look for when soliciting feedback
Preparing your submission to publishers.
Expected Learning Outcomes
In this course, you will:
Learn to write to your specific audience
Learn how to fine tune your ideas and polish your manuscript
Gain an understanding of when your manuscript is ready for submission.
Participant Requirements
Internet access and confidence using basic computer software are essential for this program.
There will be a couple of essays and a small amount of work to prepare beforehand. You will be emailed the details the week before the course.
The course takes place on a user-friendly website called Wet Ink, designed specifically for writing courses. Each Monday during the course, a new lesson will be posted online. Participants will have the week to work through the content and post responses to exercises designed to put the theory they're learning into practice.
You do not need to log into the course at a specific time and there are no live meetings.
Is this course right for you? Please read our FAQ> for important information before enrolling.
Go see Online: Writing Mind, Body, Spirit with Maggie Hamilton 2026.
Online: Writing Mind, Body, Spirit with Maggie Hamilton 2026 is on 25 May 2026 - 03 July 2026. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in Sydney. Call 02 9555 9757 for details. Visit their website at https://writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/courses/online-mind-body-spirit/.
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