Dear Fellow Writer,
In this issue:- Vogel Award for first time novelists
- Online creative writing
- Free seminars for creative people coming up
- Slippery When Wet short story competition
- Happy Easter and have a great break.
I hope you are
all looking forward to the Easter break. I’m really keen on a have a
rest as we’ve been really busy here at the Sydney Writers’ Centre.
Expect to see lots of new developments in the months to come. Tomorrow,
I’m going to start tackling the big egg (pictured) which has found its
way into my home.In fact, I may even tuck into it tonight … while indulging in my latest addiction The Biggest Loser.
Happy Easter everyone!
Enter the Vogel Award for first time novelists
Entries open 22 March and close 31st May.
If you are keen to get your novel published then I highly recommend that you enter The Australian/Vogel Literary Award. It’s a very prestigious award for an unpublished manuscript by a writer under the age of 35.
You get published by Allen & Unwin and - to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vogel company in Australia - there is a one-off prize for this year only of $50,000, in addition to normal royalties from sales. (The usual prize money is around $20,000 so this is a big jump).
I hope to see many Sydney Writers’ Centre graduates enter this award!
The Australian/Vogel Literary Award has launched the careers of some of Australia's young writers,
including Tim Winton, Kate Grenville, Brian Castro and Andrew McGahan. Winners have later won or been short-listed for other major awards such as the Miles Franklin Literary Award, the Commonwealth Writers Prize and the Booker Prize.
For more information visit: www.allenandunwin.com/vogelawards
Entries open 22 March and close 31st May.
If you are keen to get your novel published then I highly recommend that you enter The Australian/Vogel Literary Award. It’s a very prestigious award for an unpublished manuscript by a writer under the age of 35.
You get published by Allen & Unwin and - to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vogel company in Australia - there is a one-off prize for this year only of $50,000, in addition to normal royalties from sales. (The usual prize money is around $20,000 so this is a big jump).
I hope to see many Sydney Writers’ Centre graduates enter this award!
The Australian/Vogel Literary Award has launched the careers of some of Australia's young writers,
including Tim Winton, Kate Grenville, Brian Castro and Andrew McGahan. Winners have later won or been short-listed for other major awards such as the Miles Franklin Literary Award, the Commonwealth Writers Prize and the Booker Prize.
For more information visit: www.allenandunwin.com/vogelawards
ONLINE Creative Writing Stage 1: starts 31 March
Enroll now!
If you are starting out in creative writing (and are not quite ready to enter the Vogel) then you’ll benefit from our ONLINE course in Creative Writing Stage 1.
This online course is the same as the popular Creative Writing Stage 1 course held here in our training rooms. But we’ve designed it in such a way that it can be delivered electronically. It’s ideal for people who don’t live in Sydney or who can’t get to our harbourside training rooms.
This creative writing course will teach you how to:
* kick-start the creative writing process
* 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
By the end of the course you'll improve your creative writing skills and have the confidence to pursue your own writing projects.
When: The week beginning 31 March 2008 for 5 weeks
Time: Whenever it suits you
Cost: $395
Click here for more information or to enroll online.
Seminars for creative people during Arts Law Week
March 31 to April 5 2008
The Arts Law Centre of Australia is presenting a series of free seminars and workshops for Sydney based artists, arts organisations and other creative people, including writers.
Not all the seminars will be relevant to writers but I’ll certainly be going to ones about intellectual property and copyright.
“Arts Law legal staff, together with Sydney entertainment lawyers and arts professionals, will deliver mostly free events for artists and organizations to gain skills and knowledge critical to the practice of their art.”
Most sessions will be held at the Rex Centre (Kings Cross), and are free.
For further 2008 program information: www.artslaw.com.au
Slippery When Wet short story competition
No, no, the rock band Bon Jovi is not holding a short story competition (they have a CD called Slippery When Wet – and yes, I confess I have it).Slippery When Wet is a book of short stories published each year. And if you aren’t quite advanced enough to write a novel, I strongly recommend that you start with short stories. I also strongly recommend that you enter them in short story competitions, particularly if this means you end up being published in a book.
Entry is open to all amateur writers across Australia and New Zealand. Entries must be unpublished and must not have won any other awards. A maximum of 2000 words per story applies.
Entries close Friday, 9 May 2008.
For more details visit our blog.
The next level – Creative Writing Stage 2 with Judith Ridge
A great way to hone your short stories so they are ready for publication is by being guided by the talented Judith Ridge. In particular, if you’ve already done Creative Writing Stage 1 or Writing Books for Children, then you want to ensure that you keep your momentum going.Creative Writing Stage 2 is a very practical course with opportunities to workshop your writing in class. In this course, the focus is on “doing” so that you can keep your creative writing momentum going and actually produce a finished story.
Judith is SUCH an amazing creative writing teacher who gives invaluable feedback to everyone in the class. This is a great opportunity to improve your writing skills in a nurturing and creative environment.
When: Every Wednesday from 16 April 2008 for 5 weeks
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Click here for more information or to enroll online.
Other upcoming courses
ONLINE course: Creative Writing Stage 1 with Pamela Freeman
When: Week beginning Monday 31 March 2008
Time: Whenever it suits you
Cost: $395
Seminar: Travel Writing with Geoff Bartlett
When: Wednesday 9 April 2008
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $65
Course: Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers with Valerie Khoo - BOOKED OUT
When: Every Monday starting Monday 14 April 2008 for 5 weeks
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing Stage 2 with Judith Ridge
When: Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 16 April 2008 for 5 weeks
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Seminar: How to Get Your Book Published with Geoff Bartlett
When: Thursday 17 April 2008
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $65
ONLINE Course: Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers with Valerie Khoo
When: Week beginning Monday 21 April 2008
Time: Whenever it suits you
Cost: $395
Seminar: Media Releases That Get Results with Luisa Volpato
When: Tuesday 22 April 2008
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Cost: $345
Course: Writing Books Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge
When: Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 21 May 2008 for 5 weeks
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Seminar: Self-publishing with Valerie Khoo
When: Tuesday 6 May 2008
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $65
Seminar: How to write winning reports and proposals with Mel Wilkinson
When: Thursday 8 May 2008
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $395
Seminar: Freelance Success with Valerie Khoo & Gayle Bryant
When: Tuesday 13 May 2008
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $65
Seminar: Editing Essentials with Katrina Lobley
When: Friday 23 May 2008
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Cost: $345
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Wishing you much writing success,
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