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Melbourne Spring Writers' Carnival is from Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 October 2011. This is your chance to fast-track your writing and get published. The courses are held in an intensive format so you get results – fast!

Here are the courses you can choose from:

Magazine and Newspaper
Writing Stage 1
Write for your favourite magazine
RAVE REVIEWS ABOUT MAGAZINE AND NEWSPAPER WRITING STAGE 1
"Within a month of finishing the course, I had my first story printed as a full page spread in the Sun Herald!"
- Cindy Bingley-Pullin

"I've been signed on as a regular freelance contributor with the Herald Sun Home Magazine, something that has meant I am now freelancing four days a week! It really has changed my life!"
- Penny Harrison

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You’ll discover the secrets of how to write – and get paid – for articles in magazines and newspapers. Whether you want to write about cars, business, health or relationships, you’ll learn how here.

The course will teach you about:

  • which ideas work – and where to get them
  • understanding the magazine/news market
  • different types of feature articles – which will you write?
  • how to research, structure and write a feature
  • how to interview people to get great quotes for your stories
  • what editors want from a writer – the inside scoop
  • how to pitch your article or idea to a magazine and sell it!
  • and MUCH more.

Thursday 6 October and Friday 7 October 2011
(two-day course)

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Cost: $395
Presenter: Sue White
Location: Multicultural Hub
506 Elizabeth Street (opp Queen Victoria Market)
Melbourne VIC 3000

Click here for more information or to enrol online

How to Write a Business Book
Write for your favourite magazine
RAVE REVIEWS ABOUT
VALERIE KHOO

“Thank you to Valerie for her ongoing support and straight to the point honesty. Having competed school and university, and had numerous teachers, Valerie has been one of the very best."
- Tatyana Leonov

"I found Valerie Khoo's writing course to be, in a word, inspiring."
- David White

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If you are a business owner, coach, consultant or expert, a compelling business book is the ideal way to showcase your expertise. This seminar shows you: the steps you need to take to turn your idea into a printed book; how to structure your book; what to include; your publishing options and much more.

This seminar will cover:

  • how to make your business book different to the rest
    of the market the right way to structure your book
  • innovative ways to keep your reader interested
    and engaged
  • whether you should write it yourself – or outsource
    to a ghostwriter
  • your publishing options – mainstream publishers
    versus self-publishing
  • how to use your book as a lead generation tool
  • the basics of publicity and promotion
  • and MUCH more.

Friday 7 October 2011
(1/2 day seminar)

Time: 9.30am – 1.00pm
Cost: $295
Presenter: Valerie Khoo
Location: Multicultural Hub
506 Elizabeth Street (opp Queen Victoria Market)
Melbourne VIC 3000

Click here for more information or to enrol online

Life Writing with Patti Miller
Life writing with Patti Miller
RAVE REVIEWS ABOUT
LIFE WRITING

"Patti is simply magic. She is an entertaining and sensitive presenter who is skilled at helping each person to gain access to their own creativity.”
- Lee Harris

"I learned so much in such little time. I feel more confident now to go ahead with my own projects as a result of the information given in the class."
- Julie Abrahams

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Patti Miller's course explores creative autobiographical writing and will set you on the journey of writing your life.

The course includes workshops that will help you:

  • awaken memory and creativity
  • create the lived reality of your experience on the page
  • bring details to life
  • find structure to your work
  • and MUCH more.
Saturday 8 October and Sunday 9 October 2011

(two-day workshop)

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Cost: $450
Presenter: Patti Miller
Location: Wheeler Centre
176 Little Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

Click here for more information or to enrol online

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