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The Writers’ World – official publication of The Writers' Resource Centre | Issue #10 |
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Welcome to the latest edition of The Writers' Resource Centre's e-zine, Writers' World.
In this Issue
In this issue Philip Redhead tells how he used a David Bowie songwriting technique to fine-tune his fiction and writer Jenni Gyffyn delivers a very real take on drugs. Become a WRC member and send poetry Byron way.
ANNOUNCING
WRC Membership
Join us!
It is now possible to become a member of the Writers' Resource Centre.
Basic membership is free and unlimited. It includes free resources and e-books as well as access to a private social network where you can share your writing in a secure environment, garner feedback, and network with others in the industry.
Plus, register as a member before June 15 and you'll be able to sample our premium membership, which gives you your own page on our website, automatic listing in our directory, discounts and more. Find out more here.
OPPORTUNITIES
Enter three poems in the Byron Bay Writers Festival annual poetry prize and be in the running for a first prize of $300 and runner up prizes of $150 each. All entrants must be available to read their poems on the night of the festival Poetry Evening on Saturday July 26. Closing date for entries is Wednesday 25 June at 4pm.
More details here
UPCOMING EVENTS
JUNE
June 19 - 23
Canberra Writers Festival
Gorman House,
Braddon, ACT
www.actwriters.org.au
JULY
July 14 - 20
Mildura Arts Festival
Mildura, Victoria
www.artsmildura.com.au/writers/
July 16 - 18
Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival
Queensland
www.whitsundayvoices.com.au
July 25 - 27
Byron Bay Writers Festival
NSW
www.byronbaywritersfestival.com.au
ARTICLE: PLAYING WITH IDEAS DAVID BOWIE STYLE
Entrepreneur Philip Redhead reveals how David Bowie helped him refine his fiction.
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ARTICLE: CREATIVITY AND DRUGS
Jenni Gyffyn has been there done that when it comes to drugs. She tells how some of her friends didn't fare so well, losing their creativity and potential in the fray.
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WRITING EXERCISE
Television flick
Flick through the channels on the television. Stop long enough to hear a character in a TV show say one sentence. Use this sentence to begin your story.
© From the forthcoming book
A Year of Writing Inspiration
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