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I'm mortified!

10/27/2015

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Like many other people, it seems, I expect perfection from myself. Sadly, I don't always live up to these expectations.
 
In my haste to put the marketing out for this weekend's workshop, I wrote and posted the post without doing an edit. There were typos in the post.
 
Sometimes I think that my poor fingers can't keep up with my brain as it tries to do 15 things at once.
 
Just because people make typos doesn't mean they don't know how to write; and in my case, how to pass on valuable information to others. So please don't judge my skills in passing on information or editing your work on a couple of typos.
 
Typos occur in all writing. I have never read a manuscript that does not contain them. The important thing is the edit when you are finished. This is where you, hopefully, pick them up. Sometimes they are still missed by the author as we read what we intended to be there. That is why it is so important to have someone else read your work. They will see them were you don’t. Unfortunately, I didn't do this.
 
Here is the information again (edited) 
 
We all know how hard it is to get your work before a publisher or editor and convince them to read the manuscript that you have slaved over for months or years.
 
You only have one chance to impress them. The first thing they are going to see is your submission letter, containing your reasons why they should bother to read the story, and your synopsis. If these don't impress them, they will go no further.

Getting them right is not easy.
 
In our publishing workshop this weekend (Saturday 31st October) we will teach you how to write a convincing submissions letter, how to develop a perfect pitch, and how to write a synopsis that sells your story.
 
We will also cover your publishing options and the pros and cons of all. The details are below.
 

October 31st: Publishing. Tutor: Elaine Ouston
 

We examine all your publishing options and help you create a killer synopsis, perfect pitch, and submission letter.


Course cost: $50 From 10 am to 3 pm.
 

To book phone 07 54 981 332 or go to http://www.gondorwriterscentre.com/workshop-bookings


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WANT TO KNOW HOW TO IMPRESS PUBLISHERS?

10/26/2015

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We all know how hard it is to get your work before a publisher or editor and convince them to actually read the manuscript that you have slaved over for months or years.

You only have one chance to impress them. The first thing they are going to see is your submission letter, containing your reasons why they should bother to read the story, and your synopsis. If these don't impress them they will go no further.

Getting them right is not easy.


In our publishing workshop this weekend (Saturday 31st October) we will teach you how to write a convincing submissions letter, how to develop a perfect pitch, and how to write a synopsis that sells your story.

We will also cover your publishing options and the pros and cons of all. The details are below.
October 31st:
October 31st: Publishing. Tutor: Elaine Ouston 

We examine all your publishing options and help you create a killer synopsis, perfect pitch and submission letter.

Course cost: $50 From 10 am to 3 pm.  

To book phone 07 54 981 332 or go to
http://www.gondorwriterscentre.com/workshop-bookings

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ROMANCE WRITERS ... THIS ONE IS FOR YOU

10/24/2015

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DON'T MISS THIS WORKSHOP ON WRITING ROMANCE BY BEST SELLING  AUTHOR ANNIE SEATON.

November 21st and 22nd.

Annie
lives on the beautiful mid north coast of New South Wales. Her debut novel Holiday Affair hit the best seller lists on both Amazon US and Amazon UK within a month of release in 2012. Annie has recently signed a three book deal with Pan Macmillan and her first print book, a romantic suspense novel, Kakadu Sunset will be available in bookshops December 22nd 2015.


Annie's Workshop:
How to write romance that sells: Day 1: Creating a top class manuscript that will be snapped up for publication. This workshop will examine trends and tropes in the romance genre, pacing, characterisation and self editing for correct usage of grammar and punctuation.

Day 2: Positioning yourself in the market and establishing your brand prior to, and after publication. We will examine the use of importance of social media in today’s digital world, creation of websites and blogs and how to capture a slice of the market, whether you are traditionally, self published or e-published.

You can come for one day @ $80 or two @ $160.

Get your writer friends together and escape for the weekend.


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: Single $250. Share $230.

WIN A FREE MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION BY ANNIE:

Competition: Send through the first 20 pages and a synopsis for your romance novel by November 11th.
You could win one of 4 FREE evaluations by Annie on your romance story.

To book phone 07 54 981 332 or go to
http://www.gondorwriterscentre.com/workshop-bookings.html


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Free evaluation and a workshop on writing humour from Michael Gerard Bauer!

10/19/2015

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What makes a story funny? Award-winning author Michael Gerard Bauer knows! This knowledge has made him a popular author in many countries.

Want to have your readers rolling around the floor laughing? Want to know if your story has what it takes to be a best seller? Then don't miss Michael's workshop on writing humour on October 24th.

Workshop bookings and our competition to win a free evaluation of your humorous children's story from Michael close Wednesday 21st at 5 pm. To win one of our 4 evaluations your entry must be in by then. Details of the competition are on the website.
http://www.gondorwriterscentre.com/workshops.html

In Michael's workshop, we look at the basic question, '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.


Michael Gerard Bauer. Michael is a multi-award-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.

Cost: 1 day $80
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

NEED HELP GETTING YOUR SUBMISSION TOGETHER? WANT TO KNOW YOUR PUBLISHING OPTIONS?

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. 

Decided to self-publish?
You will also learn about self-publishing options.

Competition: Send through the first 20 pages of your manuscript (any genre) by October 25th.
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

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LAST CHANCE

10/13/2015

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Give yourself the best chance of publication. Don't miss these two exciting workshops with award-winning authors.

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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. This Saturday, October 17th, 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.
 
Bookings are filling for this workshop so get in now. We can take 4 more.
 
OCTOBER 17TH:
Aleesah Darlison 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.

Cost 1 day $80

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


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OCTOBER 24TH
Want to have your readers rolling around the floor laughing? Then don't miss the workshop on writing humour by Michael Gerard Bauer on October 24th.

Kids love funny stories.
When we do school festivals they sell well. In this workshop, we look at the basic question, '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.


Tutor: Michael Gerard Bauer. Michael is a multi-award-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.

Cost: 1 day $80
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


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