The SA Writers Centre (SAWC) are presenting a revitalised program to help the writing community develop their craft, find their genre, know their business and immerse themselves in their writing.
A range of masterclasses and bootcamps aim to develop participation in, and ensure access to SAWC’s writing programs. Upcoming events include:
Introducing Short Stories with David Chapple
Saturday 25 January 10am – 1pm
Kick off the new year with a new writing project – and get yourself a publishable short story. What makes an anecdote, idea, image or character bloom into a short story? We will explore character, motivation, obstacle and outcome and see how a defined structure can allow us to take risks and produce challenging, exciting writing. Then join David and special guests for the first in a series of how to read like a writer.
Reading for Writers: Summer Shorts
Saturday 25 January 1pm – 4pm
Identifying what makes a short story work and another fail
can sometimes seem like the work of magic. Through close examination of selected short stories, our guest presenters will argue their case for why each works. What can these stories teach aspiring writers about setting, pace and resolution? Be prepared to think on your feet. David Chapple is SAWC’s new Writing Development Manager. If he does his job right he will light a fire underneath you.
Bounding Over the Blocks with Jane Turner Goldsmith
Saturday 1 February 10am-1pm
Stuck with your writing? Plenty of inspiration but can’t get going? Wondering where you’re headed? This workshop examines the most common causes of writers block and how to overcome this ‘Thing’. Delivered by a psychologist and writer, this workshop draws on current theories of motivation, behaviour change and the brain science behind storytelling. You’ll be prompted to ask yourself a series of strategic questions about your writing project. With exercises designed to limber up your creativity and prune the verbiage, you’ll be surprised at what you’ll discover about your writing – and yourself.
FREE EVENTS:
New Year Networking:
Thursday 30 January, 6pm
In January we leave the lunchtime spot and move to 6pm for our new year networking drinks and your chance to meet the new and old SAWC faces, and see what we have in store for 2014. A chance to meet the staff, Board and get a sneak peek at our program for the year.
Quick and Dirty: New Work Readings
Thursday 6 February, 6pm
To be held at The Howling Owl, Frome Road. The theme? Apocalyptic Moralities – New Dystopian Visions.
Subtext: An Art Exhibition About Writing
14 February – 16 March, Opening 20 Feburary, 6pm
An Adelaide Fringe event curated by Eleanor Scicchitano and Tegan Hale
on the cross between art and writing.
- For more information, visit the SA Writers’ Centre website.
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