Dear Fellow Writer,
In this issue:- NEW ONLINE writing courses - learn wherever you are. Enrol now.
- Freelance writer wanted by World Movies channel
- Double passes to NIGHT at the Dendy for you
- “Your” versus “you’re”
- Business writing - how to get it right at work
The first is from Mitch Lewis whose short story
“Australia Day” has been accepted into Short and Twisted 2008.
Mitch took the Creative Writing Stage 1 course with Pamela Freeman last year. He’s already been published in magazines, short-listed for a regular column and will now feature in this collection of stories. Congratulations Mitch - we can’t wait for
your first novel!
NEW: ONLINE Creative Writing Stage 1 - enroll now
We love taking people like Mitch on their creative writing journey. And now you can learn the craft no matter where you live. We’re pleased to announce that the ONLINE Creative Writing Stage 1 course will start the week beginning 18 February 2008.
This course is the same as the one that’s conducted in the classrooms here at the Sydney Writers’ Centre. So you’ll benefit from Pamela Freeman’s experience and advice in our virtual classroom.
The beauty about the online course is that non-Sydney-siders can learn - just as if you’re sitting in the classroom here. You can listen to the audio program in the comfort of your own home. All you need is high-speed internet (ADSL or cable).
This course is ideal for people who want to explore writing fiction, short stories or perhaps, one day, a novel. 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. Before long, you’ll see your words in print. Just like Mitch.
When: The week beginning Monday 18 February 2008
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Click here for more information or to enroll online.
We love taking people like Mitch on their creative writing journey. And now you can learn the craft no matter where you live. We’re pleased to announce that the ONLINE Creative Writing Stage 1 course will start the week beginning 18 February 2008.
This course is the same as the one that’s conducted in the classrooms here at the Sydney Writers’ Centre. So you’ll benefit from Pamela Freeman’s experience and advice in our virtual classroom.
The beauty about the online course is that non-Sydney-siders can learn - just as if you’re sitting in the classroom here. You can listen to the audio program in the comfort of your own home. All you need is high-speed internet (ADSL or cable).
This course is ideal for people who want to explore writing fiction, short stories or perhaps, one day, a novel. 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. Before long, you’ll see your words in print. Just like Mitch.
When: The week beginning Monday 18 February 2008
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Click here for more information or to enroll online.
ONLINE: Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers - enroll now
I’ve also received so much good news from former students of Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers this week.Tatyana just scored a job with My Child magazine. Niamh is being sent by a Sydney-based magazine to Darwin on a media trip. And Sue’s travel story on “Falling fowl of the chicken bus” set in Guatemala was in The Sun-Herald last Sunday.
Again, even if you’re not based in Sydney, the next online course starts the week beginning 11 February 2008.
When: Week beginning Monday 11 January 2008
Time: Whenever it suits you
Cost: $395
Find out more about online Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers here.
Freelance writer wanted by World Movies channel
We love providing opportunities to aspiring writers when they come our way. Here’s a freelance gig from World Movies that will suit anyone who … loves movies!The WORLD MOVIES Channel seeks an enthusiastic and creative writer to join our committed and busy team on a freelance basis. Do you have what it takes to write monthly film premieres and meet deadlines? Then you could be just the person we are looking for.
We are seeking a freelance writer for 3 days work every month. The role involves writing synopses for films premiering on the channel each month, and then editing these synopses to be utilised for publicity purposes, within set deadlines.
The ideal candidate will already have writing experience in the form of movie reviews and/or short-form synopses ideally coupled with a love of international and arthouse film. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and enthusiastic person who has a love of film and writing to contribute to the only channel dedicated to providing viewers with the best of world cinema.
If this sounds like you please apply in writing attaching CV to:
worldmovies@pantv.com.au
Please apply and make all enquiries directly to World Movies.
20 Double passes to NIGHT - thanks to Dendy Cinemas
Thanks to everyone who entered the competition in the last newsletter. This issue, we have another competition - this time with 20 double passes to be won. This is thanks to our friends at Dendy Cinemas who are screening a special preview on: Wednesday 30 January at 6.30pm, Dendy Opera Quays at East Circular Quay.Here is some information about the movie. It sounds awesome.
A stunning big screen event from award-winning director Lawrence Johnston, this epic and hauntingly beautiful film celebrates Australia at night, exploring the universal nature of night and how we experience it.
Set to a lush and dramatic symphonic score from composer Cezary Skubiszewski, NIGHT combines arresting imagery of people and places, urban and rural, with Australians from all walks of life telling their stories of what the night means to them; the pleasure and pain, the reality and the fantasy, work and leisure, past and present.
In cinemas Feb 7, 2008
To win a double pass, just email your contact details and the answer to this question to competitions@spindriftmedia.com.au You must email you entry by 5pm Friday 25 January 2008 - the most creative entries win. Entries are open only to subscribers of this newsletter.
Question: What’s the best thing about night?
What’s wrong with this picture?
I was checking out the Asus EEE PC at Myer the other day and couldn’t resist taking a picture of their sign.
Can you see what’s wrong with this picture? It’s a common mistake. If you’re confused about which word to use - your or you’re - it’s easy.
Just remember that “your” refers to something that belongs to you.
“You’re” is a contraction of “you are”.
Travel Writing - new date announced
The Travel Writing seminar that’s on tonight booked out in a flash. So we have a new date for the next one.This is a chance to get an overview of the travel writing industry from seasoned travel writer Geoff Bartlett.
When: Wednesday 27 February 2008
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Cost: $65
Click here for more information or to enroll online.
Business writing - how to get it right at work
Now that we’re into full swing into the new year, we’ve had a lot of enquiries about our business writing courses. I was recently asked to write articles for Anthill magazine and Working Women magazine on the topic of writing at work because it’s become such a big issue.Your written communication says so much about you in a business environment. So it’s important to get it right.
Our business writing courses include:
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 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
All our business writing courses at presented by experienced industry professionals. They live and breathe their subject area everyday so you’re learning from the best.
Other upcoming courses
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: Travel writing with Geoff Bartlett
When: Wednesday 27 February 2008 (one evening)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $65
Course: Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers with Valerie Khoo
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: Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge
When: Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 5 March 2008 for 5 weeks
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Cost: $395
Seminar: How to Get Your Book Published with Geoff Bartlett
When: Thursday 6 March 2008 (one evening)
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $65
Course: Creative Writing Stage 1 with Pamela Freeman
When: Every Tuesday starting Tuesday 18 March 2008 for 5 weeks
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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