Sydney Writers' Festival 2008 - Online Program
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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• 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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