DEVELOPING YOUR STORY INTO A BLOCKBUSTER
PROGRESSIVE WORKSHOPS
MARCH 11th & 25th & April 8th and 22nd 1.30 to 4pm
This is a hands-on course for all writers.

In these intensive workshops, we will examine the technical aspects of your manuscript to make sure they are doing their job and equip you with tools and techniques to support your story and turn it into an exciting narrative. You will do exercises on all topics in the workshops.

Evaluation: If you have a work-in-progress, please send the first 10 pages of your manuscript 5 days before the workshop date for a progress appraisal.

We will cover the following subjects:

​Workshop 1 – March 11th: Examining and developing your character until he/she jumps off the page. Developing strong, believable characters that your reader either loves or hates ... depending on your intention is vital. Many writers make the mistake of having characters who are too similar to each other and not well enough developed.

​Workshop 2 – March 25th: Plotting your scenes to make sure the story progresses in a way that creates the tension needed to keep your reader hooked. 
Examining Point of View and Tense to make sure you have chosen the best one for your story.
 
Workshop 3 – April 8th: Choosing the best setting for the story, describing it using all senses, and using it as a tool to add tension or peaceful interludes.

Workshop 4 – April 22nd: Adding hooks to keep the reader intrigued. Ways to strengthen your writing. The use of word pictures, metaphors and similes, show not tell, and the ability to create rising tension are all important tools. How to use these tools to create your masterpiece is covered in this workshop.
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Format: Course for beginners, intermediate and advanced writers
Where: Gondor Writers’ Centre, 19 Caloundra St, Landsborough.
Cost: $60. per workshops. Pensioners $45 per workshop.

Discount available  for payment for all workshops at once. See options below.

Please add the name of the workshop; Developing Your Story, in the payment box below. ​

YOUR TUTOR

Elaine Ouston holds a Master of Letters in Creative Writing (MLitt) from Central Queensland University, and a Diploma of Graphic Art. She is a published author of a number of books for children.

She presents writing workshops, edits for other writers, and sets up books for self-publishing at Gondor Writers' Centre. Through  Australian Literary Festivals and Book Fairs she organises literary festivals for schools or libraries. Visit the website for more information: www.austlitfest.com.

She is an experienced writing tutor, editor and designer, and has had many recommendations from students for her workshops.

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