Dear Fellow Writer,
In this issue:- Get paid for your summer holiday
- What’s wrong with this sign?
- Starlight Cinema Leichhardt - double pass
giveaway - Writing books for children - enroll now
- Self publishing vs mainstream publishing – which
is best for you?
Happy new year. This
start of the year is a great time to plan for the months ahead. If
you’ve been thinking of exploring the world of writing, this could be
your year to get published, write your memoir or change careers. We’ll help you make it happen. Just as we helped so many students last year. You’ll find a course that’s just right to achieve your writing goals. Or give us a call and have a chat about what’s ideal for you.
Our summer intensive writing courses have been totally booked out and we’ve announced new dates for courses in this newsletter. I’m sure you’ll find something where you’ll expand your horizons, meet new people, learn new skills – and maybe even
change your life.
Turn your summer holiday into dollars
Wouldn’t it be great if you could get paid to travel? Geoff Bartlett’s Travel Writing seminar will help you do just that. This seminar is a great overview of the travel writing industry.
What: Travel Writing seminar
When: Thursday 24 January 2008
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $65
There are only a few places left.
Click here for more information or to enroll online.
I'm not sure why apostrophes are so misused but everywhere you look there are errant apostrophes all over the place. Can you see what's wrong with this sign which I found in
Crows Nest in Sydney?
If you said that it should read:
parties instead of party's - then you are right!
Remember that just because a word has an 's' at the end doesn't mean you need to use an apostrophe.
Apostrophes are used to indicate possession (as in John's car). Or they are used in contractions (as in it's being a contraction of it is).
Children’s writing course
If you want to write books for kids, Judith Ridge’s popular course Writing Books for Children and Young Adults only has a few places left. The course will cover:• How to get started
• Finding the right voice
• Creating characters and stories young readers
will enjoy
• Common assumptions about writing for children
and about young readers
• Understanding the children's publishing market
When: Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 23 January 2008 for 5 weeks
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Cost $395
Click here for more information or to enroll online.
Double pass to Starlight Cinema Leichhardt – exclusive to readers of this newsletter
One of the best things about summer is outdoor cinemas. I love grabbing a bottle of wine, picnic blanket, nibblies (and Aerogard) to watch a movie with friends.Starlight Cinema 2008 Leichhardt Oval Season has a great line-up of movies under the stars. Opening night of Starlight Cinema’s Leichhardt Oval is Tuesday 15 January 2008.
This year, the line-up includes movies like Into the Wild (which I can’t wait to see), Jerry Seinfeld’s new Bee Movie, The Home Song Stories and more.
Starlight Cinema gates and the Dining Terrace open from 7pm each night. Tickets for are available online from $16 or from the gate each night from $20.
However, we have a double pass to win. All you have to do is email your contact details and the answer to this question to competitions@spindriftmedia.com.au You must email your entry by 5pm Monday 14 January 2008 - the most creative entry wins. Entries are open only to subscribers of this newsletter.
Question: What’s the best thing about summer?
The season runs from 15 January 2008 to Friday 25 January and full details are on our blog or go to www.starlightcinema.com.au
How to Get Your Book Published – with mainstream publishers
If you want to explore mainstream publishing, then Geoff Bartlett’s seminar will show you what you need for a marketable book proposal and how to approach publishers.
What: How to Get Your Book Published
When: Monday 4 February 2008 (one evening)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $65
Click here for more information or to enroll online.
Self-publishing – find out if it’s for you
If you’re a speaker, entrepreneur or marketer, a book can be a great calling card. If you want to write one, it can be useful to find out the bare facts about self-publishing … and whether it’s right for you.This seminar covers everything you need to know.
When: Thursday 31 January 2008 (one evening)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $65
Click here for more information or to enroll online.
Other upcoming courses
Course: Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge
When: Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 23 January 2008 for 5 weeks
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Seminar: Self-publishing – How to do it with Valerie Khoo
When: Thursday 31 January 2008 (one evening)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $65
Seminar: How to Get Your Book Published with Geoff Bartlett
When: Monday 4 February 2008 (one evening)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $65
Seminar: Media Releases that Get Results with Luisa Volpato
When: Friday 15 February 2008
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Cost: $345
Seminar: How to Write Winning Reports and Proposals with Mel Wilkinson
When: Friday 22 February 2008
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $395
Seminar: Editing Essentials with Katrina Lobley
When: Friday 29 February 2008
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Cost: $345
When: Every Monday starting Monday 3 March 2008 for 5 weeks (but with a one week break for Easter)
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Life Writing with Patti Miller
When: Every Thursday from Thursday 27 March 2008 for 6 weeks
Time: 10am - 12noon
Cost: $450
ONLINE course: Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers
When: Week beginning Monday 11 February 2008
Time: Whenever it suits you
Cost $395
ONLINE course: Creative Writing Stage 1 with Pamela Freeman
When: Week beginning Monday 18 February 2008
Time: Whenever it suits you
Cost $395
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Wishing you much writing success,
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