If you have always wanted to write a novel or if you have a first draft collecting dust in the drawer, waiting for your rewrite, then now is your time to complete it.
Queensland Writers Centre’s Year of the Writer tutors for 2008 are Kim Wilkins, Veny Armanno and Nerida Newton. With their expert guidance, you've gain a supportive and inspirational environment to finish your book through QWC's Year of the Writer Series.
Chose from Year of the Novel, Express Year of the Novel, or Year of the Edit to help achieve your writing goals.
Please note: all classes with Venero Armano have sold out.
| February - October 2009 |
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| Saturdays 7 Feb, 4 April, 20 June, 8 Aug and 3 Oct |
Year of the Novel |
| July - November 2009 |
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| Sundays 19 July, 16 August, 20 Sept, 11 Oct and 8 Nov |
Express Year of the Novel |
| July - November 2009 |
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| Saturdays 11 July, 15 Aug, 19 Sept, 10 Oct and 7 Nov |
Year of the Edit |
Year of the Novel
Challenge yourself to complete the ultimate writing journey in the Year of the Novel with Nerida Newton (The Lambing Flat/Death of a Whaler).
Over five progressive workshops you will be inspired and challenged to overcome road blocks and, most importantly, to keep writing.
You will receive feedback from our expert tutors as your manuscript develops, with individual sessions focusing on the writer’s guide to narrative structure, characterisation, developing voice and self-editing.Nerida Newton
When: Saturdays 7 February, 4 April, 20 June, 8 August and 3 October, 10am-4:30pm
Where: QWC Seminar Room, Level 2 Metro Arts, 109 Edward Street, Brisbane
Cost: Available to QWC members only. Total cost is $550. A non-refundable $250 deposit is required to secure your booking with the balance to be paid no later than 14 days prior to the first masterclass.
Bookings: Phone QWC on 07 3839 1243 or book online
Express Year of the Novel
Challenge yourself to complete the ultimate writing journey in the Year of the Novel with Kim Wilkins (The Infernal)
Over five progressive workshops you will be inspired and challenged to overcome road blocks and, most importantly, to keep writing.
You will receive feedback from our expert tutors as your manuscript develops, with individual sessions focusing on the writer’s guide to narrative structure, characterisation, developing voice and self-editing.
When: Sundays: 19 July, 16 August, 20 September, 11 October and 8 November, 10am-4:30pm
Where: QWC Seminar Room, Level 2 Metro Arts, 109 Edward Street, Brisbane
Cost: Available to QWC members only. Total cost is $550. A non-refundable $250 deposit is required to secure your booking with the balance to be paid no later than 14 days prior to the first masterclass.
Bookings: Phone QWC on 07 3839 1243 or book online
Year of the Edit
The first draft is never the last one. Novel writing is a long process and the revising and editing is often the biggest challenge writers face.
Year of the Edit with Kim Wilkins (The Infernal) will help you explore the possibilities in your completed draft. Over five progressive masterclasses you will develop skills in structural editing, expression, grammar, style and group critique.
Your peers will provide critique during the series and your tutor will assist in outlining the strengths and potential in your submitted work.
When: Saturdays: 11 July, 15 August, 19 September, 10 October and 7 November, 10am-4:30pm
Where: QWC Seminar Room, Level 2 Metro Arts, 109 Edward Street, Brisbane
Cost: Available to QWC members only. Total cost is $550. A non-refundable $250 deposit is required to secure your booking with the balance to be paid no later than 14 days prior to the first masterclass.
Bookings: Phone QWC on 07 3839 1243 or book online