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NEED HELP TO BUILD A CAN'T-BE-PUT-DOWN STORY?

3/7/2017

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THE VENUE

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OUR PRESENTERS
​FOR MARCH & APRIL

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Elaine Ouston
MLitt Creative Writting

Up-coming Workshops:
Waking Your Imagination on March 18th.

​Publishing on April 8th.


Details in the column to the right.

Saturday April 22nd.
Advanced class: Creating a wondrous setting.
Details on the workshop page.​

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Aleesah Darlison
Award winning author

Marketing on April 9th.

​Details in the column to the right.

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Chris Collin
Award winning author

Friday April 14th: 7pm to 9pm. How to succeed as a self-published author:

Details in the column to the right.
I'm looking forward to our next workshop, Waking Your Imagination on March 18th.
 
This workshop is packed with information on how to build an exciting can't-be-put-down story.

​We will follow the story arc and have fun as we build on each scene by using our imagination to look at all possibilities.

Bookings are flowing in so it should be a fun and informative event.


How do we stimulate our imaginations and why do we have to?

We are all born with an imagination. You only have to watch small children at play to see that. So what happens to that imagination? In my opinion and experience, some parents, some teachers, and others stifle it.  

People who didn't have their imagination squashed create all inventions and write amazing stories. To do this they have to use their imagination and believe that anything is possible.  
 
So back to the question of how we can stimulate our imaginations. During the
Waking your imagination workshop on March 18th we will do some exercises on using our imagination and I will show you how to develop your stories to make them exciting and memorable.

By the time you leave, you will have stimulated the imagination you were born with and will be able to apply it to your story idea.
 

I hope to see you there.

​If you are wondering if you should self-publish or go the traditional route, make sure you don't miss Publishing and Marketing weekend. 


April 8th and 9th. Publishing and Marketing:

Saturday 8th: Publishing: With Elaine Ouston, managing editor at Morris Publishing Australia.

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.

Friday April 14th: 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! 
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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.
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To pay by credit card,
phone me on 54 399 038.

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