HeadLand Writers Festival – Workshops
Thanks to support from South Coast Writers Centre, the inaugural HeadLand Writers Festival includes a range of workshops delivered by industry professionals.
All workshops are held at the Tathra Beach House Conference Room, 57 Andy Poole Dr, Tathra. Places are limited for these workshops so book early.
Publishing School for Writers – Mary Cunane
Friday 14 May, 10.00am to 3.00pm - $55
Former publisher, agent and advisor to ACT Writers’ Centre’s highly regarded HARDCOPY program, Mary Cunnane will demystify the publishing process for writers as it operates in Australia and internationally. How are books ‘signed’ up? What will a publisher do for an author? Do you really need an agent? What’s the best way to develop an effective book proposal? These are just some of the questions that will be answered this one-day workshop.
Join South Coast novelist, award winning poet and playwright - Julie Janson, foran introduction into novel writing. A two hour hands on practical workshop about the craft of novel writing. How to: plan; write an outline; find a setting; create a winning title; write your first pages.
Who is it for? New writers; experienced writers who want to start a new project; young and mature beginners.
Julie appeared at the 2021 Adelaide Writers Festival and the Bendigo Writers Festival.
Family histories can be presented in many ways—it depends on your interests, your intended audience, the research you have undertaken and the resources you have discovered. The research is part detective work, the writing is about how to assemble the pieces of the puzzle. This workshop will provide examples of how others have approached the task—from writing about dynasties, writing memoir or biography—or leaping to historical fiction. You will find a way to overcome the terror of the blank page; enhance your writing about people and places; and explore the delights, perils and pitfalls of publishing family stories.
Short Story Writing with Alan Baxter
Sunday 16 May, 10.00am to 12.00pm - $35
Short story writing is a unique art form, often misunderstood. In this workshop, award-winning author Alan Baxter will cover the key aspects of powerful and engaging short stories, including the skills you need to develop, the pitfalls to look out for, and tips to find your short fiction voice. Attendees can expect to come away with a greater understanding of what makes a good short story and a confident path forward towards writing their own. The workshop will also include a chance for some hands on writing exercises and plenty of time for Q&A to pick Alan’s brain.
