with Jason Fischer

This Teen Writers Club is designed for teens 12–14 years old, however the suggested age range is a guide only and if you have any queries, please contact info@writerssa.org.au. Group two is designed for young people aged 15–17years old.

Term 3 dates: Saturdays, July 20th to Sept 21st, 10:30 am – midday.

with Jason Fischer

This Teen Writers Club is designed for teens 15–17 years old, however the suggested age range is a guide only and if you have any queries, please contact info@writerssa.org.au. Group One is designed for young people aged 12–14 years old.

Term 3 dates: Saturdays, July 20th to Sept 21st, 12:30 to 2:00pm

with Kerry Rowett

Many of us start out writing a book feeling very inspired and excited, but the truth is, writing, publishing and promoting a book (or books!) can bring up many challenges and blocks, and that initial excitement can soon give way to long hours, unexpected hurdles, confusion or overwhelm (or all of the above!).

presented by the Migration Museum

Join experts from the Migration Museum as you take a guided tour through the remaining buildings of Adelaide's Destitute Asylum, which housed the 'deserving' poor alongside expectant mothers and the aged and infirm, from the 1850s to 1918. Learn about the 1600 babies born in the Lying-In hospital, and their mothers. Discover more about the Asylum and how restrictive life could be behind the imposing stone walls.

with Bronwyn Tilley

A 5-month program for writers looking towards publication.

July – November 2019

It’s far easier to quit than to finish! Said someone famous at one time or another, but it’s so true. If you're looking for support to finish your draft and turn it into a final polished product, then this is the series for you. Maybe you got to ‘the end’ but feel something is missing? Maybe you have that polished product but you can’t get a second look from an agent or publisher, and feel deep down that something must be wrong with it? Join us and find out.

with Jane Hinchey

Everyone wishes they had a crystal ball to look into to predict the next genre fiction trend but you don’t need a shiny glass sphere to see that Cozy Mystery is one of the fastest-growing genres right now for indie authors and aspiring writers alike, especially if you’re thinking of writing to market*.

with Nicola Markus

The feelings writers experience when it comes to editing their own work after seven or even seventeen drafts are often varied and complex, not least because it can be a lengthy part of the publishing process and expensive if you’re passing it on to a third party editor or proof-reader. Something you can do to save both time and money is to polish the text as much as possible before submitting it to a professional editor, publisher or agent.

with Lana Guineay

Whether you’re a freelancer, author, or emerging writer, a digital profile is a powerful tool to market yourself and your work to potential readers, employers, or publishers across the world. But where should you focus your efforts online, and how do you do so in way that’s authentic and works best for you?

with Bronwyn Tilley

If you’ve started writing a book or even reached the end of one or ten drafts, can you confidently say your characters are fully fleshed, with clear motivations and believable goals? What about the obstacles that inevitably get in their way – do you have enough of them and are they in the right places?

Do you struggle to find time to write? Are you too distracted by the Book of Face or binge-watching TV? Do you ever think to yourself, ‘If only I just had a solid day to write, I’d get so much done’? Then TWELVE, the literary lock-in, is for you.

"TWELVE" means no excuses, no limits, no distractions. Crank your writing projects up to boiling point with twelve hours of uninterrupted writing. You’ll be surprised how much you can get done.

Whether you’re starting a novel, finishing a work-in-progress, or just looking for time to focus, TWELVE is the way to do it.

with Holly Lyons

Are you a writer with a passion for visual story telling? In this workshop, you’ll learn essential screenwriting tips from script writer, Holly Lyons. Using an original idea for a story that you’re happy to share with the group, Holly will take you through the process to transform that idea into a story with impact suitable for film or TV.

with Georgina Chadderton (creator of George Rex Comics)

Learn from local comics artist and writer Georgina Chadderton (George Rex Comics) about the basics of how to put together a comic – from creating a character to thumbnailing a story, learning how to match the words with the pictures, and learning how to fold and make your own mini-comic.

with Alex Adsett

Have you ever wanted to spend a day with a literary agent and a publishing consultant who has more than 20 years experience and can discuss the ins and outs of contract and copyright law? Want to know how to pitch your story to an agent? Well, here's your chance! In this full day workshop, you'll meet Alex Adsett of Alex Adsett Publishing Services. Alex will cover topics such as representation, who needs an agent and who doesn't, what is a pitch and how to do it right, the tips and traps of traditional contracts and how to know who's genuinely going to publish your book and what the current scams look like.

with Tory Shepherd

How do you “write for change”? How do you convince people to see another point of view, or even change their minds?

Thanks to social media everyone has an opinion these days, but it’s easy to dash off 140-characters – it's much harder to craft a piece that will (hopefully!) withstand the scrutiny of subeditors, editors, and of course readers. At the same time, there’s more demand than ever before for opinion pieces, which means more opportunities for freelancers. It’s also a powerful way that advocates and lobbyists can make their case.

with Jason Fischer

Join Jason Fischer for a deep-dive into Tolkien's fantasy works, exploring his wide influence on fantasy storytelling. Participants will also get an overview of the future of genre writing as it finally wriggles loose from Tolkien's long shadow. Second breakfast is not provided.

with Poppy Nwosu

Are you interested in writing for young readers? Young Adult fiction covers a wide range of exciting and diverse genres, and has a passionate readership of young and old alike. Aimed at new and emerging writers, this workshop will cover everything you need to know about YA and provide insight into the thriving Australian YA community.