Sydney Writers' Festival

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• Saturday, May 17 2008 •
09 : 00	3: Story Mastery Seminar with Michael Hauge A one day seminar with US story consultant Michael Hauge. Chauvel Cinema 09:00 to 17:00 Ticketed Event Scriptwriting Workshops  More Info
09 : 30	5: Workshop: Creativity, Memory and Place with Catherine Cole  * SOLD OUT * Explore creativity, ideas, memory and place, and learn new ways of thinking about how you write. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Woolley Room 09:30 to 12:30 Ticketed Event Life Writing, Industry, Fiction Workshops  More Info 4: Workshop: Freelance Writing for Magazines with Penny Craswell  * SOLD OUT * Learn essential writing, pitching and research skills needed for freelance magazine writing. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Carmichael Room 09:30 to 12:30 Ticketed Event Industry, Nonfiction Workshops  More Info
13 : 30	335: Workshop: Creativity, Memory and Place with Catherine Cole  * SOLD OUT * Explore creativity, ideas, memory and place, and learn new ways of thinking about how you write. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Woolley Room 13:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Life Writing, Industry, Fiction Workshops  More Info 338: Workshop: Crime Writing with Michael Robotham  * SOLD OUT * A workshop for budding crime writers who are not quite able to get started or finished. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Carmichael Room 13:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Industry, Crime, Fiction Workshops  More Info
• Sunday, May 18 2008 •
09 : 30	6: Workshop: Dramatic Action – An Introduction to Writing for the Stage with Tommy Murphy  * SOLD OUT * A practical scriptwriting workshop focussing on character, story and embracing theatricality. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Woolley Room 09:30 to 12:30 Ticketed Event Scriptwriting, Industry Workshops  More Info
13 : 30	7: Workshop: Crime Writing with Michael Robotham  * SOLD OUT * A workshop for budding crime writers who are not quite able to get started or finished. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Carmichael Room 13:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Crime, Industry, Fiction Workshops  More Info 339: Workshop: Freelance Writing for Magazines with Penny Craswell  * SOLD OUT * Learn essential writing, pitching and research skills needed for freelance magazine writing. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Woolley Room 13:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Industry Workshops  More Info
• Monday, May 19 2008 •
13 : 00	11: Workshop: Introduction to Creative Writing with Roland Fishman  * SOLD OUT * Unlock your creative potential and dramatically improve the quality of your writing. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Woolley Room 13:00 to 17:00 Ticketed Event Fiction, Industry Workshops  More Info
• Tuesday, May 20 2008 •
09 : 30	21: Workshop: The Challenge of Plain English with Ron Denholm  * SOLD OUT * Ron Denholm introduces 10 guidelines that define plain language. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Carmichael Room 09:30 to 12:30 Ticketed Event Industry, Nonfiction Workshops  More Info 22: Workshop: Secrets of Travel Writing with Claire Scobie  * SOLD OUT * Learn how to develop an idea for a travel story and turn it into a polished article. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Woolley Room 09:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Travel, Industry Workshops  More Info
14 : 00	348: Workshop: An Insider’s Guide to Getting Published with Melanie Ostell  * SOLD OUT * An insider’s view on pitching to publishers for aspiring fiction and nonfiction authors. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Carmichael Room 14:00 to 17:00 Ticketed Event Industry Workshops  More Info
• Wednesday, May 21 2008 •
09 : 30	36: CBCA Writing Masterclass with Frances Watts A masterclass for young writers aged 9-13 years with Frances Watts. NSW Writers’ Centre 09:30 to 15:30 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Workshops  More Info 38: Workshop: Approaches to Place with Thomas Kohnstamm  * SOLD OUT * A workshop exploring approaches to writing place for both new and experienced writers. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Woolley Room 09:30 to 12:30 Ticketed Event Travel, Industry Workshops  More Info 37: Workshop: Writing Children's Picture Books with Libby Gleeson  * SOLD OUT * Learn about the process of writing a picture book for children. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Carmichael Room 09:30 to 12:30 Ticketed Event Fiction, Industry Workshops  More Info
13 : 30	43: Workshop: Legal Issues for Writers with Jeremy Fisher  * SOLD OUT * Australian Society of Authors Executive Director, Jeremy Fisher, tackles the legal complexities facing authors. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Carmichael Room 13:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Industry Workshops  More Info 336: Workshop: An Insider’s Guide to Getting Published with Melanie Ostell  * SOLD OUT * An insider’s view on pitching to publishers for aspiring fiction and nonfiction authors. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Woolley Room 13:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Industry Workshops  More Info
• Thursday, May 22 2008 •
09 : 30	54: CBCA Writing Masterclass with Jeni Mawter A masterclass for young writers aged 9-13 years with Jeni Mawter. NSW Writers’ Centre 09:30 to 15:30 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Workshops  More Info 55: Workshop: An Insider’s Guide to Getting Published with Melanie Ostell  * SOLD OUT * An insider’s view on pitching to publishers for aspiring fiction and nonfiction authors. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Carmichael Room 09:30 to 12:30 Ticketed Event Industry Workshops  More Info 337: Workshop: Playing Between the Frames - Creating Graphic Novels with Nicki Greenberg Explore the process of telling stories in which pictures play a major narrative role. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Woolley Room 09:30 to 12:30 Ticketed Event Fiction, Industry Workshops  More Info
12 : 30	75: Mo Hayder Reader’s Lunch Calling all crime fiends and aspiring writers! Mo Hayder discusses her work and yours over lunch. Café Sydney 12:30 to 14:30 Ticketed Event Crime, Industry Workshops  More Info
13 : 30	346: Workshop: Writing Historical Fiction with Antoni Jach Explore the process of writing a novel that uses history for the purposes of creating fiction. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Carmichael Room 13:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Fiction, Industry Workshops  More Info 347: Workshop: Writing Memoir with Georgia Blain  * SOLD OUT * Every life is a story worth telling. Learn how to write about yours. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Woolley Room 13:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Life Writing Workshops  More Info
• Friday, May 23 2008 •
09 : 30	126: Digital Storytelling 2 Day Workshop – Day 1 Join this collaborative and creative writing group to capture your chosen slice of the past. Powerhouse Museum 09:30 to 16:00 Ticketed Event New Media Workshops  More Info
13 : 00	153: Workshop: Introduction to Creative Writing with Roland Fishman  * SOLD OUT * Unlock your creative potential and dramatically improve the quality of your writing. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Woolley Room 13:00 to 17:00 Ticketed Event Fiction, Industry Workshops  More Info
13 : 30	160: Workshop: Writing Memoir with Georgia Blain  * SOLD OUT * Every life is a story worth telling. Learn how to write about yours. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Carmichael Room 13:30 to 16:30 Ticketed Event Life Writing, Industry Workshops  More Info
• Saturday, May 24 2008 •
09 : 30	197: CBCA Writing Masterclass with Bernard Cohen A masterclass for young writers aged 9-13 years with Bernard Cohen. NSW Writers’ Centre 09:30 to 15:30 Ticketed Event Children & Young Adults Workshops  More Info   200: Digital Storytelling 2 Day Workshop – Day 2 Join this collaborative and creative writing group to capture your chosen slice of the past. Powerhouse Museum 09:30 to 16:00 Ticketed Event New Media Workshops  More Info   201: Workshop: Food Is Five Senses with Helen Greenwood  * SOLD OUT * Writing about food is not just about using taste and smell but also touch, seeing and hearing. Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, Woolley Room 09:30 to 12:30 Ticketed Event Food & Drink, Industry Workshops  More Info

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