Writing

MAKE A LIVING FROM YOUR BOOK with Christina Larmer In this informative class you will be shown how to get your book to as many global readers as possible AND make a living from it. With a focus on ebooks and paperback online sales, you will learn all about book promotion, the significance of Amazon pricing, reviews and ratings, and tricks and tips to get onto Amazon’s bestseller lists - just as tutor Christina Larmer has done. A finished book is not essential but a hunger to reach more readers is. 2 Tue, 23 Feb - 2 Mar | 10am - 3pm Byron Concession: $140 Full Fee: $155

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ONLINE with Julie Hamilton There’s so many opportunities to make money as a freelance writer for online and social media. You will learn the fundamentals of writing for online and social media, how to create great story ideas, construct compelling articles with killer headlines, pitch stories and how much you should ask for your work. The course is suitable for people with little experience and knowledge about writing online, and people already working professionally as a writer. 2 Sun, 14-21 Mar | 9:30am-12:30pm Online Concession: $101 Full Fee: $112

BLOGGING BOOTCAMP with Louise Sommer Let’s take your blog to the next level! Learn how to create and run an international, professional and captivating blog that impresses. Join professional blogger, writer and art designer Louise Sommer, and learn the ropes of creating a great blog; from the visual design to writing, the content, structure, branding and getting the word out! 2 Sat, 20-27 Feb | 9:30am - 2:30pm Byron Concession: $144 Full Fee: $160 PATHS TO SELF-PUBLISHING with Christina Larmer Want to see your story in print? In this introductory overview of the publishing process, Christina, the author of 16 books, outlines the many options available for indie authors. From traditional publishers and selfpublishing businesses to DIY sites that offer tools and templates to help you format your manuscript into an eBook and a paperback you can sell online or show off to friends. We also discuss editing, ISBNs and cover design. Good computer skills are essential. Sat & Sun, 27 - 28 Mar | 10am - 4pm Byron Concession: $167 Full Fee: $186

CREATIVE MEMOIR WRITING with Jane Abercrombie Every one of us has a collection of unique personal stories. Regardless of whether you think your life has been pretty ordinary, or wildly exciting. In this course you will learn how to bring alive in writing the stories only you can tell. 4 Mon, 8 Feb - 1 Mar | 5:30 - 8pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

FIRST WORDS ADVANCED with Barbara Nathan If you enjoy writing and would like to explore it further in a supportive and creative environment where ideas flourish, join us. Whether you want to develop the process of short story writing, or larger projects, this course will be invaluable. Together we will delve into technique & theory, while learning how to develop our stories. We will use constructive feedback, establish a regular home writing practice, understand the role of the inner critic and touch on research toward publication. Join us for the first time, or return for support to stay on your creative writing path. 6 Thu, 11 Feb-18 Mar | 2 - 5pm Online Concession: $224 Full Fee: $249

THE ART OF TRAVEL WRITING with Louise Sommer Who hasn’t enjoyed reading about a great travel adventure? In this workshop, we will explore what makes travel writing both captivating, interesting and important. You will learn all the ins and outs of travel writing, as well as explore the different styles. We will cover both fictional, non-fictional and blog writing so you can explore and clarify your own unique style as a travel writer. Ready to begin your adventure? Sat, 6 Mar | 9:30am - 3:30pm Byron Concession: $101 Full Fee: $112 WRITING FOR WELLBEING with Annie Barrett Experience the tender and profound, the light and humorous in your writing. Annie is passionate about creative writing and an experienced counsellor and group facilitator. She guides you with simple creative writing exercises to play with words and explore your creativity. Discover your writing voice and the hidden gems in your writing and enhance your wellbeing. Sat, 20 Mar | 10am - 3pm Byron Concession: $88 Full Fee: $98