Thursday, January 28, 2010
How to publish your book; More Student Success; Golden rules of business writing; Kick-start your creative writing
In this issue:
- TIP: Don’t use no double negatives
- How to publish your book
- Student Success - Chantelle Thompson
- The golden rules of good business writing
- Did you know? Rule of thumb
- Kickstart your creative writing
- WEBPICK: Book Book MacBook covers
One of the things I love about working at the Sydney Writers' Centre is you – that's right, YOU. I love our community and I'm really passionate about shaping the Centre to ensure we are catering to your needs. We want to make sure that we are providing you with the courses and seminars that you actually want and need. So we'd love your input on something.
As you know, we have three wonderful online courses currently available. And we have many more in the pipeline. It takes an incredible amount of time and resources to create these online courses for you – because they are top quality courses, designed so that you get the same learning and similar experience as you would in our face-to-face courses. But there are only so many hours in the day and, as much as our team wishes we could clone ourselves, we can't do that yet!
So we'd love your input on which courses you'd like to see available online first. Don't worry, they will ALL eventually be available. But your feedback will help us determine the ORDER in which they will become available. To put it simply, the ones you ‘vote’ for will be the ones that will be available first. So I'd be so grateful if you could help us out by voting here. Thanks so much!
TIP: Don’t use no double negatives
It seems even Grammar Girl can make mistakes! Here’s what she wrote in a recent newsletter:
I made an embarrassing mistake the other day. I wrote "I can't hardly believe . . ." when I should have written "I can hardly believe . . ."
"Can't hardly" is an example of a double negative – something writing experts say you should avoid – and it also doesn't make much sense. Often double negatives mean the opposite of what you are trying to say.
Did you know that using a double-negative in a sentence will actually change your meaning to a positive? For example:
‘Rambo didn’t eat no biscuits’ actually means he ate at least one. For this reason alone double-negatives should be avoided in your writing.
Other examples are:
“I’m not uninterested in what you’re saying.”
“I’m not unhappy about that.”
How to publish your book
The path to publication can be a difficult one. But if you know what is required of you, you may increase your chances of getting your manuscript read by your publisher of choice.
How to Get Your Book Published is a two-hour seminar that will make the process much clearer. You’ll discover:
- how to write a winning book proposal
- how to approach publishers
- do you need an agent?
- how much should you write before approaching a publisher?
- negotiating a fair contract
- the editing and re-writing process
Here’s what some recent attendees said about the seminar:
‘Clear, easy to understand information. Knowledgeable lecturer with quirky anecdotes. All my questions were answered. I thought it was a very good seminar and I was surprised at how much fitted into two hours. The dream is now a lot more tangible!’
- Amber Rose Gabriel
‘Simply packed with information from start to finish, the seminar provided all the answers to questions that I have had for years about how books get published! I now have a definite plan to work towards in getting my first book published.’
- Lucy Marshall
This seminar is presented by Geoff Bartlett who is an author, journalist, actor and producer. He has filed articles and interviews for over 20 major newspapers and magazines around the country, including The Sydney Morning Herald, Courier Mail, Canberra Times, West Australian and Australian Style.
How to Get Your Book Published with Geoff Bartlett
When: Tuesday 2 February 2010 (two-hour seminar)
Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Cost: $75
Click here for more information or to enrol online.
Student Success – Chantelle Thompson
We’ve received more exciting news this week from one of our former students.
Chantelle Thompson completed our Feature Writing course in December last year – and already she’s been commissioned to write a travel feature for the Medical Observer Magazine!
This is great news Chantelle – congratulations!
The golden rules of good business writing
Most people are required to write at work – everything from emails and letters to annual reports. And it’s important that you can make yourself understood in your writing. Good business writing is an essential skill for any employee.
One of our most popular seminars is Professional Business Writing. It will help you refine your writing style – and maybe you’ll even start to enjoy one more aspect of your job!
This practical seminar covers:
- business writing - the golden rules
- how to structure reports and proposals
- the fundamentals of persuasive writing
- tips and rules for stress-free writing
- how to gain the reader's attention
- the 8 step plan to write winning proposals
- the words you should never use
Here’s what some recent participants thought of the seminar:
‘Mel was an excellent trainer. I enjoyed her examples and lessons learnt, which made much of what we were learning more relevant. The course was also a confidence booster for me, knowing that I am on track with my writing.’
- Romina Cavallo
‘Mel was an excellent presenter, providing practical real-world examples of the subject matter. Value was also gained from Mel's ability to reinforce topics learnt earlier in the day. Good class size and people management skills of Mel assisted the day to flow easily. The day reinforced to me the value of mind-maps and planning your writing as well as providing me a number of methods to better understand my audience and what they want from my writing.’
- Robert Levee
This seminar is presented by Mel Wilkinson, an experienced corporate writer and former guest lecturer at the Financial Services Institute of Australia. Mel runs a corporate writing agency and specialises in writing, editing and proofreading corporate collateral such as tender documents, annual reports, brochures, website content, newsletters, newspaper editorial, advertising copy, adviser and employee communication and sector reports.
Professional Business Writing with Mel Wilkinson
When: Tuesday 9 March 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Cost: $395
Click here for more information or to enrol online.
Did you know? Rule of thumb
To quote the ‘rule of thumb’ means you are referring to informal guidelines or standards, or things you know from experience. It’s such a common phrase that you may not have thought about where it comes from. But I have – and I’ve found the answer.
The ‘rule’ in ‘rule of thumb’ actually refers to a measurement. From the tip of an adult thumb to the knuckle is more often than not very close to 1 inch long. It’s not exact, but it’s close enough that if you didn’t have a ruler, you could use the ‘rule of thumb’ to get an approximate measurement.
Word crime: What were they drinking?
Spotted: on a menu in a café in Sydney. What’s wrong with this picture?
Right: “Cappuccino”
Wrong: “Cappiccinno”
The word “cappuccino” comes from the Italian word “cappuccio”, which refers to a hood worn by friars. Apparently the colour of the coffee is similar to the colour of the hood!
Kick-start your creative writing – DAYTIME course
Have you decided it’s time to let that book you’ve always had in you out? Even if you’re writing short stories or a memoir, our Creative Writing course will help to kick-start your creativity.
Over five weeks we’ll teach you the importance of structure, plot, voice and character, and show you how to apply it to your writing. If you want to write engaging and absorbing stories, this is a great way to start. And the best thing – we now run courses for those of you who can’t make it to our evening courses. Our next daytime course starts soon!
This creative writing course will teach you how to:
- tap into your imagination
- draw from everyday experiences and memories
- examine different types of creative writing
- give structure to your writing
- use characters and dialogue
Here’s what our most recent participants had to say about the course:
‘Our presenter, Jeni Mawter, was very, very good! She was able to give us valuable information about actual writing but also about how the publishing world works. She was also a very engaging speaker and the course was structured well. I have a much better understanding of what the process of writing actually involves.’
- Elizabeth Ormiston
‘Apart from the help with actual literary techniques, Jenni gave me a realistic sense of what it would be like to be a writer. She spoke well about the industry and its intricacies as well as speaking of her own experiences. This course gave me a great sense of how to write for different audiences and how to overcome writers block. Most importantly though, it helped me realise that the first draft doesn't have to be perfect and that there is no harm in doing numerous drafts.’
- Raymond Cachia
DAYTIME Creative Writing Stage 1 with Jeni Mawter
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 18 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: 10.00am – 12 noon
Cost: $395
Click here for more information or to enrol online.
WEBPICK: Book Book MacBook covers
Wow, I’ve found the ultimate geek/booklover accessory – a MacBook case that looks like a hardcover book! Touted as ‘a novel way to cover your macbook’ (pun intended I’m sure), these covers are designed to protect your laptop not only from the odd bump, but also by disguising it as a tatty old book, so potential thieves won’t even know your laptop is there.
The covers come in black or red and are only available for MacBook or MacBook Pro. You can order them online here.
Other upcoming courses
Course: Online Creative Writing with Cathie Tasker/Pamela Freeman - FULL
When: Week beginning Monday 1 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Course: Online Feature Writing Stage 1 with Valerie Khoo - FULL
When: Week beginning Monday 1 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Seminar: How to get your book published with Geoff Bartlett
When: Tuesday 2 February 2010 (2-hour evening seminar)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $75
Course: Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge - FULL
When: Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 3 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Online Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge - FULL
When: Week beginning Monday 8 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Course: Professional Business Writing with Mel Wilkinson - FULL
When: Thursday 11 February 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $395
Course: Life Writing with Patti Miller - FULL
When: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February (two-day workshop)
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: $450
Course: Travel Writing with Geoff Bartlett
When: Monday 15 February 2010 (2-hour evening seminar)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $75
Course: Online Feature Writing Stage 1 with Valerie Khoo
When: Week beginning Monday 15 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Course: Online Creative Writing with Cathie Tasker/Pamela Freeman
When: Week beginning Monday 15 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Course: Grammar and Punctuation Essentials with Deb Doyle
When: Tuesday 16 February 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 with Pamela Freeman - FULL
When: Every Tuesday starting Tuesday 16 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 DAYTIME course with Jeni Mawter
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 18 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: 10.00am - 12noon
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 with Jeni Mawter
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 25 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Online Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge
When: Week beginning Monday 1 March 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Seminar: Editing Essentials with Katrina Lobley
When: Tuesday 2 March 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: $345
Course: Feature Writing Stage 1 DAYTIME course with Vanessa Waters
When: Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 3 March 2010 for five weeks
Time: 10.00am – 12noon
Cost: $395
Course: Travel Writing with Geoff Bartlett
When: Friday 5 March 2010 (2-hour morning seminar)
Time: 10.00am - 12 noon
Cost: $75
Course: Professional Business Writing with Mel Wilkinson
When: Tuesday 9 March 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $395
Seminar: Self-Publishing: How to do it with Geoff Bartlett
When: Monday 15 March 2010 (2-hour evening seminar)
Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Cost: $75
Seminar: How to get your book published with Geoff Bartlett
When: Tuesday 23 March 2010 (2-hour evening seminar)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $75
Course: Creative Writing Stage 2 with Pamela Freeman
When: Every Tuesday starting Tuesday 30 March 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge
When: Every Monday starting Monday 5 April 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 with Kate Forsyth
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 8 April 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 5-day Intensive course with Jeni Mawter
When: Monday 12 April - Friday 16 April 2010 (5 consecutive days)
Time: 10.00am - 12noon
Cost: $395
Course: Feature Writing Stage 2 with Judy Skatssoon
When: Every Wednesday beginning Wednesday 14 April 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Script Writing for Short Films with Geoff Bartlett
When: Thursday 13 May and 20 May 2010 (two evening seminars)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $165
Course: Life Writing with Patti Miller
When: Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 July (two-day workshop)
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: $450
Course: Life Writing with Patti Miller
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 12 August 2010 for six weeks
Time: 10am - 12noon
Cost: $450
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Write for magazines and newspapers; Writers at the Convent Festival; Write about your life; More student success
In this issue:
- TIP: The rules of contractions
- Write for magazines and newspapers!
- Writers at the Convent Festival
- Student Success – Congratulations to Kim and Georgia
- Write about your life
- Movie ticket giveaway - Precious
- Improve your writing with Grammar and Punctuation Essentials
- WEBPICK: Aquanotes
It’s been a great week at the Sydney Writers’ Centre. We’re now now back in full swing with a busy schedule of courses. One of the seminars that I’m particularly excited and passionate about is Blogging for Business. Many readers may know that we’ve really embraced social media here – with blogging, Twitter and the like – and we’ve made many wonderful connections this way.
In fact, the Sydney Writers’ Centre blog was named by Smart Company as one of the Top Business Blogs in Australia. I also blog with The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. And I have a personal blog! I find blogging one of the most effective ways to communicate and spread your message – as long as you get it right. If you are blogging for business, you need to ensure that you are doing it effectively – and that you are following the rules of the blogosphere. If not, you could be making mistakes that may result in bad PR for your organisation.
This seminar is ideal for:
- anyone who wants to start a blog for their business
- marketing and public relations professionals who want to mentor clients confidently on blogging
- communications and HR professionals charged with supervising the blogging of employees
The seminar is presented by Steven Lewis, who has consulted on blogging, podcasting and other Web 2.0 tools for companies such as Westpac and IAG. For Tourism Tasmania he created a ground-breaking series of travel podcasts, with similar projects in the works for companies like V Australia and Time Out.
Blogging for Business with Steven Lewis
When: Thursday 28 January 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: $365
Click here for more information or to enrol online.
TIP: The rules of contractions
This one may seem incredibly obvious to most of you, but I see this too many times in writing to continue to ignore it!
Should’ve, could’ve, and would’ve are all contractions. The apostrophe replaces the letters ‘ha’ in the word ‘have’. It does not replace the word ‘of’! So,
Could’ve = could have
Should’ve = should have
Would’ve = would have
It’s likely that many people make this error because of the way it sounds when you say a contraction – ‘could’ve’ really does sound like ‘could of’. But you should never write ‘could of’ etc. It is wrong! The apostrophe does not replace the word ‘of’.
Write for magazines and newspapers
Do you dream of writing for your favourite magazine in 2010 but can’t make it to one of our evening classes? One of our most popular courses is Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers and we’re committed to making it accessible to as many of our readers as possible, so we now run a morning class as well!
The Feature Writing course is for anyone who’d like to see their work published, whether it’s in magazines or newspapers – or both. It is possible to begin your career as a freelance writer, and this course will show you how to do it.
The course will teach you about:
- which ideas work - and where to get them
- understanding the magazine/news market
- different types of feature articles
- how to research, structure and write a feature
- what editors want from a writer
- how to pitch your article or idea to a magazine and sell it!
Here’s what some recent participants had to say about the course:
‘[I enjoyed] interacting between the presenter and students, meeting people from all walks of life. I found it very positive and encouraging. I have a clearer picture of what is required for writing and feel more confident about doing it.’
- Michele Jorna
‘The information presented was interesting and logically taught. I think the small size of the group was really beneficial for asking questions and getting to know the other group members. I had a great time! I have entered a Travel Writing competition and will be implementing all the skills I have learnt over the Summer. I have the confidence now that I can achieve success in writing, which I did not have previously.’
- Chantelle Thompson
The course is taught by Vanessa Waters, an award-winning writer with over 15 years’ experience in the publishing industry. Since graduating with a BA in Communications from UTS she has worked in both newspapers and magazines, cutting her teeth on titles such as TV HITS, Girlfriend, Teen Hit, New Idea, That's Life!, Home Beautiful, SUNDAY Magazine, Marie Claire, Body + Soul and New Woman.
She is a seasoned lecturer, a contributing author of a women's anthology (released through Adams Media in the USA) and the author of Secrets of Our Success, published through Random House.
Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers with Vanessa Waters
When: Wednesday mornings starting Wednesday 3 March 2010 for five weeks
Time: 10.00am – 12 noon
Cost: $395
Click here for more information or to enrol online.
We received some great news this week from one of our former Feature Writing participants. Kim Kind completed both the stage 1 and stage 2 courses, and is now writing regularly for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald Career sections. One of her stories, about new mums returning to work, was used as a cover story for both papers.
This is great news Kim – congratulations! We’re looking forward to hearing more about your writing in 2010. Kim wrote to us:
“I took your class at the Sydney Writers' Centre [with Judy Skatssoon] in May/June and wanted to tell you that it has led to a regular gig for me ... I have a lot to thank you for! If it wasn't for the success of that first pitch, I would never have had the confidence to put forward more ideas (most of which have been picked up). I've even gone back to uni to do a postgrad in Journalism and I'm loving it. So thanks!”
Another former feature writing student, Georgia Rickard, has also flourished in the world of magazines and newspapers. She’s now the editor of a monthly health magazine and was recently interviewed for Girl With a Satchel – the blog to read if you want to know all about what’s going on in the world of magazines.
You can read more about her success here.
Writers in the Convent Festival
Those lucky Melbournites – they get to enjoy the first writers’ festival of 2010 when the annual Writers at the Convent festival is held on the 12 to 14 February. Held in the beautiful surrounds of the Abbotsford Convent, featured authors include Matthew Reilly, Alex Miller, and Garry Disher. Also appearing will be columnists Dr Stephanie Dowrick and Danny Katz (surely familiar names to Good Weekend readers) as well as writer and Griffith Review editor Julianne Schulz. There will be panel sessions as well as conversations with authors.
Each session costs $17 ($15 for a concession). You can order your tickets online or through the Readers’ Feast Bookstore in Melbourne city.
Click here for full details and a festival program.
Write about your life
Writing your memoir or family history can be a truly rewarding experience, but if you’re not sure where to start it can also be a daunting one. Patti Miller’s Writing Your Life course will guide you through creative autobiographical writing, and help you write an engaging life story.
The course includes workshops that will help you:
- awaken memory and creativity
- create the lived reality of your experience on the page
- bring details to life
- find structure to your work.
Here’s what our most recent participants said about the course:
‘It helped me to get a practical idea of how to begin the mammoth task of writing my memoirs and I found the information about going back in time through my life to find material for my book to be very useful. I have been encouraged to start working on a memoir and feel more confident about it than before!’
- Nitasha Thomson
‘I have learnt a lot! The way I am writing has changed. Before "I" was telling the story from my view as an observer. Now I let the reader "see" and "feel" for themselves. What a difference! Since the course I have decided to start all over again with my life story even though I had written 2/3 of it already. But I know it will be much better and more interesting now.’
- Sigrid Moeller
The course is presented by Patti Miller who has taught creative writing, with a particular focus on autobiographical writing, for 20 years. At the Sydney Writers' Centre, you learn from the best - and we believe Patti is the best life writing teacher in Australia.
Writing Your Life Weekend Workshop with Patti Miller
When: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February 2010 (two-day workshop)
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: $450
Click here for more information or to enrol online.
Movie ticket giveaway
No doubt many of you have already heard about this film. Precious has been a surprise hit in the US and just won one of its stars, M’Onique, a Golden Globe award for best supporting actress. It also won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival as well as a Grand Jury Prize at Cannes. Based on the 1996 novel Push by Sapphire, here’s a little more about the film:
Clareece "Precious" Jones is an overweight, illiterate African-American teen in Harlem. Just as she's about to give birth to her second child, Jones is accepted into an alternative school where a teacher helps her find a new path in her life.
Icon Films have given us ten double passes for the Advanced Screening weekend on 29 to 31 January nationally. If you’d like to win a double pass just tell us which book you think students should read at school and why.
Email your anwers to courses@spindriftmedia and remember to include your postal address! Entries close at 5pm on Tuesday 26 January 2010.
Improve your writing with Grammar and Punctuation Essentials
Do you find grammar and punctuation frightening? Not sure when or how to use apostrophes, hyphens or exclamation marks? Our one-day Grammar and Punctuation seminar will help you overcome your fear and walk away with a new appreciation for the wonders of grammar.
This intensive and practical course will give you knowledge that you’ll be able to apply immediately – to your own writing and to others.
You'll come away with:
- a clear understanding of how to treat common mistakes - such as apostrophes and plurals
- the basic rules you need to know to be confident in the workplace
- an understanding of when to bend, break or keep a rule or convention
- empowerment to justify your corrections to your own and other people's writing
- a taste of how professional editors approach their craft
- more confidence in applying the standard hard-copy editing marks to double-spaced copy
- and much more
You’ll also be given a copy of Deb Doyle’s book Grey Areas and Gremlins: A grammar and punctuation refresher, so you’ll always have a handy reference for answering your grammar questions.
Here’s what some recent participants had to say about the seminar:
‘Deb is fabulous! I am now more aware of what I write and try to avoid mistakes.’
- Sze Wing Yip
‘FANTASTIC KNOWLEDGE from Presenter Deb Doyle, she is very enthusiastic about her subject and a strong communicator, able to answer all questions in a fun and memorable way. I learnt SO MUCH in one day that I'd really like to do more study and/or courses. The course was exactly what I'd hoped it would be, very practical as well.’
- Fiona Goldsworthy
Grammar and Punctuation Essentials: What you need to know with Deb Doyle
When: Tuesday 16 February 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Cost: $395
Click here for more information or to enrol online.
WEBPICK: Sydney Writers' Centre podcasts
At the risk of sounding like we’re blowing our own trumpet, this week’s webpick comes from... us! We had so many amazing suggestions for podcast interviews when we ran a competition a few weeks ago (congratulations to Maxine Jacobi who won the book pack) so I wanted to remind you about our wonderful podcast page.
We’ve interviewed many authors over the last year, including Tom Rob Smith, Jack Marx, Scott Frost and Craig Silvey. There are also interviews with journalists and editors, including Helen Brown and Liz Bryski, and we’ve even interviewed the lipstick queen, Poppy King! All of their stories are inspirational and full of advice for budding authors and writers.
We’re busy following up on some of your author suggestions so keep an eye out for new interviews very soon! Check it out at www.sydneywriterscentre.com.au/podcast.htm.
Other upcoming courses
Course: Life Writing with Patti Miller – FULL
When: Every Friday starting Friday 22 January 2010 for six weeks
Time: 10am - 12noon
Cost: $450
Seminar: Blogging for Business with Steven Lewis
When: Thursday 28 January 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Cost: $365
Course: Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers with Pamela Wilson
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 28 January 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Online Creative Writing with Cathie Tasker/Pamela Freeman - FULL
When: Week beginning Monday 1 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Course: Online Feature Writing Stage 1 with Valerie Khoo - FULL
When: Week beginning Monday 1 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Seminar: How to get your book published with Geoff Bartlett - FULL
When: Tuesday 2 February 2010 (2-hour evening seminar)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $75
Course: Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge - FULL
When: Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 3 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Online Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge - FULL
When: Week beginning Monday 8 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Course: Professional Business Writing with Mel Wilkinson
When: Thursday 11 February 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $395
Course: Life Writing with Patti Miller
When: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February (two-day workshop)
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: $450
Course: Travel Writing with Geoff Bartlett
When: Monday 15 February 2010 (2-hour evening seminar)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $75
Course: Online Feature Writing Stage 1 with Valerie Khoo - NEW DATE
When: Week beginning Monday 15 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Course: Online Creative Writing with Cathie Tasker/Pamela Freeman
When: Week beginning Monday 15 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Course: Grammar and Punctuation Essentials with Deb Doyle
When: Tuesday 16 February 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 with Pamela Freeman
When: Every Tuesday starting Tuesday 16 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 DAYTIME course with Jeni Mawter
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 18 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: 10.00am - 12noon
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 with Jeni Mawter - NEW DATE
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 25 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Online Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge
When: Week beginning Monday 1 March 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Seminar: Editing Essentials with Katrina Lobley
When: Tuesday 2 March 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: $345
Course: Feature Writing Stage 1 DAYTIME course with Vanessa Waters
When: Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 3 March 2010 for five weeks
Time: 10.00am – 12noon
Cost: $395
Course: Professional Business Writing with Mel Wilkinson – NEW DATE
When: Tuesday 9 March 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $395
Course: Travel Writing with Geoff Bartlett
When: Friday 5 March 2010 (2-hour morning seminar)
Time: 10.00am - 12 noon
Cost: $75
Seminar: Self-Publishing: How to do it with Geoff Bartlett
When: Monday 15 March 2010 (2-hour evening seminar)
Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Cost: $75
Seminar: How to get your book published with Geoff Bartlett - NEW DATE
When: Tuesday 23 March 2010 (2-hour evening seminar)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $75
Course: Creative Writing Stage 2 with Pamela Freeman
When: Every Tuesday starting Tuesday 30 March 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge - NEW DATE
When: Every Monday starting Monday 5 April 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 with Kate Forsyth
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 8 April 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 5-day Intensive course with Jeni Mawter
When: Monday 12 April - Friday 16 April 2010 (5 consecutive days)
Time: 10.00am - 12noon
Cost: $395
Course: Feature Writing Stage 2 with Judy Skatssoon
When: Every Wednesday beginning Wednesday 14 April 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Script Writing for Short Films with Geoff Bartlett - NEW DATE
When: Thursday 13 May and 20 May 2010 (two evening seminars)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $165
Course: Life Writing with Patti Miller
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 12 August 2010 for six weeks
Time: 10am - 12noon
Cost: $450
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
In this issue:
- Come with us to Bali
- TIP: Drawers or draws?
- Build a business blog that works for you
- Big prizes for literature and poetry
- Learn online! Feature Writing starts soon
- Wordwise: How come we use ‘how come’?
- WEBPICK: Aquanotes
Wow, this year has started off with a bang. It’s already a hive of activity here at the Sydney Writers’ Centre. Today, I’m catching up with Sarah Tooth from the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival to chat about our exciting new overseas study tour in Bali. That’s right, hot on the heels of our popular “Writing in Paris” retreat is a wonderful course that we are holding in Ubud, the artistic and cultural heart of Bali.
Dates: 30 September to 5 October 2010
- 5-day writing course (6 nights and 7 days tour)
- plus optional 4-day Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (additional 5 nights and 6 days tour)
Find out more information here.
TIP: Drawers or draws?
We actually did this tip about a year ago, but I’m still seeing this error being made - and it’s driving me crazy! This is because I've been shopping for furniture lately and have seen this mistake so many times.
Here’s what we wrote:
I see these words mixed up all the time! Okay, I’ll admit, I go through phases when I sell stuff on ebay. And that’s where I see the word "draws" misused constantly. If you are referring to a wardrobe or dressing table, it’s likely to have "drawers" - as in the things you store your socks in or, like in the picture, a place where your beloved cat sleeps.
Remember, that’s a "drawer" not a "draw"!
How to Blog for Your Business
Your business may have a website, but could you be doing more? By blogging you can increase your online presence and potentially increase your customer base. It’s a great way to stay in touch with your staff as well.
Our blogging for business seminar will teach you the ‘rules’ of blogging and how to incorporate your blog into your marketing. Anyone who is thinking of starting a blog, already has one and wants tips on improving it, will benefit from this seminar.
The seminar will cover:
- the critical distinctions between a blog and an ordinary company webpage
- the terminology of blogging
- what readers expect from a corporate blog
- how to write a blog that stands out
- finding and building an audience
- how and what to measure
- common internal objections to blogging and how to overcome them
- best practice policies and guidelines for corporate bloggers
- building the business case for your blog
- what you should be looking for in your blogging software
Here’s what some recent participants said about the course:
"Relevant - fun presentation - dynamic - enthusiastic presenter. Lots of new motivation for marketing ideas for the business."
- Miranda Corkin
"The presenter, Steven Lewis, is an expert in his field that made the seminar relevant and up to the minute."
- Kandy Russo
The seminar is presented by Steven Lewis, who has consulted on blogging, podcasting and other Web 2.0 tools for companies such as Westpac and IAG. For Tourism Tasmania he created a ground-breaking series of travel podcasts, with similar projects in the works for companies like V Australia and Time Out.
Steven has also promoted blogs, wikis and podcasts as a corporate insider, having worked for AMP as an in-house evangelist for its enterprise 2.0 tools.
Blogging for Business with Steven Lewis
When: Thursday 28 January 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: $365
Click here for more information or to enrol online.
The Josephine Ulrick prizes for literature (a short story of 1000 – 3000 words) and poetry (up to 200 lines for a poem or suite of poems) is one of Australia’s most generous writing awards. Established in memory of the writer, poet and patron for the arts in South-East Queensland, the prize money in 2010 is worth $40,000.
Both the literature prize and the poetry prize will offer $10,000 to the best short story or poem, with a second prize of $5,000 for both categories and two commended prizes of $2,500 each, again for both categories.
Entries close on Saturday 30 January 2010 and you can download an entry form and conditions of entry here.
Check out the shortlisted and winning entries for 2009 here.
Learn online! Feature Writing starts soon
Do you want to write for magazines and newspapers and start your career as a writer? Our next Online Feature Writing course starts soon and it could be just what you need to get started!
This is one of our most popular courses, and with good reason – many of our students have gone on to be published in major publications, some before they’ve even finished the course! During this course we’ll teach you about:
- which ideas work and where to get them
- understanding the magazine/news market
- different types of feature articles
- how to research, structure and write a feature
- what editors want from a writer
- how to pitch your article or idea to a magazine and sell it!
It’s a busy time of year and you may not be able to make it to a face-to-face class, and our online virtual classroom will give you the chance to do this great course.
Recent participant, Maraya Bell, had this to say about the course:
‘I loved how practical the course was. I've studied writing at uni but it was all theory and no practical. I loved knowing the exact steps you need to take. I feel like I have a lot more confidence to go out and pitch, knowing exactly what editors expect. It was very easy and convenient and I enjoyed being able to do it in my own time.’
Online Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers with Valerie Khoo
When: Week beginning Monday 1 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Click here for more information or to enrol online.
If you’d prefer to learn in a real classroom, but can’t do our evening class, don’t forget that we also offer a daytime course.
Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers with Vanessa Waters
When: Wednesday mornings beginning Wednesday 3 March 2010 for five weeks
Time: 10.00am – 12 noon
Cost: $395
Click here for more information or to enrol online.
Wordwise: How come we use ‘how come’?
I’m sure you’ve all heard the words ‘how come?’ used instead of ‘why?’ – probably from younger people or in conversation. But where does it come from? And ‘how come’ some people use it instead of ‘why’?
Here’s Grammar Girl’s explanation:
"How come" is believed to be short for "how did it come about that," "how is it that," or "how comes it."
A search of online e-books turned up examples of these older phrases:
-
How comes it then that this her cold so great is not dissolved through my so hot desire . . . (British poet Edmund Spenser in "Sonnet 30," 1611)
- How comes it that the Church has attained such greatness in temporal power . . . (Machiavelli, in The Prince, 1513)
Although "how come" is a legitimate substitute for "why," it's informal; the OED labels it as colloquial.
WEBPICK: Aquanotes
This is more of a cool buy than a webpick, but it may come in handy for those of you who are at your creative best in the shower.
Aquanotes are a waterproof notepad, complete with pencil and suction cap so you can attach it to the wall of your bathroom. Amazing! And they’re still recyclable too. These are for anyone who just can’t stand to be without pen and paper wherever they are.
Check them out here.
And if any of you do buy some, please let us know what you think.
Other upcoming courses
Course: Marketing Your Book with Amanda Falconer
When: Every Monday starting Monday 18 January 2010 for three weeks
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $265
Course: Script Writing for Short Films with Geoff Bartlett
When: Wednesday 20 January and Wednesday 27 January 2010 (two evening seminars)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $165
Course: Travel Writing with Geoff Bartlett
When: Thursday 21 January 2010 (2-hour morning seminar)
Time: 10.00am - 12 noon
Cost: $75
Course: Life Writing with Patti Miller – FULL
When: Every Friday starting Friday 22 January 2010 for six weeks
Time: 10am - 12noon
Cost: $450
Seminar: Blogging for Business with Steven Lewis
When: Thursday 28 January 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Cost: $365
Course: Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers with Pamela Wilson
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 28 January 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Online Creative Writing with Cathie Tasker/Pamela Freeman - FULL
When: Week beginning Monday 1 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Course: Online Feature Writing Stage 1 with Valerie Khoo
When: Week beginning Monday 1 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Seminar: How to get your book published with Geoff Bartlett
When: Tuesday 2 February 2010 (2-hour evening seminar)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $75
Course: Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge
When: Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 3 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Online Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge - FULL
When: Week beginning Monday 8 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Course: Professional Business Writing with Mel Wilkinson
When: Thursday 11 February 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $395
Course: Life Writing with Patti Miller
When: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February (two-day workshop)
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: $450
Course: Travel Writing with Geoff Bartlett
When: Monday 15 February 2010 (2-hour evening seminar)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $75
Course: Online Creative Writing with Cathie Tasker/Pamela Freeman - NEW DATE
When: Week beginning Monday 15 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Course: Grammar and Punctuation Essentials with Deb Doyle
When: Tuesday 16 February 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 with Pamela Freeman - FULL
When: Every Tuesday starting Tuesday 16 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 DAYTIME course with Jeni Mawter
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 18 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: 10.00am - 12noon
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 with Jeni Mawter – NEW DATE
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 25 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Online Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge
When: Week beginning Monday 1 March 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Seminar: Editing Essentials with Katrina Lobley
When: Tuesday 2 March 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: $345
Course: Feature Writing Stage 1 DAYTIME course with Vanessa Waters
When: Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 3 March 2010 for five weeks
Time: 10.00am – 12noon
Cost: $395
Seminar: Self-Publishing: How to do it with Geoff Bartlett
When: Monday 15 March 2010 (2-hour evening seminar)
Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Cost: $75
Course: Creative Writing Stage 2 with Pamela Freeman
When: Every Tuesday starting Tuesday 30 March 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 with Kate Forsyth
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 8 April 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Feature Writing Stage 2 with Judy Skatssoon
When: Every Wednesday beginning Wednesday 14 April 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Life Writing with Patti Miller
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 12 August 2010 for six weeks
Time: 10am - 12noon
Cost: $450
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Thursday, January 07, 2010
In this issue:
- Reinvent yourself as a writer
- TIP: Active vs Passive voice
- Feature Writing with Pamela Wilson
- Win a Podcast Book Pack
- Travel Writing – get paid to holiday
- Word crimes while on holidays
- Blogging for Business
- WEBPICK: Prompted to Write
Happy new year everyone! I hope you had a great break over the holidays and I wish you the best in the year ahead. Whether or not you've made some new year's resolutions, this is often the time of year when you pause, reflect and think of all the things you've always wanted to do. But, somehow, last year went by - and you didn't do any of them! If you've thought about exploring the world of writing, this is a great time to do it.
There are so many different types of writing. Maybe you already know which one you want to pursue. But if you're not sure, then I highly recommend our program "Reinvent Yourself: So You Want To Be A Writer". This is a self-paced CD/audio program and workbook that will help you find your writing path. It includes 6 BONUS CDs featuring 8 best-selling authors that I've personally handpicked and interviewed. They'll share their secrets of success.
You can find out more here.
TIP: Active vs Passive voice
When writing, it’s important that you don’t come across as vague. Active voice will make your work sound more convincing, and less bureaucratic or like meeting minutes.
For example:
Valerie has taken Rambo for a walk.
Rambo was taken for a walk.
The first sentence is written in active voice – the subject (Valerie) is performing the verb (taking Rambo for a walk). The second sentence is written in passive voice. We don’t know who is taking Rambo – he has become the subject and the verb is being done to him.
Write articles for magazines and newspapers
Make 2010 your year to get published! If you want to learn how to write for magazines and newspapers, our Feature Writing course is the perfect first step.
You'll learn all about getting published in your favourite magazine or newspaper. In fact, some people have even been published before they've finished the course!
The course will teach you about:
- which ideas work and where to get them
- understanding the magazine/news market
- different types of feature articles
- how to research, structure and write a feature
- what editors want from a writer
- how to pitch your article or idea to a magazine and sell it!
Here’s what some recent participants had to say about the course:
‘Pam was an outstanding lecturer! We had a fantastic group that I felt comfortable to ask questions and share ideas with. My daily intranet news stories have come to life! I'm not afraid of
writing now and am actually enjoying a part of my job I used to dread.’
- Carolyn Hardy
'The information presented was interesting and logically taught. I think the small size of the group was really
beneficial for asking questions and getting to know the other group
members. I had a great time! I have the confidence now that I can achieve success in writing, which I did not have previously.'
- Chantelle Thompson
Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers Stage 1 with Pamela Wilson
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 28 January 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers Stage 1 DAYTIME with Vanessa Waters
When: Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 3 March 2010 for five weeks
Time: 10.00am - 12 noon
Cost: $395
Click here for more information or to enrol online.
In 2009 we interviewed many authors about their writing journeys for our podcast series. We’re really looking forward to bringing you more inspiring and informative interviews in 2010, from writers of fiction, non-fiction, kids books and much more.
You can check out all of our podcast interviews here.
To celebrate another year of author interviews, and to give you a taste of what’s in store, we have four books to give away from authors whose interviews we featured last year.
Our Podcast Book Pack includes:
If you’d like to win our Podcast Book Pack, just tell us who you would like interviewed in 2010 and why. Send your answers to courses [at] spindriftmedia [dot] com [dot] au, and don’t forget to include your postal address. The closing date for this competition is Friday 15 January 2010.
Word crimes
I thought you might be amused at some of the signs I saw while on holiday.
Can you spot the errors? “Accommodation” is spelt incorrectly. “Purchase” is spelt wrong. And the apostrophe in front of ’Tis should be facing the other way!
Travel Writing - get paid to holiday
Do want to know what it takes to be a travel writer? Want to combine your love of writing with travel?
If you want to write articles about your favourite travel destination, or perhaps write for guide books, join us for this info-packed seminar. You'll discover that it's not all about lying on the beach sipping cocktails... but you'll also learn how you can help fund your travel by writing about it.
The seminar will cover:
publishing opportunities (newspapers, magazines, electronic publishing, travel literature, guidebooks, other avenues)- types of travel stories (service stories, destination stories, personal essays)
- what it takes to be a travel writer
- some straight talk about earnings
- finding and focusing your story (the right subject, travel trends, developing your story)
- the art and craft of travel writing
- getting published and making contacts (including tips on joining professional associations such as the Australian Society of Travel Writers)
- writing for travel guidebooks
Here’s what some recent participants had to say about the seminar:
‘I have a lot of ideas now and will start to put them into action. I'm more inspired to believe I can do it!’
- Kristi Blake
‘It seriously motivated me to take a notebook on my travels and consider turning my writing from a hobby to perhaps profit. It gave me some great practical ideas about travel writing... ideas that I can immediately use. I feel as though I have the right tools to start travel writing.’
- Kirsten Lodge
This seminar is presented by Geoff Bartlett, he has worked as a freelance travel writer and photographer for magazines and websites for the last six years. His current areas of focus are the islands of the South Pacific and Asia. He is a regular contributor to Pacific Island Paradises and Asian Paradises.
Travel Writing morning seminar with Geoff Bartlett
When: Thursday 21 January 2010 (two-hour morning seminar)
Time: 10.00am - 12 noon
Cost: $75
OR
Travel Writing evening seminar with Geoff Bartlett
When: Monday 15 February 2010 (two-hour evening seminar)
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Cost: $75
Click here for more information or to enrol online.
Did you know? 9am and 9pm
We’re so used to using the terms “am” and “pm” to indicate the time of day. But do you know what the terms stand for?
These terms are actually abbreviations for the Latin phrases “ante meridiem” and “post meridiem”, which mean “before midday” and “after midday”.
Blogging for Business
If you’re thinking of setting up a blog for your company, it’s essential that you know how to write one that will be noticed for the right reasons. A blog can be a powerful tool – you can use it to reach out to customers and staff and to build the reputation of your company.
If you want to learn the essentials for a good business blog, or you already blog for your company and want to know how to improve it, then our one-day Blogging for Business seminar is ideal for you.
The seminar will cover:
the critical distinctions between a blog and an ordinary company webpage- the terminology of blogging
- what readers expect from a corporate blog
- how to write a blog that stands out
- finding and building an audience
- how and what to measure
- common internal objections to blogging and how to overcome them
- best practice policies and guidelines for corporate bloggers
- building the business case for your blog
- what you should be looking for in your blogging software
The seminar is presented by Steven Lewis
who has consulted on blogging, podcasting and other Web 2.0 tools for
companies such as Westpac and IAG. For Tourism Tasmania he created a
ground-breaking series of travel podcasts, with similar projects in the
works for companies like V Australia and Time Out.
Here’s what some of our recent participants had to say about the course:
‘The seminar was at the perfect pace to learn and be stimulated – great presenter and teacher. It dragged me out of the dark ages of social networking knowledge to be talking the talk!’
- Sally Berry
‘The presenter Steven Lewis is an expert in his field, which made the seminar relevant and up to the minute. I will be changing my Style File to a blog as soon as I can!’
- Kandy Russo
Blogging for Business with Steven Lewis
When: Thursday 28 January 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Cost: $365
Click here for more information or to enrol online.
WEBPICK: Prompted to Write
Sometimes, we need a little help to get started on that writing project – whether it’s a short story for a competition, a novel, or even a letter. Being ‘prompted to write’ could be just what you need to turn that creative spark into a story!
Each day on the blog ‘Prompted to Write’ a new image is posted, and with that a writing prompt. The idea is that you take that prompt and write a short story of about 100 words. You have the option of posting that story in the comments page, or you can just keep the work for yourself. Either way, prompts like these can help get you into the habit of writing, and writing well.
For prompts and writing advice visit www.promptedtowrite.com.
Other upcoming courses
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 5-day Intensive course with Jeni Mawter – FULL
When: Monday 11 January - Friday 15 January 2010 (5 consecutive days)
Time: 10.00am - 12noon
Cost: $395
Course: Online Creative Writing with Cathie Tasker/Pamela Freeman – FULL
When: Week beginning Monday 11 January 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Course: Online Feature Writing Stage 1 with Valerie Khoo – FULL
When: Week beginning Monday 11 January 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Course: Marketing Your Book with Amanda Falconer
When: Every Monday starting Monday 18 January 2010 for three weeks
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $265
Course: Script Writing for Short Films with Geoff Bartlett
When: Wednesday 20 January and Wednesday 27 January 2010 (two evening seminars)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $165
Course: Travel Writing with Geoff Bartlett
When: Thursday 21 January 2010 (2-hour morning seminar)
Time: 10.00am - 12 noon
Cost: $75
Course: Life Writing with Patti Miller – FULL
When: Every Friday starting Friday 22 January 2010 for six weeks
Time: 10am - 12noon
Cost: $450
Seminar: Blogging for Business with Steven Lewis
When: Thursday 28 January 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Cost: $365
Course: Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers with Pamela Wilson
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 28 January 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Online Creative Writing with Cathie Tasker/Pamela Freeman
When: Week beginning Monday 1 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Course: Online Feature Writing Stage 1 with Valerie Khoo
When: Week beginning Monday 1 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Seminar: How to get your book published with Geoff Bartlett
When: Tuesday 2 February 2010 (2-hour evening seminar)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $75
Course: Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge
When: Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 3 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Online Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge - FULL
When: Week beginning Monday 8 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Course: Professional Business Writing with Mel Wilkinson
When: Thursday 11 February 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $395
Course: Life Writing with Patti Miller
When: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February (two-day workshop)
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: $450
Course: Travel Writing with Geoff Bartlett
When: Monday 15 February 2010 (2-hour evening seminar)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $75
Course: Grammar and Punctuation Essentials with Deb Doyle
When: Tuesday 16 February 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 with Pamela Freeman - FULL
When: Every Tuesday starting Tuesday 16 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 DAYTIME course with Jeni Mawter
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 18 February 2010 for five weeks
Time: 10.00am - 12noon
Cost: $395
Course: Online Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge
When: Week beginning Monday 1 March 2010 for five weeks
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Seminar: Editing Essentials with Katrina Lobley
When: Tuesday 2 March 2010 (one-day seminar)
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: $345
Course: Feature Writing Stage 1 DAYTIME course with Vanessa Waters
When: Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 3 March 2010 for five weeks
Time: 10.00am – 12noon
Cost: $395
Seminar: Self-Publishing: How to do it with Geoff Bartlett
When: Monday 15 March 2010 (2-hour evening seminar)
Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Cost: $75
Course: Creative Writing Stage 2 with Pamela Freeman
When: Every Tuesday starting Tuesday 30 March 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 with Kate Forsyth
When: Every Thursday starting Thursday 8 April 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Feature Writing Stage 2 with Judy Skatssoon
When: Every Wednesday beginning Wednesday 14 April 2010 for five weeks
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Cost: $395
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