
If you are published by a traditional publisher or self-published, or still considering the best option for your book, these valuable two days of workshops will give you vital information to make the decision easier.
April 8th and 9th. Publishing and Marketing:
Saturday 8th: Publishing: With Elaine Ouston, managing editor at Morris Publishing Australia and presenter, editor and designer at Gondor Writers' Centre.
She will guide you through the publishing options and tell you the cost, benefit and draw-backs for each option.
What are the options? The options for publishing now are many. Self-publishing, Partner Publishing, Traditional Publishing, eBook only, POD, etc. We examine all your publishing options and look at the cost, benefit and draw-back of each.
In case you decide to go the traditional route, we help you create a killer synopsis, perfect pitch and submission letter.
To book, go to the workshop page and choose the pay option under the workshop details.
To pay by credit card, phone me on 54 399 038.
Sunday 9th: Marketing: With Aleesah Darlison from Greenleaf Press.
If you’re looking for new and innovative ways to promote your book or your author brand, you simply must attend this incredibly informative and comprehensive workshop.
How do you get your book into bookstores? How do you create market awareness? And how do you get people buying your book? The publishing industry is highly competitive and is constantly evolving. If you want to stand out, if you want people to buy your books, they first have to know who you are.
This session is taught by Aleesah Darlison, award-winning author and owner of Greenleaf Press. Aleesah has published over thirty-five books for the trade and educational markets, including ten picture books.
Bring a manuscript to share with the class and gain valuable feedback.
Take-home Handouts. Invaluable Tips. Networking Connections. You’ll be buzzing!
To book, go to the workshop page and choose the pay option under the workshop details.
To pay by credit card, phone me on 54 399 038.
DATE CHANGE:
We discovered we had booked this talk for Good Friday, so it has been changed to May 26th. 7pm to 9pm.
How to succeed as a self-published author:
A fun-filled night with award-winning local children’s author, Chris Collin as he shares his journey of Animated Funkiness and tells us the secret to selling 30,000 books as an independent author.
If you have questions about jumping into children’s publishing, or you’ve wondered what is involved as a fully independent writer, publisher, presenter and promoter then this is an event not to miss. Be warned though, Chris may be looking for a volunteer ‘dancer’ or two from the audience!
Hop on the rollercoaster that has been Chris Collin’s life since leaving a 20 year career in civil construction management in 2013 to write his wacky rhyming picture books.
To book, go to the workshop page and choose the pay option under the workshop details.
To pay by credit card, phone me on 54 399 038.

Saturday May 13th - 10am to 12 pm
Writing in Rhyme.
A fun-filled 2 hour session with Chris Collin on writing in rhyme.
Learn the secret to making your poem or rhyming story as much fun to read as it was to create.
To book, go to the workshop page and choose the pay option under the workshop details.
To pay by credit card, phone me on 54 399 038.