You can improve your chances of being accepted by a publisher by making sure your manuscript is as polished as possible before it is submitted. One way to do this is to have it edited by a professional editor, but many cannot afford expense. It could cost you well over $1,000.
Next weekend you have a chance to spend just $50 or $100 to learn how to do it yourself.
After the first draft of your story is finished most first time writers think that all they need now is a simple edit and they have a masterpiece. But this is a total fallacy. What needs to happen now is a total rewrite or in most cases, several rewrites. If you want a polished, professional end-product that is all is can possibly be rewriting is of crucial importance. I like to split production of a finished manuscript into five stages, editing, revision, deletion, addition, and change.
In this weekend workshop, you will learn how to complete all these steps.
September 26th & 27th: Tutor Elaine Ouston
Elaine holds a Master of Letters (MLitt) from Central Queensland University, and is a published author of a number of books for children. She is publishing editor at Morris Publishing Australia and an experienced writing tutor, editor and designer, and has had many recommendations from students for her workshops.
Editing your masterpiece: This 2 day workshop takes you through all the things a publisher’s editor will be looking for and helps you polish the story till it shines.
You may choose to come one day or two. Course cost: $50 for one day $100 for two.
Full weekend package: Includes 2 day workshops, lunch two days, evening meal at Gondor Saturday night and accommodation at the Kilcoy Motel: $240 with share accommodation in 3 bedroom cabin. $260 if single motel room accommodation.
Workshop and accommodation only: Single room and 2 day workshop $190.
Book now: Phone 07 54981 332 and pay by credit card or go to our booking page and pay by PayPal. http://www.gondorwriterscentre.com/workshop-bookings.html
OCTOBER WORKSHOPS:
Workshop October 10th and 11th: How to find an agent and Writer's support.
Tutor Marianne de Pierres:
Marianne won this year’s Aurealis Award for best SF Novel for her fantastic novel, Peacemaker. She is the author of the popular Parrish Plessis trilogy, the award-winning Sentients of Orion science fiction series, and the genre-bending Peacemaker Western/urban fantasy series.
Marianne has also authored children's and young adult stories, notably the Night Creatures trilogy a dark fantasy series for teens. She also writes award-winning crime under the pseudonym Marianne Delacourt.
Workshops: Saturday October 10th: How to find an agent:
Marianne will go the steps you need to find the agent that is suited to your genre and style of writing.
Sunday October 11th Writer's support:
Peer to peer critiquing and professional networking is a valuable part of becoming a writer. Writing is an often-isolated journey, which is made much more bearable and inspiring by the contribution of like minds.
Cost: 1 day $80 2 days $160
Full weekend package: Includes 2 day workshops, lunch two days, evening meal at Gondor Saturday night and accommodation at the Kilcoy Motel: $300 with share accommodation in 3 bedroom cabin. $320 if single motel room accommodation.
Workshop and accommodation only: $250.
Book now: Phone 07 54981 332 and pay by credit card or go to our booking page and pay by PayPal. http://www.gondorwriterscentre.com/workshop-bookings.html
OCTOBER 17TH: Tutor Aleesah Darlinson:
Aleesah writes picture books and novels. Her story themes include courage, understanding, anti-bullying, self-belief, friendship, and teamwork. She has won several awards for her writing and has had numerous short stories, articles and book reviews published in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers.
Aleesah's workshop: Introduction to Picture Books.
Do you want to write for children? Have you written a picture book manuscript you think might be ready to take to the next step? Do you need advice about publishers?
Writing picture books is harder than it looks. Here, renowned children’s author, Aleesah Darlison, provides an introduction to this exciting genre. She demystifies the process and provides insight into how to bring a picture book to publication. Writing exercises will be included. If you have one, bring a work in progress. Handouts provided.
Cost 1 day $80
Competition: Send through the manuscript for your picture book by October 10th. Book now: Phone 07 54981 332 and pay by credit card or go to our booking page and pay by PayPal. http://www.gondorwriterscentre.com/workshop-bookings.html
OCTOBER 24TH: Tutor: Michael Gerard Bauer.
Michael is a multi-prize-winning, Brisbane based writer of YA and Children's Books. Michael's most recent publications have been the very popular Eric Vale series and its spin-off series, Secret Agent Derek 'Danger' Dale. These hilarious books for younger readers are fully illustrated by Michael's son Joe Bauer. Michael's books are used widely in schools and are currently translated into 12 languages and sold in over 40 countries.
Michael's Workshop: How to Write Funny. In this workshop we look at the basic question of 'What makes something funny?'. Once we've identified the key ingredient of humour, we will apply what we have learned to important aspects of storytelling, such as plot, character and language use, in order to produce laugh out loud results.
Cost: 1 day $80
Competition: Send through the first 20 pages and a synopsis for your humorous children's novel by September 30th.
Book now: Phone 07 54981 332 and pay by credit card or go to our booking page and pay by PayPal. http://www.gondorwriterscentre.com/workshop-bookings.html
October 31st : Tutor Elaine Ouston
Workshop Publishing: We examine all your publishing options and help you create a killer synopsis, perfect pitch and submission letter.
Competition: Send through the first 20 pages of your manuscript (any genre) by October 21st.
Course cost: $50
Book now: Phone 07 54981 332 and pay by credit card or go to our booking page and pay by PayPal. http://www.gondorwriterscentre.com/workshop-bookings.html
Next weekend you have a chance to spend just $50 or $100 to learn how to do it yourself.
After the first draft of your story is finished most first time writers think that all they need now is a simple edit and they have a masterpiece. But this is a total fallacy. What needs to happen now is a total rewrite or in most cases, several rewrites. If you want a polished, professional end-product that is all is can possibly be rewriting is of crucial importance. I like to split production of a finished manuscript into five stages, editing, revision, deletion, addition, and change.
In this weekend workshop, you will learn how to complete all these steps.
September 26th & 27th: Tutor Elaine Ouston
Elaine holds a Master of Letters (MLitt) from Central Queensland University, and is a published author of a number of books for children. She is publishing editor at Morris Publishing Australia and an experienced writing tutor, editor and designer, and has had many recommendations from students for her workshops.
Editing your masterpiece: This 2 day workshop takes you through all the things a publisher’s editor will be looking for and helps you polish the story till it shines.
You may choose to come one day or two. Course cost: $50 for one day $100 for two.
Full weekend package: Includes 2 day workshops, lunch two days, evening meal at Gondor Saturday night and accommodation at the Kilcoy Motel: $240 with share accommodation in 3 bedroom cabin. $260 if single motel room accommodation.
Workshop and accommodation only: Single room and 2 day workshop $190.
Book now: Phone 07 54981 332 and pay by credit card or go to our booking page and pay by PayPal. http://www.gondorwriterscentre.com/workshop-bookings.html
OCTOBER WORKSHOPS:
Workshop October 10th and 11th: How to find an agent and Writer's support.
Tutor Marianne de Pierres:
Marianne won this year’s Aurealis Award for best SF Novel for her fantastic novel, Peacemaker. She is the author of the popular Parrish Plessis trilogy, the award-winning Sentients of Orion science fiction series, and the genre-bending Peacemaker Western/urban fantasy series.
Marianne has also authored children's and young adult stories, notably the Night Creatures trilogy a dark fantasy series for teens. She also writes award-winning crime under the pseudonym Marianne Delacourt.
Workshops: Saturday October 10th: How to find an agent:
Marianne will go the steps you need to find the agent that is suited to your genre and style of writing.
Sunday October 11th Writer's support:
Peer to peer critiquing and professional networking is a valuable part of becoming a writer. Writing is an often-isolated journey, which is made much more bearable and inspiring by the contribution of like minds.
Cost: 1 day $80 2 days $160
Full weekend package: Includes 2 day workshops, lunch two days, evening meal at Gondor Saturday night and accommodation at the Kilcoy Motel: $300 with share accommodation in 3 bedroom cabin. $320 if single motel room accommodation.
Workshop and accommodation only: $250.
Book now: Phone 07 54981 332 and pay by credit card or go to our booking page and pay by PayPal. http://www.gondorwriterscentre.com/workshop-bookings.html
OCTOBER 17TH: Tutor Aleesah Darlinson:
Aleesah writes picture books and novels. Her story themes include courage, understanding, anti-bullying, self-belief, friendship, and teamwork. She has won several awards for her writing and has had numerous short stories, articles and book reviews published in anthologies, magazines, and newspapers.
Aleesah's workshop: Introduction to Picture Books.
Do you want to write for children? Have you written a picture book manuscript you think might be ready to take to the next step? Do you need advice about publishers?
Writing picture books is harder than it looks. Here, renowned children’s author, Aleesah Darlison, provides an introduction to this exciting genre. She demystifies the process and provides insight into how to bring a picture book to publication. Writing exercises will be included. If you have one, bring a work in progress. Handouts provided.
Cost 1 day $80
Competition: Send through the manuscript for your picture book by October 10th. Book now: Phone 07 54981 332 and pay by credit card or go to our booking page and pay by PayPal. http://www.gondorwriterscentre.com/workshop-bookings.html
OCTOBER 24TH: Tutor: Michael Gerard Bauer.
Michael is a multi-prize-winning, Brisbane based writer of YA and Children's Books. Michael's most recent publications have been the very popular Eric Vale series and its spin-off series, Secret Agent Derek 'Danger' Dale. These hilarious books for younger readers are fully illustrated by Michael's son Joe Bauer. Michael's books are used widely in schools and are currently translated into 12 languages and sold in over 40 countries.
Michael's Workshop: How to Write Funny. In this workshop we look at the basic question of 'What makes something funny?'. Once we've identified the key ingredient of humour, we will apply what we have learned to important aspects of storytelling, such as plot, character and language use, in order to produce laugh out loud results.
Cost: 1 day $80
Competition: Send through the first 20 pages and a synopsis for your humorous children's novel by September 30th.
Book now: Phone 07 54981 332 and pay by credit card or go to our booking page and pay by PayPal. http://www.gondorwriterscentre.com/workshop-bookings.html
October 31st : Tutor Elaine Ouston
Workshop Publishing: We examine all your publishing options and help you create a killer synopsis, perfect pitch and submission letter.
Competition: Send through the first 20 pages of your manuscript (any genre) by October 21st.
Course cost: $50
Book now: Phone 07 54981 332 and pay by credit card or go to our booking page and pay by PayPal. http://www.gondorwriterscentre.com/workshop-bookings.html