SELF-EDITING FOR WRITERS_WITH BELINDA POLLARD_
DEVELOP SELF-EDITING SKILLS THAT HELP YOU ELEVATE YOUR MANUSCRIPT AND
GROW AS A WRITER.
With award-winning Australian author and IPEd Accredited Editor,
Belinda Pollard, learn how you can be more confident and effective in
editing your own writing. This practical four-part course that will
help you see your writing with new eyes, raise its quality by several
levels, and help you develop skills you never knew you had. For
early-intermediate writers, this workshop will walk you through new
ways to manage your feedback and self-editing process. Expect to
laugh and connect at your own pace, feel affirmed and empowered, and
discover genuine possibilities with your own unique writing gift.
Ideally suited to writers of popular fiction and memoir who have at
least a large chunk of a draft manuscript already written.
UNAVAILABLE TO MAKE IT IN PERSON? YOU CAN ALSO WATCH THIS WORKSHOP VIA
ONLINE LIVE STREAM! LIVE STREAM TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE HERE
[https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/live-stream-self-editing-for-writers-with-belinda-pollard-tickets-91744788131].
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Through interactive teaching, practical exercises, and weekly tasks,
you will learn the following:
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Ninja tips for helping your brain see your manuscript more
objectively.
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Three fundamental levels of self-editing, and how to manage them for
best effect.
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Which self-editing to do at which stage of the writing and publishing
process for the most powerful results.
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How to get useful feedback from “beta readers”, and how to apply
it in ways that protect your vision and voice.
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How to weave “zingers” into your writing and feed the inner
artist.
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Techniques for improving your editing of grammar and detail.
COURSE DATES:
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Wednesday 6.00pm - 8.00pm, 22 April 2020
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Wednesday 6.00pm - 8.00pm, 29 April 2020
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Wednesday 6.00pm - 8.00pm, 6 May 2020
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Wednesday 6.00pm - 8.00pm, 13 May 2020
FORMAT:
This is a multi-part craft workshop for intermediate WRITERS. More
information on program formats and level definitions can be
found here. [https://qldwriters.org.au/whats-on/qwc-events/#formats]
ABOUT BELINDA:
Belinda Pollard is an award-winning Australian author, IPEd Accredited
Editor, publishing consultant, writing coach, speaker and blogger. Her
editing portfolio includes books that have won or been shortlisted for
significant awards or become classics in their niche, while her own
writing prizes include a Varuna Fellowship. Her advocacy for writers
and editors brings publishing and speaking invitations from around the
world.
FAQS
ARE THERE ID OR MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER THE EVENT?
Unless otherwise stated, Queensland Writers Centre workshops and
events are suitable for participants aged 16 years and over. If you
are under 18 years of age, please check with us for suitability before
purchasing a ticket.
Membership will be confirmed on arrival, in the event it isn't
current, membership will need to be arranged.
WHAT ARE MY TRANSPORT/PARKING OPTIONS FOR GETTING TO AND FROM THE
EVENT?
Information on getting to the State Library of Queensland can be
found here. [http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/visit-us]
WHAT CAN I BRING INTO THE EVENT?
You can bring either pen and paper or a laptop along with you to write
with. If you do bring a laptop, please remember to bring a power
adaptor if necessary.
WILL THIS EVENT BE LIVE STREAMED?
Queensland Writers Centre aims to provide material to its membership
regardless of where they reside within Queensland by live streaming
some events. Attendees may be broadcast periodically throughout the
event as recording takes place. If you wish not to be filmed, let
staff know prior to the event.
HOW CAN I CONTACT THE ORGANISER WITH ANY QUESTIONS?
You can contact us by phone on 07 3842 9922 or email us
at admin@qldwriters.org.au
WHAT'S THE REFUND POLICY?
If QUEENSLAND WRITERS CENTRE cancels an event, we will try to
reschedule it for a later date. If we cannot reschedule the event, or
if you are unable to attend on the amended date, your payment will be
refunded in full.
Except in special circumstances, if you cancel a booking for, or are
unable to attend an event, workshop, seminar, or course, QUEENSLAND
WRITERS CENTRE cannot provide a refund. You can contact us to discuss
your situation on 07 3842 9922 or email us at admin@qldwriters.org.au
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All information is correct at the time of publication. We reserve the
right to make changes to the advertised program information (including
course content and tutors), but if this occurs, we will try to provide
as much notice as possible.
We expect that all participants will behave respectfully and
professionally towards their tutor and fellow students. We reserve the
right to remove anyone who behaves in an aggressive or disruptive
manner. If a participant is asked to leave the class on this basis, we
will not offer a refund.
We cannot accept responsibility for any loss, damage or expense
sustained by students as a result of an event or circumstance whether
arising from natural cause, human agency or beyond our control
otherwise.
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