LAST CHANCE!

ENTRIES CLOSE ON SUNDAY 28TH FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A FREE WORKSHOP AND MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION AT PAUL COLLINS AND MEREDITH COSTAIN'S WORKSHOPS.  

FRESH FROM PRESENTING AT THE CYA CONFERENCE, WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO HAVE PAUL COLLINS AND MEREDITH COSTAIN VISIT US FOR A WORKSHOP.

You will never again have the chance to workshop with these two popular authors at such a low cost. And never have the chance to have them do a free evaluation of your manuscript. Don't miss this opportunity.


COMPETITION: Some workshop participants have asked if the presenters would do a quick assessment of their 'work-in-progress'. Unfortunately, there is not time for all attendees to be given this privilege, but we have come up with a way around this.

From July, our workshops will include an opportunity for 4 lucky winners to have their manuscript assessed by our exciting presenters and one to win a FREE workshop!  

CONDITIONS:  The manuscript must be in the genre of the workshop being presented. Please send a Word document, spaced at least 1.5 with a 4mm margin. Below are a list of July’s workshops and presenters, with guidelines for the competition for each. See the Gondor website for more information. The first place winner will get a FREE workshop and a 15 minute consultation and assessment. The 3 runners-up will receive a FREE 15 minute consultation and assessment of their entry.

HOW TO ENTER: Enter the competition by booking your workshop and sending your entry  to  [email protected]. The first prize winner will have their booking fee refunded.

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NEW REMOTE ACCESS OPTIONS. CAN'T MAKE IT TO KILCOY? No problem now you have two more options to be at the workshops, no matter how far away you are. VIDEO CONFERENCE OR SKYPE.

What's the difference? With Skype you see the slide screen and hear the voice of the presenter. You can join in with questions and comments verbally. 

With Video Conference you see and hear the presenter live, see the slide on your screen, and comment by chat text.

You can still enter our competition. For Skype participants, your 15 minute evaluation will be on Skype, and for Video Conference participants, your consultation can be by Skype or phone.

Limited numbers for both of these options, so book quickly.

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JULY WORKSHOPS:

July 5th Paul Collins:   Workshop—Fantasy Creation and Worldbuilding.

Paul Collins is best known for his fantasy and science fiction titles: The Jelindel Chronicles and The Quentaris Chronicles. His latest series is The Warlock's Child in collaboration with Sean McMullen. The Beckoning is his first adult horror novel. Paul has won the Inaugural Peter McNamara, A Bertram Chandler, Aurealis and William Atheling awards. Paul is also the publisher at Ford Street Publishing. www.paulcollins.com.au www.fordstreetpublishing.com

Join Paul as he guides you through creating a world and a plot for a fantasy novel. Participants can work singly or in groups.

Paul uses examples from The Hunger Games, Lord of the Rings and other classics to illustrate the 12 point structure of all good fantasy. It's a fun, no pressure workshop. Cost: 1 day $80.

Competition: Send through the first 20 pages and a synopsis for your fantasy, speculative fiction, or science fiction novel by June 28th. Paul Collins is also a publisher from Ford Street Publishing.

Book Launch: At this workshop, we will also launch Paul’s new book in the Warlock’s Child series:  The Burning Sea.

To book: Ph: 07 54 981 332 or visit the website bookings page: http://www.gondorwriterscentre.com/workshop-bookings.html

July 5th Meredith Costain:  Workshop—Writing for early readers for the education market.

Meredith Costain is a versatile writer whose work ranges from picture books through to novels, poetry and narrative non‐fiction.

She has also written over 200 books for the education market. Her latest books are The Ella Diaries and The Cuddliest Hug. Visit her at www.meredithcostain.com

Workshop:  Writing for early readers for the education market.

Every year, hundreds of books are produced by Australian educational publishers for beginning and independent readers all around the world. In this interactive, ‘hands on’ workshop you will find out how to write across a range of text types, formats and styles for the education market.

Bring writing materials and your best ideas! Cost: 1 day $80.

Competition: Send through the manuscript for your chapter book for early readers by June 28th.

To book: Ph: 07 54 981 332 or visit the website bookings page: http://www.gondorwriterscentre.com/workshop-bookings.html

Book Launch: At this workshop, we will also launch Meredith’s new book in the Ella series:  I [Heart] Pets.

July 11th: Ron Day: Workshop –Memoir and Historical Fiction.

Competition: Send through the first 20 pages of the manuscript for your memoir or historical fiction by July 1st.

July 18th Aleesah Darlison: Workshop—Introduction to Making Picture Books. (Now a one day workshop)
Cost $80

Competition: Send through the manuscript for your picture book by July 10th.

July 25 & 26th: Elaine Ouston:  Workshop—Creating Memorable Characters – 2 day intensive workshop. Cost $100.

Competition: Send through the first 20 pages and a synopsis for your manuscript (any genre) by July 15th. Elaine Ouston is also a publisher from Morris Publishing Australia.

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ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE FOR TWO DAY WORKSHOPS:

Full weekend package: Includes 2 day workshops, lunch two days, evening meal at Gondor Saturday night and accommodation at the Kilcoy Motel:

GUEST PRESENTERS WORKSHOPS: $300 with share accommodation in 3 bedroom cabin. $320 if single motel room accommodation.

GONDOR PRESENTERS WORKSHOPS: $240 with share accommodation in 3 bedroom cabin. $260 if single motel room accommodation.

To book: Ph: 07 54 981 332 or visit the website bookings page: http://www.gondorwriterscentre.com/workshop-bookings.html