NEW! Flash Fiction in Five Senses
Learn to write in new creative ways at Parnell Community Centre's Flash Fiction in Five Senses course.
In this 8-week creative writing course, award-winning writer and musician Ronnie Pankova-Karadjova guides you through the art of flash fiction—compact stories under 1,000 words—with a focus on sensory detail and craft elements. You’ll explore how sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch can shape narrative and tell what remains untold. Through writing prompts, analysis, and discussions you’ll learn to craft stories that linger long after the last word.
No prior experience needed—just curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to tell a story.
Suitable for beginners and advanced writers, give it a go!
To check out some of Ronnie’s previous work, visit: Substack: https://rostislava.substack.com / www.ronniepk.com
Tuesdays, 6-7.30pm
Start date: 22 July
Course length: 8 weeks
Tutor: Ronnie Pankova-Karadjova
Learn to write in new creative ways at Parnell Community Centre's Flash Fiction in Five Senses course.
In this 8-week creative writing course, award-winning writer and musician Ronnie Pankova-Karadjova guides you through the art of flash fiction—compact stories under 1,000 words—with a focus on sensory detail and craft elements. You’ll explore how sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch can shape narrative and tell what remains untold. Through writing prompts, analysis, and discussions you’ll learn to craft stories that linger long after the last word.
No prior experience needed—just curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to tell a story.
Suitable for beginners and advanced writers, give it a go!
To check out some of Ronnie’s previous work, visit: Substack: https://rostislava.substack.com / www.ronniepk.com
Tuesdays, 6-7.30pm
Start date: 22 July
Course length: 8 weeks
Tutor: Ronnie Pankova-Karadjova
Learn to write in new creative ways at Parnell Community Centre's Flash Fiction in Five Senses course.
In this 8-week creative writing course, award-winning writer and musician Ronnie Pankova-Karadjova guides you through the art of flash fiction—compact stories under 1,000 words—with a focus on sensory detail and craft elements. You’ll explore how sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch can shape narrative and tell what remains untold. Through writing prompts, analysis, and discussions you’ll learn to craft stories that linger long after the last word.
No prior experience needed—just curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to tell a story.
Suitable for beginners and advanced writers, give it a go!
To check out some of Ronnie’s previous work, visit: Substack: https://rostislava.substack.com / www.ronniepk.com
Tuesdays, 6-7.30pm
Start date: 22 July
Course length: 8 weeks
Tutor: Ronnie Pankova-Karadjova
Our Course:
Week 1: Flash Fiction and Five senses
Week 2: Sight and Setting
Week 3: Sound and Dialogue
Week 4: Taste and Point of View
Week 5: Smell and Character development
Week 6: Touch and Plot
Week 7: Editing your story
Week 8: Open mic: share your writing
Our Tutor: Ronnie Pankova-Karadjova
Rostislava (Ronnie) Pankova-Karadjova is a bilingual writer, musician, and experienced tutor with a Master of Creative Writing from the University of Auckland. Originally from Bulgaria, her degrees in Musicology and Choir Conducting, along with time spent in Southern Africa and now in New Zealand, have sharpened her sensitivity to cultures and languages. Ronnie has won several awards for both short fiction and long prose. Her work has appeared in publications such as MiNDFOOD, Fiction Attic Press, and Ponder Review. Her debut novel, In Focus, is currently out on submission, represented by High Spot Literary. Drawing on her background as a music educator, choir conductor, and creative writer, Ronnie brings a warm, cross-cultural perspective to her teaching. You can find some of her work on Substack.
Community Service Card and Gold Card holders discount:
We are pleased to extend a special 10% discount to Community Service Card and Gold Card holders. When enrolling, simply select the applicable discount option, and during checkout, enter your membership number to validate and apply the discount.
