Writers' Network Update November 2007
UTS ALUMNI WRITERS' NETWORK E-ZINE
NOVEMBER 2007
The Writers' Network: UTS Writers in the Park at The Hughenden was our first social event on Sunday 21 October at The Hughenden Boutique Hotel in Woollahra.
Writers' Network Committee member, Susanne Gervay chaired the event, offered the venue and arranged the lunch and seating, for which we'd like to thank her profusely. The UTS Alumni & Development Office provided the catering for our event and they, too, have our heartfelt thanks. The writers in our network who attended got to know each other a little better, read their work to an appreciative audience and enjoy the delicious lunch.
I'd also like to give a vote of thanks and appreciation to Izanda Ford, who was our Communication Coordinator & Writers' Network E-zine distributor this year and who is moving on to a beaut new job at the Australian Film Commission. Za was always available when we needed her and ready to assist - and has been such a pleasure to work with. Unfortunately, she wasn't able to attend our first social event so we were unable to thank her in person. Za says she'll continue her Writers' Network membership, which is good news. We welcome Nisha Brooks as our new contact - and hope we won't keep you too busy, Nisha.
We surveyed those at the lunch to ask about future events, the e-zine and our e-community. Everyone who attended asked for more events in the future, everyone would like more events at The Hughenden - and some would also like events held at UTS and other locations. The most popular answer to the type of event favoured was: workshop with authors/and or writing tutors; followed by Lunch social meeting and readings - only one nominated cocktail parties. This feedback gives us a clear idea on what to organise for future events.
Many of you read the e-zine (that was heartening) and some of you said you'd be interested in submitting to our e-zine as a regular or occasional contributor - what are you waiting for? Please send in your contributions, we welcome them; some said you'd even be willing to help proofread, which I'd also welcome as Carol Mara now has other more pressing commitments and we could do with the help. Would you email me if you indicated that you're willing to proofread?
About half present at the lunch have visited our e-community, some regularly - and I'm hoping those of you who haven't visited it yet will take a look and see what's going on there - and that it will encourage you to join in or start a discussion.
We're always interested in hearing from you, our network members, about how we can improve the network to better cater for your needs and interests. Thanks to all who completed the survey at our lunch. The survey is now posted in our on-line community forum so that all network members can register their answers by clicking on 'reply' to the message. To find us go to http://www.alumni.uts.edu.au and log on; then click on Communities and then Writers' Network. To find the survey - click on 'Suggest a Topic' in the Writers' Network forum and then click on 'Survey for Writers' Network'.
During our lunch meeting, a question was raised regarding writing about Indigenous Australians. Anita Heiss has written papers on the subject and some are available on the Australian Society of Authors website: http://www.asauthors.org
Writing about Indigenous Australia. Anita Heiss
http://www.asauthors.org/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=ASP0016/ccms.r?PageID=10028
http://www.asauthors.org/lib/pdf/Heiss_Writing_About_Indigenous_Australia.pdf
Australian Copyright vs Indigenous Intellectual and Cultural Property Rights. Anita Heiss
http://www.asauthors.org/lib/pdf/Heiss_Australian_Copyright_vs_Indigenous_Intellectual_and_Cultural_PropertyRights_.pdf
Another topic that arose was copyright and WebPages. The Copyright Agency Limited at http://www.copyright.com.au/ can answer your questions about copyright. It has advice about digital copyright and other information at: http://www.copyright.com.au/news%20releases/29_04_02.htm
There's also a website called Copyleft which is a general method for making a program or other work free, which you can find at http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/
Thanks to Dendy Films we had double-passes to the exclusive preview screening of the film "Angel" to give away at our first social event.
Another event worth noting is the 2007 End of Year UTS:Alumni Celebration and Reunion on Friday 16 November. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ross Milbourne extends an invitation to you. Remember to put the Alumni End of Year Reception into your diary, more details below.
For more dates for your diary, scroll down for news of major Australian publishers & Bloomsbury USA at the International Children's and YA Writers Conference in 2008; as well as new competitions, opportunities, workshops and courses for writers of all genres.
If you haven't visited our e-community yet, we aim to make this as positive and interactive an experience as possible and to create a group atmosphere; interaction between members of our network is the goal. The discussions are moderated. Please join us in the forum. To see what's going on and to join in or start a discussion, please go to: http://www.alumni.uts.edu.au.
Join us in a word game in the discussion forum and use that as an ice-breaker if you like. You'll find guidelines for giving and receiving constructive criticism and a discussion thread where you can post writing for comment and give feedback and peer support to each other through our e-community - and much more.
You can find our e-zine online at http://www.alumni.uts.edu.au/networks/writers/index.html
The September issue is at http://www.alumni.uts.edu.au/networks/writers/September2007.html
Please note that all contributions and comments by members published in our monthly e-zine are those of the individual author and that all responsibility for accuracy and liability for comments made in contributions lie with the author of the contribution.
Contributions remain the copyright of the individual author and no copy or reproduction should be made without prior consultation with the author.
Please send contributions for the UTS Writers' Network DECEMBER 07 E-zine by November 16th, 2007 if you want to be sure they are included.
Sharon.
NEWS FROM OUR NETWORK
UTS:ALUMNI END OF YEAR RECEPTION
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ross Milbourne extends an invitation to you to
The Alumni End of Year Reception on Friday 16 November.
This event is being organised as a platform for larger reunion events throughout 2008, UTS's 20th Anniversary Year.
The Alumni End of Year Reception is an opportunity for alumni to get together, reminisce about shared experiences, exchange latest news and reconnect with UTS faculties. Come and share a cocktail with friends from your university days!
Date: Friday 16 November
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Cost: Free
Venue: UTS Chancellery, Level 4, Tower Building 1
RSVP: Essential by 10 November to alumni@uts.edu.au
WRITING CONVENTIONS, EVENTS & FESTIVALS
INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S AND YA WRITERS CONFERENCE
MAJOR AUSTRALIAN PUBLISHERS & BLOOMSBURY USA
SCBWI Conference in conjunction with ASA at The Hughenden, Sydney
23 and 24th February 2008
Australian publishers for RandomHouse, Penguin, HarperCollins, Hachette, Scholastic, A & U, Walker and most houses; international commissioning editor from Bloomsbury USA; USA children's film maker Lin Oliver, NY best seller list YA author Ellen Hopkins, international best selling picture book team Jackie French and Bruce Whately, educational publishers and marketing and industry leaders are part of the Sydney SCBWI Conference, 23rd-24th February 2008..
The conference is focussed on professional publishing with both an Australian and International focus. It is limited to 100 delegates in order to facilitate networking and industry information. For details of the conference log onto http://www.scbwiaustralia.org/.
Priority is given to SCBWI, ASA and UTS Alumni members. The registration form is online and can be printed and emailed or faxed to the ASA for registration at emma@asauthors.org
Costs are detailed on the SCBWI website:
$380 for the full weekend with the conference dinner
$200 per day without the dinner
$60 manuscript assessments
Hotel accommodation for interstate visitors is at The Hughenden to be booked directly with the hotel reservations@hughendenhotel.com.au or ph: 02 9363 4863
Please note that the cosy rooms have already been fully booked with upgraded rooms available from $168.00. It is essential to book accommodation early.
Susanne Gervay
www.sgervay.com
COMPETITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
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To go to the websites, please double-click on the URLs. If that doesn't work try control+double-click on the link or cut and paste the URL into your web address bar or search engine.
AUSTRALIAN WRITERS' MARKETPLACE ONLINE
has information on competitions, agents, publishers and mentorship programs
http://www.awmonline.com.au/Listings/top100-listings.aspx
AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY WRITERS INC LITERARY AWARD AND OPPORTUNITIES
A long list of current writing competitions, etc.
http://www.australiancommunitywriters.org.au/Competitions/index.htm
GOLD COAST WRITERS ASSOCIATION
Lists competitions for stories and plays at:
http://www.goldcoastwriters.org.au/htm/htm/competitions_other.htm
A NEW POETRY PRIZE FOR EMERGING POETS
OVERLAND MAGAZINE JUDITH WRIGHT POETRY PRIZE FOR NEW AND EMERGING POETS
Closes: Friday 2nd November 2007.
Overland and the Malcolm Robertson Foundation have joined forces to create the Overland Magazine Judith Wright Prize for New and Emerging Poets, sponsored by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation.
The prize of $2000, and two minor prizes of $250, will be awarded annually.
Eligible poets are those who have not yet had a collection of their work commercially published.
Entries, with entry form, should be sent to:
'Overland Judith Wright Poetry Competition'
VU-Footscray Park
PO Box 14428
MELBOURNE VIC 8001
Winners will be announced in Overland 191, March 2008.
For more details and entry form go to the website: http://www.overlandexpress.org/poetry_prize.html
HUNTER BUSH POETS
2007 Performance Poetry Competition
1 pm Saturday 3rd November
at The Miners Museum, James Street, Teralba.
Entries to be submitted before 1pm 3rd November, 2007.
For entry form and details:
http://www.abpa.org.au/competition_files/Hunter_Bush_Poets/Hunter_Bush_Poets_Poetry_Competition_2007.pdf
FELLOWSHIP OF AUSTRALIAN WRITERS - SHOALHAVEN REGIONAL
One Act Play Competition
Closes: 9 November 2007.
First Prize of $500.
As the name suggests it calls for a one act play that may be publicly performed in 2008.
The Award is for a One Act Play based on a single set with a maximum of eight characters and a performance time not exceeding 45 minutes. The theme is open.
For the further information and to download the entry form, go to the website at:
http://www.fawnswshoalhaven.org.au/Our%20Competitions.htm
LYRICAL PASSION HAIKU CONTEST
Closes: November 25, 2007
Prize $250
For entry guidelines:
http://lyricalpassionpoetry.page.tl/
This website also has senryu competitions and free verse competitions.
LONDON BOOK FESTIVAL COMPETITION
Closes: 25th November, 2007
Prize of $1,500 + flight to London or LA.
Published, self-published and independent publishers of non-fiction, fiction, children's books, teenage how-to, audio/spoken word, comics, e-books, wild card (anything goes!), science fiction, romance, biography and autobiography will be considered.
More details: http://www.londonbookfestival.com
GOLD COAST WRITERS ASSOCIATION
current poetry competitions, including
The 2008 Blackened Billy Verse Competition for writers of Bush Verse
Entry forms available from September 1.
Entries close November 30. Winners announced during the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January.
Details at: http://www.goldcoastwriters.org.au/htm/htm/competitions_poetry.htm
BARBARA JEFFERIS LITERARY AWARD 2008
Closes: 30th November, 2007
Prize of $35,000 from the Barbara Jefferis Literary Fund
For the best novel written by an Australian author that depicts women and girls in a positive way or otherwise empowers the status of women and girls in society.
The ASA is trustee of the fund.
For more details and entry form: http://www.asauthors.org
INSCRIPTION AWARDS
Scripts due 1st December 2007.
Winners receive - $5000, four weeks of script development workshops with international and Australian experts and finally, genuine production opportunities. There are also two special awards - a full scholarship to Sydney Film School valued at $12500 and an all expenses paid trip to Avignon Theatre Festival in France.
There are 6 different categories of winner:
- Open theatre.
- Open film.
- Open television.
- Indigenous (theatre, film or tv)
- Grey Matter (theatre, film or tv)
- Youth (theatre, film or tv) (Scripts due Feb 1 2007)
For criteria and application forms, visit http://www.inscription.com.au Or phone Inscription director, Marcus West on (02) 9590 3623.
You can read winning stories from earlier competitions, take a look at their Fish anthologies.
ABR POETRY PRIZE
Closes: 15th December, 2007
1st Prize of $3,000
Multiple entries permitted
For guidelines and entry form: http://www.australianbookreview.com.au
TOM COLLINS POETRY PRIZE
Closes: 31st December, 2007
1st Prize of $1,000; 2nd $400; HC $150
Entry fee: $5 per (unpublished) poem (max 3 poems)
Entry forms: http://www.fawwa.org.au
Enquiries: (08) 9384 4771 or email: admin@fawwa.org.au
IP PICKS UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPT AWARD
Closes 1st December, 2007
IP Picks National Award for Unpublished Manuscripts
Best Fiction; Best Creative Non-fiction; Best Poetry and Best First Book categories
More details, conditions and entry form at: http://www.ipoz.biz/ip/ip_picks
Or SSAE to IP, Treetop Studio, 9 Kuhler Court, Carindale, Qld. 4152
THE VALERIE PARV AWARD
Closes: 2008 VALERIE PARV AWARD is April 4, 2008
The Australian chapter of Romance Writers of America paid Valerie a great compliment when they established the Valerie Parv Award in her honour.
Open to all writers unpublished in book-length romance fiction, this award was established in Valerie Parv's honour by RW America, and is now run by Romance Writers of Australia.
Entrants submit
- the first three chapters
OR
- prologue and two chapters
PLUS a 2-page single-space synopsis of a novel aimed at any accepted category of romance including single title.
The winner is mentored by Valerie Parv for the year of the award, and the entry is read by a senior romance editor.
Enquiries - send SSAE to:
RWA Contests,
PO Box 437
Katoomba
NSW 2780 Australia
Or go to the website at: http://www.valerieparv.com/award.html
FISH-KNIFE AWARD
http://www.fishpublishing.com/
The crime-based short story competition run by Fish Publishing, in conjunction with the Crime Writers' Association at http://www.thecwa.co.uk/.
Our intention is to publish the very best in modern short-form fiction - with a focus on crime.
5,000 words on any kind of crime,
- from piracy to petty larceny-
- from murder to misdemeanour -
- from GBH to GTA -
Anything goes, so long as it is well written, well conceived and, well... CRIMINAL!
To enter go to: http://www.fishpublishing.com/fish-knife-award-2007.php
And click on The Fish-Knife Award
This website has other competitions as well, please see:
http://www.fishpublishing.com/writing-contests.php
GENRE FICTION AWARD - A NOVEL IDEA
Announcing the New Holland and NSW Writers' Centre's inaugural Genre Fiction Award; The Genre Fiction Award is open to all writers of any age resident in Australia. Genre fiction categories include: crime, adventure, action/thriller, historical, family saga, chic lit, lad lit, romance, science fiction, fantasy, humour and others.
For conditions of entry and an entry form contact the NSW Writers' Centre on 02 9555 9757
email: nswwc@nswwriterscentre.org.au
or visit http://www.nswwriterscentre.org.au
BUZZ WORDS
Each month the Australian online magazine features a free-entry writing contest - with prizes - If you wish to receive the latest free issue, please send an email to dibates@enterprisingwords.com with the subject heading BUZZ WORDS' OFFER.
http://www.enterprisingwords.com
FELLOWSHIP OF AUSTRALIAN WRITERS WEBPAGE OF AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS
http://carrera.turboservers.com.au/~fawvic/index.php?page=awards-and-competitions
PROBLOGGER GROUP WRITING PROJECT
It's time for another ProBlogger Group Writing Project
10 prizes worth between $2000 to $2500 USD!
Please read all of the instructions on the website before submitting:
http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/12/18/problogger-group-writing-project-reviews-and-predictions/
UK WRITING CLUB
WRITING COMPETITIONS
Monthly competitions, with the winners and the runners-up being announced on the first of each month. Each year, the winning entries and also other outstanding entries will be published and sold both on Amazon and in local retail outlets.
All nationalities are encouraged to enter. Our overriding aim is to encourage and display the diversity of English across the world. We do not expect our writers to accord to a certain style or 'standard', but to be forthright, thought-provoking and unique.
More information at: http://www.writingcompetitions.org
ONLINE LINKS TO WRITING COMPETITIONS
http://www.britisharts.co.uk/literarycompetitions.htm
http://www.writingcompetitions.org/
OPPORTUNITIES
SHORT AND TWISTED
Submission dates - open from 1st September 2007 to 30th November 2007
for the 2008 edition of the Short and Twisted Anthology of short stories, super short stories and poetry with a twist at the end.
For submission guidelines go to: http://www.celapenepress.com.au
Email: shortandtwisted@celapenepress.com.au
or send SSAE to 2 Bonview Court, Knoxfield, VIC, 3180.
Kathryn Duncan
Editor, Short and Twisted
GROWING UP ASIAN IN AUSTRALIA ANTHOLOGY
Black Inc Books
Closes: 1st December, 2007
Editor: Alice Pung
Submissions of personal experience narratives for an anthology about growing up Asian in Australia. Any style except abstract or sociological treatments but they need to be unique, honest, reflective, original and provide insight into the lives of Asian-Australians that defy, question or shed light on the usual stereotypes.
Submissions should be 800 - 3,000 words and should be sent to:
The Editor, Black Inc., Level 5, 289 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Enquiries: deniseo@blackincbooks.com
IP PICKS UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPT AWARD
Closes 1st December, 2007
IP Picks National Award for Unpublished Manuscripts
Best Fiction; Best Creative Non-fiction; Best Poetry and Best First Book categories
More details, conditions and entry form at: http://www.ipoz.biz/ip/ip_picks.htm
Or SSAE to IP, Treetop Studio, 9 Kuhler Court, Carindale, Qld. 4152
http://www.alongstoryshort.net/
Publishes the best work of new and established writers.
THE CUD
An Australian e-zine calling for new contributors! Essays, articles, opinion pieces on a wide range of subjects and issues - take a look at the website for an overview at http://www.thecud.com.au
Enquiries to: feedback@thecud.com.au
BUZZ WORDS
Compiler/editor Dianne (Di) Bates welcomes contributions of relevant material and letters to the editor. Payment is offered for interviews and articles.
If you wish to receive the latest free issue, please send an email to dibates@enterprisingwords.com with the subject heading BUZZ WORDS' OFFER.
http://www.enterprisingwords.com
EAST OF THE WEB
is calling for submissions; they are interested in receiving works that exploit the creative possibilities of electronic media to communicate emotionally engaging narratives.
http://www.eastoftheweb.com/hyperfiction/index.html
THE ARABESQUES PRINT REVIEW
is currently seeking submissions from international writers for upcoming issues. Arabesques publishes original poetry, literary criticism, interviews, fiction, non-fiction, stories, essays, translations, social and political commentary, art works and photographs. Please use the following guidelines when submitting manuscripts for consideration.
Do not send more than five poems, two stories or essays at a time.
Submissions should be made by post or emailed to: infos@arabesques-editions.com
All submissions must be in English and previously unpublished. Translations are acceptable and should be accompanied by a copy of the original text. Simultaneous submissions are also acceptable, so long as we are notified immediately if the manuscript is accepted for publication elsewhere. Be sure to include email contact information.
MACMILLAN NEW WRITING
is calling for unpublished novels: For more details of their fiction list and submission process go to: http://www.macmillannewwriting.com
AUSTRALIAN NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES
and Websites by and for writers:
http://directory.ausearchengine.com/entertainment_industry_publishing.html
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WRITERS OF VARIOUS GENRES.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/arts-literature-links-creative-writing.htm
Magazines which accept short stories are listed on the following website:
http://www.theshortstory.org.uk/magazines/index.php4
HYPERTEXTS, NEW MEDIA AND ONLINE RESOURCES FOR WRITERS
For information about collaborative fiction
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collaborative_fiction
COLLABORATIVE HYPERTEXTS
Join in and add your stories:
RelayWrite.com
is a story factory. Writers from all over the world assemble stories piece by piece until they are completed. Many people want to write a story or novel but never do. The hardest part is just starting. Once you do, you might be amazed at what comes out. Relaywrite.com gives you the chance to stop procrastinating and create something you can be proud of. You don't have to be the next Dickens or Shakespeare. Just have some fun. What are you waiting for? Get writing. http://www.relaywrite.com/index.php?action=browse&type=all&ss=0&rpp=10
http://www.relaywrite.com/E-ZINES
NOVEL TWISTS
the constantly evolving novel.
The story is undecided, and YOU can influence the direction it takes!
http://www.noveltwists.com/
ONE MILLION MONKEYS TYPING
is a community story-telling site.
Choose a story from the grove. In this grove new snippets thrive or wither based on rank and offshoots.
http://www.1000000monkeys.com/
NEW WORLDS PROJECT
Science-fiction play-by-post role-playing game and creative writing project. New Worlds Project features an original setting that is used as a platform for creative pursuits. The war-torn setting is set 500 years in the future and offers limitless opportunities for writers, role-players, readers, and artists.
http://rpgnewworlds.net/news.php
MONAS HIEROGLYPHICA
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Museum/9668/
THE CUD
http://www.thecud.com.au
Another Australian e-zine is calling for new contributors! Essays, articles, opinion pieces on a wide range of subjects and issues - take a look at the website for an overview. Enquiries to: feedback@thecud.com.au
REAL TRAVEL ADVENTURES INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE
(No payment for this one)
http://www.realtraveladventures.com/ContactUs/howtosubmit.htm
PAYING E-ZINE MARKETS
http://www.dowse.com/ezine-markets.html
GENRE FICTION MAGAZINES AND E-ZINES
http://www.ability.org.uk/genre_fiction_mag.html
USEFUL BOOKS ON THE CRAFT OF WRITING AND EDITING
ENGLISH A - Z THE ESSENTIAL HANDBOOK
A very useful book by UTS Alumni Writers' Network member, Lyndall Hough. Lyndall's book has an alphabetical list of terms used in the study of English, including traditional and new media terms. Words have a pronunciation guide beside them where needed and cross section has a number of sample texts which have notated examples of many of the alphabetically listed terms.
The text was reviewed in English in Australia No 137, The Journal of the Australian Association for the Teaching of English. This particular edition was titled A Guide to Texts and Resources. The review was very favourable and summed up as "highly recommended". The book would be a useful text for anyone who writes, or studies English. Published Heinemann in 2002.
ROUND TABLE MAGIC
A workbook for writers and writers' groups. Available through the NSW Writers Centre website at http://www.nswwriterscentre.org.au
Or monthly NewsWrite magazine Order Form
Or go to: http://www.roundtablewriting.com and click on Books.
For more helpful books on writing, please go to: http://www.bookaholics.com.au
Dorothy Shorne is a Writers' Network member and is happy to promote your books. Please visit the website for more information.
http://www.booksonwriting.com
http://www.nswwriterscentre.org.au
Have you written books on writing that you would like to publicise? Or is there a book that you'd like to recommend? You're welcome to use this opportunity to promote your books. Please let us know the title, author and publisher and any other relevant information. You can add a brief review if you like.
WEBSITES OF WRITERS' NETWORK MEMBERS
Dianne (Di) Bates at http://www.enterprisingwords.com
Chris Broadribb at http://www.geocities.com/spiky_one/stories.html
Susanne Gervay at http://www.sgervay.com/
Lyndall Hough at http://www.thelearningcurve.net.au
Amy Huang at http://www.travelstring.com
Valerie Khoo at http://www.sydneywriterscentre.com.au/
Patti Miller at http://www.lifestories.com.au/
Ash Rehn at http://www.ashrehn.com
Sharon Rundle at http://www.roundtablewriting.com
ONLINE PORTFOLIOS
Po Yi Leung (Natalie) at: www.poyileung.wordpress.com
WRITERS' GROUPS
From Susanne Gervay
SYDNEY CHILDREN'S WRITERS & ILLUSTRATORS NETWORK AT THE HUGHENDEN
is open to published children's writers and illustrators who meet to network, share publishing information and discuss the state of children's writing. The venue is the Hughenden Boutique Hotel (circa 1870s) and meetings are on the first Wednesday of every month from 10.30-12.30.
The Hughenden has hosted this group for 10 years. Usually between 10 and 20 writers/illustrators meet and include authors such as Moya Simons, Jeni Mawter, Christopher Cheng, Deborah Abela, Felicity Pulman, Vashti Farrer, Susanne Gervay.
Enquiries can be made through The Hughenden:- Attention: Susanne Gervay
admin@hughendenhotel.com.au
http://www.sgervay.com/
Please, published writers only. This is a professional group and is open to only authors/
PARTNERS IN CRIME
are crime writers who meet over complimentary Devonshire Tea every two months at The Hughenden Boutique Hotel.
Full details of Partners in Crime are available on their website: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Styx/7255/
Writing groups also meet at the NSW Writers' Centre, for more information visit the website at: http://www.nswwriterscentre.org.au/
BOOK CLUBS AND READING GROUPS
BOOK CLUB IN NORTH SYDNEY
As writers, we all love to read. And sometimes there is nothing better than getting lost in a great book. If you are looking for a book club, Café Conte will be holding one on Saturday mornings in North Sydney.
For more information check out all the details which have been posted on The Sydney Writers' Centre blog. http://www.sydneywriterscentre.com.au/
WRITING COURSES, WRITING CENTRES & COMMUNITIES
UTS ALUMNI WRITERS' NETWORK WEBPAGE
To access back issues of the UTS Alumni Writers' Network or to have a look at the webpage, please double-click on the Writers' Network link at http://www.alumni.uts.edu.au
Back issues of our monthly Update are archived on our webpage for easy reference. You can find our e-zine online at http://www.alumni.uts.edu.au/networks/writers/index.html
UTS CENTRE FOR NEW WRITING
The UTS Centre for New Writing, established to showcase and explore new developments in Australian writing, offers short courses, seminars and lectures.
10% discount to all UTS Alumni on their Autumn 2007 courses.
For more information about the short courses or any activities run by the UTS Centre for New Writing please contact Saskia Rotunno at newwriting@uts.edu.au or phone the Centre on +61 2 9514 7905 or visit the website at: http://www.newwriting.uts.edu.au/
THE SYDNEY WRITERS' CENTRE
to join the mailing list, please contact:
Valerie Khoo at: valerie@spindriftmedia.com.au
or Phone: (02) 9929 9237
For a full list of courses available and other news from the Centre go to: http://www.sydneywriterscentre.com.au/
Most courses are held at The Sydney Writers' Centre at Milsons Point
ONLINE COURSE
If you don't live in Sydney, you can learn online.
Course: ONLINE Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers
When: Week beginning Monday 5 November (runs for 5 weeks)
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
Seminar: How to Write Winning Reports and Proposals with Mel Wilkinson
When: Friday 9 November 2007
Time: 9.00am-5.00pm
Cost: $395
Seminar: Freelance Success with Gayle Bryant and Valerie Khoo
When: Wednesday 28 November 2007
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
If you want to be published in magazines or newspapers, there is a weekend intensive session coming up.
When: 24 November and 1 December 2007 (two consecutive Saturdays)
Time: 9.30am-4.00pm
Cost: $395
There are many, many more courses at The Sydney Writers' Centre for a full program visit the website. For information or to enrol in any of the courses, please contact Valerie Khoo at: valerie@spindriftmedia.com.au or Phone: (02) 9929 9237 or visit the website at http://www.sydneywriterscentre.com.au/
SEASON OF INSPIRATION
A 9-week interactive entirely online writing course
Next course begins February 2008
AU$370 or 150 GBP
Whatever the season in your part of the world make it a Season of Inspiration. This informal course will encourage you to free your imagination; to experiment with and collaborate in visual writing, meaningful journalling and capturing the sights and sounds of the season. In a creative and interactive online environment, we'll provide e-tivities to inspire, stimulate and motivate as well as creative bolstering. This is a popular entirely online interactive course that attracts writers from around the globe. Previous students will find new material in 2008 and new students are very welcome.
Helen Whitehead has many years of experience managing and teaching online writing courses as a former Manager of the trAce Online Writing School, run by The Nottingham Trent University in the UK. She is an e-learning specialist, editor, writer and web developer, and a learning technologist at the University of Leicester in Professor Gilly Salmon's Beyond Distance Research Alliance. Sharon Rundle is a prize-winning writer and holds the UTS Faculty of Education SMSA Award and Medallion. She specialises in e-learning and has studied e-learning and e-moderating at The Nottingham Trent University and Leicester University ELKS course. She has taught at the NTU trAce Online Writing School, as well as tutoring the JCU Distance Ed Creative Writers' Course and teaching English and writing courses at NSWTAFE OTEN. Both Sharon and Helen are members of E-learning and Knowledge Sharing (ELKS) a Community of Expertise for the UN Global Alliance for ICT and Development (UN GAID), of which Helen is convenor.
Season of Inspiration Courses are now offered in our own easy-to-use online learning space at http://www.newmediawriting.com
To register for the Season of Inspiration online writing course please email info@newmediawriting.com
NSW WRITERS' CENTRE
http://www.nswwriterscentre.org.au/
The NSW Writers' Centre has many courses and workshops on writing and publishing in various genres, including the following:
Soirées Littéraires on European Cultures
(first Tuesday of the month)
LITERARY SOIRÉE
Date: Tuesdays at 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: NSW Writers' Centre
Cost: $10/$7 concession. Includes light supper.
RSVP essential for catering purposes.
Enquiries: NSW Writers' Centre 9555 9757 or visit http://www.nswwriterscentre.org.au/
WORKSHOPS
For full details of workshops and courses go to http://www.nswwriterscentre.org.au.
You can visit this website for more information about the many regular courses, workshops, writing festivals and events at the NSW Writers' Centre.
VARUNA, THE WRITERS' HOUSE
Varuna has many programs for writers, including Readers' Reports; Residential Fellowships; Master classes, etc.
http://www.varuna.com.au/
AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY OF AUTHORS
Have you joined the Australian Society of Authors yet? Visit their website and see the benefits of belonging to the ASA. http://www.asauthors.org/
THE COPYRIGHT AGENCY LIMITED
http://www.copyright.com.au/ can answer your questions about copyright.
For advice about digital copyright: http://www.copyright.com.au/news%20releases/29_04_02.htm
COPYLEFT
is a general method for making a program or other work free, and requiring all modified and extended versions of the program to be free as well.
http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/
All contributions are passed on in good faith in our monthly e-zine but no responsibility is taken for accuracy. Some contributions may be edited due to space considerations.
Sharon Rundle
Editor
Co-ordinator,
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY ALUMNI WRITERS' NETWORK.
http://www.alumni.uts.edu.au
http://www.roundtablewriting.com/
E-mail: Sharon.P.Rundle@alumni.uts.edu.au
Thanks to Adrian Sellaro, Database & Web Coordinator; Nisha Brooks, Communication Coordinator & Writers' Network E-zine distributor and our volunteer contributors and proof-readers.