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Writing Natural Places
Date: October 9, 2022
Join Lee Kofman in this online workshop exploring how writers of fiction and non-fiction can convey their passion for natural environments vividly and powerfully on the page.
Work Space (online)
Date: October 15, 2022
When writers work together, something magical happens, and Writers SA's Work Space is back in October! Work Space is a digital place to get together with other writers and just write. Over the course of a day, we'll dig deep to hit those word count goals. Whether you're planning to write a novel in a month or get a neglected creative project back on track, this day is designed for you to carve out some hardcore writing time.
Feminist Horror
Date: November 1, 2022
Join director, screenwriter and playwright Katrina Irawati Graham to explore her true love: feminist horror.
Literary Criticism
Date: November 7, 2022
Author and literary critic Declan Fry will take participants on a discursive, thoughtful and energising journey through Australian literary criticism in this two-part series.
Writing Perfect Sentences
Date: November 26, 2022
Join author and journalist Nadia Bailey to journey through the complexities of sentence-craft to make your work sing.
Inside Text Publishing
Date: November 29, 2022
Join Text Publishing’s Senior Editor Jane Pearson for a lunchtime session to peek behind the scenes into all things publishing.
On Demand – 1001 Paths to Publication
Date: December 31, 2022
Writers SA presents an on-demand workshop that you can watch in your own time for a short time. Two videos will give an overview of the traditional publishing model in Australia, and overseas, followed by some self-publishing options. You can then download the FAQ's and a spreadsheet with some handy details about which genres are best represented by Australian vs overseas markets.
On Demand – Self-publishing 101
Date: December 31, 2022
Whether you're looking to make a career out of self-publishing or have just one book to publish, but you don't know where to start, this workshop will help you with the knowledge you'll need to bring your manuscript to market.
On Demand – Goal, Motivation, Conflict
Date: December 31, 2022
Writers SA presents an on-demand workshop you can watch in your own time for a short time. Making up the foundation of almost all fast paced fiction is the concept of Goal, Motivation, Conflict, the 'who, what, why and why not'. In this short video, we'll walk you through the steps to see if your story has it.
On Demand – Getting Submission Ready
Date: December 31, 2022
Join Writers SA's Bronwyn Tilley as we navigate what a successful query letter should look like when you're ready to start submitting to publishers and agents so you can create one of your own!
On Demand – Fiction Writing Essentials
Date: December 31, 2022
Writers SA presents an on-demand workshop you can watch in your own time for a short time. We'll analyse what makes a great 3D character, as well as what you need in order to keep your plot exciting and your reader turning the pages.
Our city workshop program is presented in partnership with the Adelaide City Libraries. ACL members receive a discount off the full price of City Libraries workshops. Contact ACL for a booking code.
Adelaide City Library members receive a discount off the full price of selected Writers SA workshops. Please contact the Adelaide City Libraries to receive a promotional code to use when booking.
