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Please find information regarding our SF events in October. It would be very appreciated if you could forward this information on to interested members.

 

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Fax. (03) 9654 4751

(Available Tuesday to Friday, 10am-5pm)

 

LAST DAYS TO BOOK!

 

OCTOBER WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS AT THE VICTORIAN WRITERS’ CENTRE

WE ARE LOCATED AT 1^ST FLOOR NICHOLAS BLG, 1^ST FLOOR 37 SWANSTON ST, MELBOURNE

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ALL EVENTS PHONE 9654 9068

 

 

Speculating Fiction

Sean Williams and Lucy Sussex in conversation with Paul Collins

Panel: Host and author, Paul Collins taps into the imaginary minds of award-winning writers Sean Williams and Lucy Sussex as they discuss their literary careers and what fuels their inspiration in the world of speculative fiction. Sean Williams is the author of 25 novels and numerous short stories for readers of all ages, including several set in the Doctor Who and Star Wars franchises, and a seven-book fantasy series set in Australian landscapes. Lucy Sussex's fiction includes The Penguin Friend (1989), Deersnake (1990), Black Ice, The Revognase and The Scarlet Rider (1996). She has written three short story collections, My Lady Tongue, A Tour Guide in Utopia (2005) and Absolute Uncertainty (2006). She has also compiled three anthologies for younger readers, The Patternmaker, The Lottery (both 1994) and Shadow Alley (1996). She's Fantastical, an anthology of Australian women's non-realist fiction, was shortlisted for the 2005 World Fantasy Award. Paul Collins is one of Australia's leading fantasy and science fiction authors and has published over 120 books in both the trade and education fields.

When: Friday 3 October, 6.30-8pm

Cost: $20, Members $15/$12

PLACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE. BOOK NOW!

 

Dismantling Science fiction - SF Intensive

with Sean Williams

Weekend Workshop: New York Times bestselling author Sean Williams is also the award-winning author of 25 novels and numerous short stories for readers of all ages, including several set in the Doctor Who and Star Wars franchises, and a seven-book fantasy series set in Australian landscapes. His latest book, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, debuted at #1 on the New York Times hardback bestseller list. Explore the secrets of his success - and the wonders of the universe - in a two-day intensive workshop for writers of original science fiction and fantasy. Expect the unexpected. BYO imagination! Participants need to email work samples (up to 1000 words) prior to the workshop date. Submissions to program@...

When: Saturday & Sunday, 4-5 October, 10am-4pm

Cost: $250, Members $190/$170 Rating: 1+2

ONE PLACE AVAILABLE. PLEASE BOOK BY TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 30!

 

The Business of Writing

with Louise Connor, Nicolas Brasch and Isolde Leuckenhausen

Course: This three-part course guides participants through effective business planning and management as a writer. Louise Connor guides you through Planning Your Career. Nicholas Brasch tackles the essential elements in approaching publishers successfully and preparing The Proposal. Lawyer Isolde Leuckenhausen takes you through The Contract, including information on copyright, tax and the law. Louise Connor is the Victorian Secretary of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance. She is a journalist by profession and spent three years freelancing before returning to work for the MEAA union in late-2002. Nicolas Brasch has been a full-time freelance writer for more than 10 years and is author of more than 200 published books for children and young adults. He writes for both the corporate and the publishing markets, and provides corporations with communications advice and strategies. Isolde is a lawyer in a media, entertainment and communications group. Her expertise is in intellectual property; pre-publication advice for media organisations, publishers and authors; litigation; and film and television production and development. She regularly provides seminars and training in relation to media and communications law.

When: Wednesdays 8 October-12 November, 6.30-8.30pm

Cost: $280, Members $225/$210 Rating: A

BOOKINGS MUST BE CONFIRMED BY WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3!