Dear Fellow Writer,
In this issue:- Make your job easier – business writing courses
- Marketing writer wanted
- Travel writer wanted
- New: Mentoring program – Kickstart your freelance writing career
- New: Creative Writing Stage 2 – we would love your feedback
- Enroll in Writing Books for Children and Young Adults
I hope you got to see two of our wonderful presenters – Pamela Freeman and Patti Miller- speak at the Sydney Writers’
Festival on the weekend. As you know, at the Sydney Writers’
Centre you learn from the best, so we’re very proud that Pamela and
Patti are key teachers here. As for me, right now I’m working on a major corporate writing project that’s driving me slightly crazy. Nevertheless, it’s working really well and I’m grateful for all the rules and writing tips I’ve picked up over the years. Even though this writing project is bigger than Ben Hur, I’m not daunted by it because I know that if I apply the right writing guidelines and use the relevant writing tools, I’ll end up with a good result.
I’m passionate about making the writing process easier for everyone – whether you are writing for business or pleasure.
With business writing, if you equip yourself with the right skills and tools, writing will be a piece of cake. And that’s what our business seminars are designed to do – to help make your job easier. Instead of poring over a blank computer screen, you’ll learn guidelines and tips that will get you writing like a pro.
So what’s coming up?
Seminar: How to Write Media Releases
The first cab off the rank is How to Write Media Releases.
This is a half-day seminar taught by the talented and experienced Luisa
Volpato. As a public relations guru, Luisa has extensive experience in
writing media releases both here and in the UK. She has worked on major
accounts with multinational organizations, government departments and
non-for-profits.
What: How to Write Media Releases
When: Wednesday 13 June 2007
Time: 9.00am-1.00pm
Cost: $185
Participants receive a comprehensive take-home workbook.
For more information visit our website. Or call us to enroll on (02) 9929 9237.
This is next week so book now!
How to Write Winning Reports and Proposals
Do you need to write reports or proposals at work? Do you struggle to find the right words to convey a clear message? When: Thursday 28 June 2007
Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Cost: $395
Includes comprehensive course manual.
For more information visit our website. Or call us to enroll on (02) 9929 9237.
Editing Essentials
If
you need to edit documents for work, this seminar will provide you with
essentials rule and tips to help make your job easier.
When: Friday 29 June 2007
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Cost: $285
This week, I was pleased to hear from a former student Sue. She did the course Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers some time ago and then managed to make a transition into a career in writing. I was so thrilled that she found the skills to make a change in her career.
It was great to hear from Sue this week. Her team is looking to hire a new marketing writer and she asked me if I would include this in the newsletter.
The full details on the role and how to apply are on our blog. Good luck.
Travel writer wanted
A travel company is also looking for an experienced travel writer to help with writing web content for a new travel bookings website. More details and how to apply are posted on our blog.
Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers
This is the course that has changed the career direction for many people. I’m so happy to help people develop a career in writing, if that’s what they want.Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers is a practical course that equips you with the knowledge on how to get published in newspapers and magazines.
When: Every Monday for five weeks from Monday 18 June 2007
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
Cost: $395
For more information visit our website or enroll by calling (02) 9929 9237
NEW: Mentoring program – Kickstart your freelance feature writing career
If you have already completed the course Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers and want further coaching and mentoring to take your feature writing career to the next level, we are launching a coaching and mentoring program where you will receive one-on-one advice from me.
The program includes:
- Your very own password-protected access page
be personally reviewed by me
- Direct feedback from me about how your writing might
- Opportunity to ask questions to me through your
line of communication between you and me)
- Guidance on how to improve your skills
- Exclusive advice on developing your freelance feature writing career
- Coaching on how to pitch stories and dealing with publishers
Mentoring
fee is $99 per month. (There is a minimum commitment of six months, so
that you can see results). If you pay upfront, you receive 2 extra
months at no charge.
I
am passionate about helping people kickstart their freelance writing
career. Many people have already benefited from my advice and have
forged new and successful careers as a result.
Email us
if you are serious about kick-starting your freelance feature writing
career and would like more information on our mentoring program.
NEW: Creative Writing Stage 2
For those of you who have wet your appetite
with the Creative Writing course and want to keep your creative juices
flowing, you don’t have to wait too long. Creative Writing Stage 2
is in the works – stay tuned to this newsletter. This will be a
follow-on course for those who have done the introductory Creative
Writing course – but who are not yet ready to tackle the Novel Writing
Workshop. If you have any thoughts on this – good idea, bad idea, love it, hate it – drop me a line by replying to this email. I’d love to hear from you.
Whether you want to be the next James Valentine, JK Rowling or Andrew Daddo, children’s books can be a great start in the publishing industry. You’ll be taught by Judith Ridge, one of the most sought after children’s book editors in Australia. Judith has worked with the Children’s Book Council, as an editor at ABC Children’s Books and the NSW School Magazine and freelances as an editor for Random House.
When: Every Wednesday for 5 weeks from Wednesday 11 July 2007
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Cost $395
The course covers:
- 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.
Libbie Doherty recently completed the course with Judith. Here’s what she said:
“Judith is a fantastic teacher. She covered all the aspects that I expected out of the course and more. She made extra effort in reviewing work and suggesting and providing additional reading material to my particular area of interest. She openly shared her expertise and encouraged us all.”
For more information visit our website. Or call us to enrol on (02) 9929 9237.
Other upcoming courses
Seminar: How to Write Media Releases with Luisa Volpato
When: Wednesday 13 June 2007
Time: 9.00am-1.00pm
Cost: $185
Seminar: Travel Writing with Cameron Duffy
When: Wednesday 13 June 2007
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
Cost: $65
Course:Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers (evening) with Valerie Khoo
When: Every Monday for five weeks from Monday 18 June 2007
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
Cost: $395
Weekday course: Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers (INTENSIVE) with Valerie Khoo
When: Monday 16 July to Friday 20 July (5 consecutive days)
Time: 9.30am–11.30am
Cost: $395
Seminar: Editing Essentials with Katrina Lobley
When: Friday 29 June 2007
Time: 9.30am-4.30pm
Cost: $285
Seminar: How to Write Winning Reports and Proposals with Mel Wilkinson
When: Thursday 28 June 2007
Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Cost: $395
Course: Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge
When: Every Wednesday for 5 weeks from Wednesday 11 July 2007
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Cost: $395
Course: Creative Writing with Pamela Freeman
When: Every Tuesday for 5 weeks from Tuesday 17 July 2007
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Cost: $395
Seminar: Self-publishing: how to do it with Valerie Khoo
When: Monday 23 July 2007
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Cost: $65
Seminar: Freelance Success with Valerie Khoo & Gayle Bryant
When: Monday 30 July 2007
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Cost: $65
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Wishing you much writing success,
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