Creative Write-it was founded in 2011 by local author Amy Han, who was looking for a way to help others by combining her passion for writing and love of working with young people.

Inspired by the enthusiastic child writer she used to be, and the creative writing courses she attended at university, Amy developed programs to encourage young writers of all levels to have fun with writing, stretching their imaginations while developing practical skills in storytelling, confidence, and self-expression. 

What began as one monthly workshop at her local library soon grew to include weekly workshops at local primary schools, private mentorships, school holiday programs, and school visits across Victoria. In 2014, she gathered a small team of equally passionate, professional writers, and opened the first Creative Write-it studio in Balwyn North.

In 2016, Amy joined forces with fellow writer Dan Nixon to open the second studio in Fitzroy North, expanding our reach and making our programs accessible to more young writers, their families, and their schools. Amy and Dan now work together to direct the future of Creative Write-it.

blog post: 'the value of creative writing: why we do what we do' by founding director, amy han

Amy Han
​Founding Director - Creative Write-it

Amy Han is the Founding Director of Creative Write-it. After completing her BA (Creative Writing) at the University of Melbourne and a Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing at RMIT, she tried many different ways to support herself and her passion for writing, until she realised that her passion and her 'work' didn't have to be two separate things. In 2011, she started teaching one monthly workshop at her local library, and from there has grown Creative Write-it around the idea of the place she used to wish for as an enthusiastic child writer. Amy is the author of two novels for young adults, Ru Dreaming and Breaking Jumps, and a number of published short stories. She is currently working on her third book. After initially leading all workshops, Amy now focusses on the development and operation of Creative Write-it. Outside of Creative Write-it, Amy is an enthusiastic parkour practitioner and an ambassador for One Girl.

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Dan Nixon
Director - Strategy & Partnerships

Dan Nixon is the Co-Director of Creative Write-it, focussing on business development and fostering community partnerships. He has a Master's Degree in Screenwriting from the Victorian College of the Arts and writes regularly for some of Australia's leading youth theatre companies. He also writes children's television (live action and animation) and has worked for the likes of the Australian Children's Television Foundation and the Australian Council of Educational Research. Previously a festival Director, he also sits on the board of Fresh Youth Theatre. Dan has been involved in all facets of youth arts and has taught drama, storytelling, percussion and tap dancing to young people for the past 10 years. Dan is currently completing his first book, several new kids' TV shows, and a range of theatre projects. Favourite things include The Lord of the Rings, skiing, cooking, reading, dogs... and, oh, The Lord of the Rings.

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