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Date:
September 21st 2008
The Writers’ World – official publication of The Writers' Resource Centre | Issue #13 |
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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 publishing expert Dan Poynter explains why writing a book is only the beginning and Kinky Friedman biographer Melita Granger shares 12 thoughts on writing a biography. We are also lucky to have Melita offer two six-week courses exclusively to subscribers of this ezine.
ARE YOU ONE OF AUSTRALIA'S BEST NEW WRITERS?
We've launched a search for Australia's best. The September 30 deadline for our short story competition is fast approaching. Make sure your story is in the running. Free entry.
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GET NEW SKILLS
Accomplished writer, editor and qualified trainer Melita Granger is offering two online courses to Writers' World subscribers.
HOW TO WRITE A BIOGRAPHY
HOW TO WRITE A SHORT STORY
The six-week courses include information and practical exercises. Each week's information and tasks are emailed so students can complete the course in their own time. The courses will also include feedback from Melita and phone support.
At this stage we are looking for expressions of interest.
Cost $200 each (special offer for these first courses only). Start date 1 November 2008.
Please email your name, phone number and the course/s you are interested in to courses@writersworld.com.au
UPCOMING EVENTS
OCTOBER
October 2 - 6, 2008
National Young Writers' Festival
Newcastle, NSW
www.youngwritersfestival.org/
ARTICLE: HOW TO WRITE A BIOGRAPHY - 12 THOUGHTS
Kinky Friedman biographer Melita Granger shares her biography-writing experiences and secrets.
Read the article ...
ARTICLE: WRITING A BOOK IS JUST THE BEGINNING
Publishing expert Dan Poynter has a reality check ready for authors who think all they have to do is write a book.
Read the article ...
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WRITING EXERCISE
Color automatic writing
Write about the following color for 20 minutes without stopping: Green
© From the forthcoming book
A Year of Writing Inspiration
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