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Prepare for the walk
by taking the walk.
Go a little faster than you should
and a little slower than you’d like.[from Mark Tredinnick's poem Rules for Walking]
Taught by Mark Tredinnickthis weekend retreat is an opportunity for you to explore a range of different styles of poetry - from the age-old pleasures of experimenting with closed forms to the heady intoxications of free verse.
Together, you'll explore the possibilities of writing across a range of poetic styles, examine the principles of creative poetry writing, and work on developing poems to a publishable standard while enjoying the rich play of language, metaphor and form.
As part of a small group, allowing for individual attention and feedback on your work, you’ll be guided through a series of readings, discussions and writing exercises. You’ll have the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in your own work and gain focused, individual feedback on your work.
During the two-day retreat, there’ll be daily writing workshops and quiet writing time, as well as an opportunity for you to gain individual feedback from the tutor. There’ll be plenty of time to write, read, think, learn and grow as a writer in a relaxing, natural environment.
All of your meals are provided over the weekend.
About Mark Tredinnick
Mark Tredinnick is a poet, essayist and writing teacher; he lives in Burradoo, in the highlands southwest of Sydney in Australia’s southeast. His books include The Blue Plateau, The Road South, The Little Green Grammar Book, The Little Red Writing Book (published in the United States and the United Kingdom as Writing Well: the Essential Guide), The Land’s Wild Music and A Place on Earth. Mark is working on a volume of poems (The World in its Other Life) and a book about the consolations of literature in a frantic age. His honours include the Blake Poetry Prize, the Newcastle Poetry Prize, the Josephine Ulrick Poetry Prize (runner up), the Gwen Harwood Poetry Prize, the Calibre Essay Prize, and the Wildcare Nature Writing Prize.
You can find out more about Mark by visiting his website. Click here.
WHAT's IncludedThe poetry writing weekend retreat includes all readings, feedback, accommodation and meals.
We can help you arrange transport to and from Olvar Wood Writers Retreat, including airport transfers or a lift from the local railway station. There is plenty of parking at Olvar Wood if you choose to drive.
All meals are catered either onsite or at local restaurants.
WHENThe 2010 poetry writing weekend takes place from the 16-18 April.COSTThis weekend retreat costs $600.00. The cost includes all tuition materials, readings, accommodation, feedback and meals.
Friends of Olvar receive a 15% discount.
QWC, ACTWC and NRWC members receive a 10% discount.
A non-residential option is also available at a a cost of $250.00. This includes tuition, readings, feedback and lunches. To book a non-residential place, please contact us by email.
BookingsYou can book and pay online using the Paypal button below, or contact us by phone or email:
5445 9222
Olvar Wood Writers Retreat. Queensland, Australia