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Writing the Narrative Nonfiction Book Stage 1
w/ Deborah RobertsonThis exciting new two stage course will assist aspiring writers to complete a manuscript draft, looking critically at a wide range of forms and subjects in narrative nonfiction, designed to accommodate any type of project: memoir, history, essay collection, investigative study, immersive explorations of other lives and situations, and experimental work.
— September 14, 2022
The Book Proposal
w/ Rebecca GiggsNonfiction can, in many cases, be sold to a publisher off the strength of a book proposal and a set of sample chapters. In this intensive, practical program you will be taught the essentials of putting together a solid working document to show to agents and publishers as a ‘proof of concept.’
— July 30, 2022
Getting Published as a Writer for Children
w/ Jane Godwin and guest Anna McFarlaneAre you a new writer for children? This one-day course offers an understanding of what goes on inside a publishing house, how publishers make their choices, how to give yourself the best chance of publication and what to expect from the publishing process.
— June 26, 2022
The Book Proposal
w/ Richard CookeA book proposal is the audition for a non-fiction book. Many non-fiction works, especially from debut authors, are sold off the strength of a proposal and a sample chapter. In this intensive, practical program, you will learn the essentials of putting these working documents together, so agents and publishers can understand your concept’s strength.
— September 10, 2022
Writing About Art
w/ Anwen CrawfordOur encounters with art and with artists – be it through film, music, television, literature, visual art and more – can shape us indelibly, and provide rich material for our writing. Whether you are working on reviews, essays, poetry or even fiction, this cross-genre course will provide you with tools for thinking and writing about art.
— August 4, 2022
Writing About Books
w/ Declan FryThe best writers are also great readers. In this course you will learn to read like a writer – discovering how to read a book closely in order to write reviews for publication and find ways to read to inspire your own creative writing.
— July 28, 2022
Writing a Novel Stage 2
w/ Margo Lanagan, Gretchen Shirm and guestsWrite your novel, discover your readers
This three-month course builds on the work started in Writing a Novel Stage 1 and is suitable for writers who have completed that course, or who have a substantially completed a rough or first draft of a novel-in-progress.
— October 4, 2022
Writing a Novel Stage 2
w/ Kristina Olsson, Emily O'Grady + guestsWrite your novel, discover your readers
This three-month course builds on the work started in Writing a Novel Stage 1 and is suitable for writers who have completed that course, or who have a substantially completed a rough or first draft of a novel-in-progress.
— October 4, 2022
Writing a Novel Stage 2
w/ Emily Bitto, Miles Allinson and guestsWrite your novel, discover your readers
This three-month course builds on the work started in Writing a Novel Stage 1 and is suitable for writers who have completed that course, or who have a substantially completed a rough or first draft of a novel-in-progress.
— October 5, 2022
Writing a Novel Stage 2
w/ Sophie Cunningham, Emily Bitto and guestsWrite your novel, discover your readers
This three-month course builds on the work started in Writing a Novel Stage 1 and is suitable for writers who have completed that course, or who have a substantially completed a rough or first draft of a novel-in-progress.
— October 6, 2022
Getting Published as a Writer for Children
w/ Jane Godwin and Davina BellAre you a new writer for children? This one-day course offers an understanding of what goes on inside a publishing house, how publishers make their choices, how to give yourself the best chance of publication and what to expect from the publishing process.
— July 30, 2022
Writing Short Stories
w/ Laura ElveryShort story writing requires an incredibly sharp skill set. This course will be your opportunity to shape a short story over the space of three weeks with award winning author Laura Elvery, learning the tips and tricks necessary to crafting a captivating work of short fiction.
— August 17, 2022
Editing Skills for Creative Writers
w/ Fiona WrightRevision and redrafting are essential parts of building a successful manuscript – so understanding how to edit yourself is a necessary step in learning how to write well. Editing yourself as a writer is an important skill to develop before starting out, and crucial to hone as you continue working on your manuscript.
— November 16, 2022
Writing the Narrative Nonfiction Book Stage 2
w/ Deborah RobertsonThis exciting new two stage course will assist aspiring writers to complete a manuscript draft, looking critically at a wide range of forms and subjects in narrative nonfiction, designed to accommodate any type of project: memoir, history, essay collection, investigative study, immersive explorations of other lives and situations, and experimental work.
— May 24, 2023
Author to Author: Mentorship and Editorial Program
w/ Ceridwen Dovey, Mireille Juchau, Rebecca Giggs, Gregory Day, Peggy Frew or Pip SmithProject plan your manuscript with one-on-one consultations with a leading writer.
You will be paired with a leading author for a series of fortnightly one-on-one consultation sessions to discuss your work, and help you negotiate the roadblocks and challenges you might be facing.