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Would you like to extend your writing skills in a series of masterclasses that do more than cover the basics? Stretch your skills with . Join experienced writers and writing teachers Maria Arena and Nike Bourke for an exciting and challenging masterclass series. During the masterclass series, you will write and edit six new short stories, and receive feedback on your writing from the workshop leaders. You will also explore each aspect of writing by participating in in-depth discussion of writing techniques in your own work and in the work of some of the masters of Creative Writing.
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Overview
10 places are available in this exciting and stimulating masterclass series designed to help you push your writing to the next level. Each masterclass will include two sessions.
During the first session, we will discuss advanced writing techniques, using your own work as well as a small set of short stories by experienced writers to demonstrate the techniques used. (The stories will be provided on enrolment by PDF, and in hardcopy during the first information session).
During the second session of each masterclass the focus will be on your work. Each month you will be asked to write a new short story, which you will share with the group for discussion, analysis and feedback. This will include feedback from Maria and Nike.
The masterclass series will be supplemented by an online space (on OWL) where you can access the readings, as well as any handouts or other materials used by Maria and Nike, share resources of your own and post your stories for the group to access and discuss.
Where:
Each session will be held at the CWA Hall in Palmwoods. The hall is in Main Street, Palmwoods. Just up from the IGA, opposite the Palmwoods Hotel. There are kitchen facilities available if you'd like to bring your own lunch. If you'd like to purchase lunch, you can purchase lunch at a range of venues in Palmwoods, including Milk and Honey Organic Cafe, or the Palmwoods Hotel.
Tea and coffee will be provided.
When:
The first meeting will be a one hour information sharing and 'meet and greet' session. A small morning tea will be provided.
The masterclass sessions will run from 10:00 am until 2:00pm, including a one hour break for lunch (12:00 to 1:00) on a Saturday, once a month. The dates for each of the masterclasses will be confirmed when the full complement of participants is in place.
Costs
The cost of the masterclass series, including all tuition materials, is $360.00 ($60.00 per session). No discounts are available. Payment can be made by cash, cheque, direct deposit or PayPal.
Applications
Apply by submitting your expression of interest and a short story (up to 3000 words) by email to: nike@olvarwood.com.au
All applications will be considered on rolling/first in, first served basis. Payment of 50% of the course fees is payable on acceptance into the course.
About The Presenters
Nike Bourke is a Queensland writer and the co-director of Olvar Wood. Nike won the Queensland Premier's Literary Award for Best Emerging Queensland Author for her novel The Bone Flute, which was published by UQP and subsequently shortlisted in the Commonwealth Writers Awards. Her children’s book, What the Sky Knows (Illustrated by Stella Danalis), has been shortlisted for two separate categories in the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards. She is also the author of The True Green of Hope. Her latest novel, Rupetta, will be released in 2012. Nike has acted as a judge for various writing competitions and awards, including the Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards. She has a PhD in Creative Writing from Griffith University, and has taught creative writing in the university sector for fifteen years.
Maria Arena is the Director of La Vie Creativity. Maria completed her Bachelor of Arts in Communications with Honours at the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2004. Since graduation, Maria has worked as a Lecturer, Tutor and Course Co-ordinator at USC, fostering the skills of budding writers and communicators. In 2010, Maria completed her Doctorate of Creative Arts at USC. Maria’s first novel, Mira Falling, was published in 2006. She has since been described as an ‘explosive new writer’. Since 2006, Maria has been working on two manuscripts, one of which is ready for publication, as well as a number of short fiction pieces. More Information
For more information contact the masterclass coordinators, Maria Arena or Nike Bourke:
5448 5819
5445 9222
Presented in collaboration with La Vie Creativity. For more information about La Vie Creativity, visit: http://www.laviecreativity.com.au/
