Dear Fellow Writer,
In this issue:- Hi from the Great Barrier Reef
- How to write winning reports and proposals
- Edit like a pro
- Double pass to Starlight Cinema North Sydney
- Online courses start next week
I’m writing this
newsletter from Port Douglas and tomorrow I head out to go snorkeling
on the Great Barrier Reef. That’s one of the beauties of being a writer
– it’s such a transportable vocation. As long as you have a computer
and the internet, you can write stories wherever you are.While I’m here, I’m continuing to file stories for The Sydney Morning Herald and I’m writing a number of travel articles as well.
If you’re interested in getting paid for your travels then you’ll be interested in our popular Travel Writing seminar with Geoff Bartlett.
What: Travel writing with Geoff Bartlett
When: Wednesday 27 February 2008, 6.30-8.30pm
Cost: $65
This seminar is a great overview of what to expect from the travel writing industry.
Click here for more information or to enroll online.
Winning words that get the deal done
If you write or edit at work, then you can make your job a whole lot easier if you learn the right techniques. Our business writing courses teach you skills that will help take the guesswork out of writing and editing.
Seminar: How to Write Winning Reports and Proposals with Mel Wilkinson
This seminar will help you write reports and proposals with impact. If you need to write proposals or submissions at work, this will give you the tools to make your job easier.
This practical seminar covers:
* 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
What: How to Write Winning Reports and Proposals with Mel Wilkinson
When: Friday 22 February 2008, 9am-5pm
Cost: $395 (includes GST)
Includes course manual and your own copy of the Sydney Writers’ Centre Editorial Style Guide for Business valued at $75.
Click here for more information or to enroll online.
If you write or edit at work, then you can make your job a whole lot easier if you learn the right techniques. Our business writing courses teach you skills that will help take the guesswork out of writing and editing.
Seminar: How to Write Winning Reports and Proposals with Mel Wilkinson
This seminar will help you write reports and proposals with impact. If you need to write proposals or submissions at work, this will give you the tools to make your job easier.
This practical seminar covers:
* 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
What: How to Write Winning Reports and Proposals with Mel Wilkinson
When: Friday 22 February 2008, 9am-5pm
Cost: $395 (includes GST)
Includes course manual and your own copy of the Sydney Writers’ Centre Editorial Style Guide for Business valued at $75.
Click here for more information or to enroll online.
Seminar: Editing Essentials with Katrina Lobley
This
seminar is ideal if you find yourself in a position where you have to
edit other people’s writing at work. It will help you with simple
techniques to structure documents. Editing can be a time-consuming and overwhelming process. But when you learn the right editing rules, you can transform even the most dire, clumsy writing into a successful piece of writing.
In one day, you'll learn the skills you need to free up your time and edit like a pro.
What: Editing essentials with Katrina Lobley
When: Friday 29 February 2008, 9.30am-4.30pm
Fee: $345 (includes GST)
Includes course manual and your own copy of the Sydney Writers’ Centre Editorial Style Guide for Business valued at $75.
Click here for more information or to enroll online.
Double pass to Starlight Cinema North Sydney - exclusive to readers of this newsletter
We had such a huge response to the last competition for Starlight Cinema Leichhardt, we’re running another one – this time to Starlight Cinema at North Sydney. This is one of my favourite events during the Sydney summer so I hope to see you there.
Starlight Cinema 2008 North Sydney Oval Season has a great line-up of movies under the stars. I’m hoping to catch movies like 2 Days in Paris, 27 Dresses and American Gangster.
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.
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 Wednesday 13 February 2008 - the most creative entry wins. Entries are open only to subscribers of this newsletter.
Question: What's the best thing about starlight?
The season runs until Saturday 8 March and full details are on our blog or go to www.starlightcinema.com.au
ONLINE COURSES - ENROLL NOW
In the next couple of weeks, we’ll be kicking off some online courses, so this is your chance to take part in a course at the Sydney Writers’ Centre – even if you’re not based in Sydney.The online courses are also ideal if you travel a lot and can’t commit to a weekly session here in our harbourside training rooms. They are exactly the same as the classes held here at the Sydney Writers’ Centre and you even participate in a classroom – except it’s a virtual classroom where you can come and go whenever you like.
ONLINE Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers - enrol now
When: Week beginning Monday 11 February 2008
Time: Whenever it suits you
Cost $395
Click here for more information or to enroll online.
ONLINE Creative Writing Stage 1 - enroll now
When: The week beginning Monday 18 February 2008
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost $395
Click here for more information or to enroll online.
NEXT WEEK: Media Releases That Get Results
There are only a couple of places left in this popular seminar. It’s ideal if you want to get publicity for your business or organization. Dynamic and experienced public relations professional Luisa Volpato will show you how the media works – and how to write media releases that get results.
Seminar: Media Releases That Get Results
When: Friday 15 February 2008
Time: 9.30am-4.30pm
Cost: $345
Other upcoming courses
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
Course: Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers with Valerie Khoo - BOOKED OUT
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
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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