WestWords 2016 Program
September 16 to 18
Friday, 16th September 2016
Val Clark Community Arts Centre WPCC 3:00pm — 5:45pm |
WORKSHOP: It's not complicated
A writing workshop designed for beginner writers. Award winning writer and experienced workshop presenter, Val Clark, will get you started and answer the question you want answered. Cost $40 (+2.50 booking fee) http://tix.yt/its-not-complicated Tickets $40 (+ online booking fee) |
Saturday, 12th September 2015
Graeme Gibson
9:00am — 5:00pm |
WORKSHOP: Creative Non-Fiction Writ Large
Memoirist and experienced writing workshop presenter, Graeme Gibson pitches his workshops to accommodate writers from beginner to advanced. You’ll have a hands-on opportunity to learn how to shape the facts—not make them up—enabling you to tell the stories of your life. The workshop also offers an opportunity to participate in the life of WestWords by having your stories recorded and played in the WPCC and displayed in the Community Arts Centre. Saturday September 17th 2pm-5pm Community Arts Centre, Western Plains Cultural Centre $40 (+ $2.50 online booking fee) http://tix.yt/creative-non-fiction-writ-large read more about Sue White here: http://suewhite.com.au/ Tickets $70 (+ online booking fee) |
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AUDITORIUM
WPCC 9:00am — 10:15am |
Panel: Are Traditional Publishers Headed for Extinction?
Is there a future for the physical book? The panel will discuss if there is a future for traditional publishers and physical books. Panelists: Rochelle Fernandez (Harper Collins), Dr David Reiter (IP) and Marty Green (Pantera Press) Facilitated by Kerrie Phipps. Free Event |
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AUDITORIUM
WPCC 10:30am — 11:45am |
Panel: Publish or Perish?
Pathways to publishing. How successful are DIY authors? The panel will discuss the different avenues of publishing and their respective pros and cons. Panelists: Rochelle Fernandez (Harper Collins), Dr David Reiter (IP) and Marty Green (Pantera Press) Facilitated by Kerrie Phipps. Free Event |
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AUDITORIUM
WPCC 12:15am — 1:30pm |
Panel: What Publishers Want.
Publishers: what they are looking for and how to impress them. The panel will discuss how to catch a publisher's eye and keep it. Panelists: Rochelle Fernandez (Harper Collins), Dr David Reiter (IP) and Marty Green (Pantera Press) Facilitated by Kerrie Phipps. Free Event |
Mike Ladd
Community Arts Centre WPCC 2:30pm — 6:30pm |
WORKSHOP: Poetry with Mike Ladd
Mike Ladd is a poet who has published eight collections, is a poetry mentor, judge, a reviewer for the Sydney Morning Herald and the Australian Book Review. Mike was the editor of the ABC's highly respected program Poetica for 18 years. Mike's Poetry Workshop will suit those who have begun writing poetry and now want to take the next step. In the second half of the class, participants can, if they wish bring copies of a recent poem to share with Mike and the group for feedback and editing suggestions. A fantastic opportunity if you are entering the Boldrewood Literary awards this year. Tickets $40 (+ online booking fee) |
Kerrie Phipps
Community Arts Centre WPCC 2:30pm — 4:30pm |
WORKSHOP: Gilgandra to the Globe
Kerrie Phipps is widely known as an engaging speaker and unique facilitator of strategic and inspiring connections across fields such as education, thought-leadership and entrepreneurship. Kerrie’s Workshop - Gilgandra to the Globe - will discuss how to bravely overcome the inner critic and write (and speak about your book) without fear. Kerrie is the author of DO Talk To Strangers - How to Connect with Anyone, Anywhere and Lifting The Lid On Quiet Achievers - Success Stories of Regional Entrepreneurs. You can read more about Kerrie here: http://kerriephipps.com/ Tickets $20 (+ online booking fee) |
Community Arts Centre WPCC
2:30pm — 4:30pm |
PITCH: 20 Minute Pitching Opportunity with Rochelle Fernandez of HarperCollins.
Harper Voyager publish fantastic speculative fiction! Witches and wizards and enchanters and things that go bump in the night, not to mention airships and kings and queens and angry gods and the occasional hobbit! Rochelle Fernandez is an associate at HarperCollins and currently acquiring titles for Voyager - the speculative fiction imprint. Rochelle loves an unreliable narrator and enjoys stories that tackle what it is to be human. Book your place now, to pitch your book to Rochelle. The first chapter and synopsis of your manuscript must be sent to outbackwriters@gmail.com by COB 24/8/15 . Your ticket will be confirmed when your payment, chapter and synopsis are received. Only Five Sessions Available Tickets $20 (+ online booking fee) |
Community Arts Centre WPCC
2:30pm — 4:30pm |
PITCH: 20 Minute Pitching Opportunity with Dr David Reiter of Interactive Publications.
20 Minute Pitching Opportunity with Dr David Reiter of Interactive Publications. (IP) Interactive Publications Pty Ltd has been in business since 1994 and now publishes 30+ titles per year globally. IP is the second largest publisher of literary titles in Queensland. IP publish under four award-winning imprints: Interactive Press, Glass House Books, IP Digital and IP Kidz. Dr David Reiter – an award-winning text and digital artist – is the CEO and publisher of IP. Book now for your opportunity to pitch your book to David. The first chapter and synopsis of your manuscript must be sent to outbackwriters@gmail.com by COB 24/8/15 . Your ticket will be confirmed when your payment, chapter and synopsis are received. Only Four Sessions Available Tickets $20 (+ online booking fee) |
Sunday, 11 May 2014
Community Arts Centre WPCC
9:00am — 12:00pm |
WORKSHOP: Writing for Children, Getting it right the first time with David Reiter.
So you Think you can Write for Children? Dr David Reiter is an award-winning text and digital artist, and Publisher / CEO at IP (Brisbane). David's picture book Bringing Down the Wall (2013), was Best Book for Teens & Kids (Canadian Children’s Book Centre). So You Think You Can Write for Children? This workshop will address the questions like: • what are the main age groups for children that your work could be targeting? • are there subjects too hot to handle if you want to achieve good sales? • is there a market for fiction that educates as well as entertains, and can the two aims work together? • how to achieve a Winnie-the-Pooh effect by creating stories that speak to us on different levels and that even parents can return to enjoy • minimalist style: how to keep your style accessible but still engaging. You’ll learn • how to storyboard effectively • how to brief a publisher about how you ‘see” the story being realised in visuals • about leaving room for the illustrator to convey aspects of the story beyond the text and preparing your work for print & digital publication, marketing channels & copyright issues. Tickets $40 (+ online booking fee) |
Community Arts Centre WPCC
9:00am — 11:00am |
Round Table Discussion: Nailing the synopsis with Rochelle Fernandez
Rochelle Fernandez is an associate at HarperCollins and currently acquiring titles for Voyager - the speculative fiction imprint. Rochelle loves an unreliable narrator and enjoys stories that tackle what it is to be human. Book your place now, to pitch your book to Rochelle. Rochelle will facilitate a round table discussion of how nail the dreaded synopsis and provided feedback on each attendee's synopsis. Only Six Places Available Tickets $20 (+ online booking fee) |
Community Arts Centre WPCC
10:00am — 12:00pm and 1:00pm — 3:00pm |
Travel Writing Critiques with Sue White
Article Writing Critique Receive one-on-one feedback on your article writing. Sue White is a highly regarded freelance writer. Sue is published in major magazines and newspapers around the world, particularly in Australia, where she writes weekly for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age newspapers. She is also a regular contributor to ABC’s environment pages, and has had stories published everywhere from Vogue to CNN. Book now, for Sue to provide a detailed critique on your article writing. A copy of your article must be sent to outbackwriters@gmail.com by COB 24/8/15 . Your ticket will be confirmed when your article and payment are received. Only Four Sessions Available You can read more about Sue White here: http://suewhite.com.au/ Tickets $70 (+ online booking fee) |
Community Arts Centre WPCC
11:30am — 12:00pm |
PITCH: 20 Minute Pitching Opportunity with Rochelle Fernandez of HarperCollins.
Harper Voyager publish fantastic speculative fiction! Witches and wizards and enchanters and things that go bump in the night, not to mention airships and kings and queens and angry gods and the occasional hobbit! Rochelle Fernandez is an associate at HarperCollins and currently acquiring titles for Voyager - the speculative fiction imprint. Rochelle loves an unreliable narrator and enjoys stories that tackle what it is to be human. Book your place now, to pitch your book to Rochelle. The first chapter and synopsis of your manuscript must be sent to outbackwriters@gmail.com by COB 24/8/15 . Your ticket will be confirmed when your payment, chapter and synopsis are received. Only Five Sessions Available Tickets $20 (+ online booking fee) |
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AUDITORIUM
WPCC 12:30pm — 2:30pm |
Surviving Submission Spur.
Can your Submission WOW the Panel of Publishers? Imagine your first chapter is being read aloud to a panel of publishers. How long will it survive before all three panelists say STOP? Valuable, on the spot, feedback from panelists will spur you on to making your manuscript more attractive to a publisher. Panelists: Rochelle Fernandez (Harper Collins), Dr David Reiter (IP) and Marty Green (Pantera Press) Facilitated by Kerrie Phipps. Cost: Authors submitting must be members of OWC. $25pa Memberships available here: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/28687 Cost: Audience Free. |
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