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22/05/2012
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Short Story Competition Winners Announced
Our thanks to the writers all over Australia who took part in Bundaberg Writer’s 2012 short story competition.
The competition was judged by Meg Vann, author and researcher, creative writing tutor and Australian Writers’ Marketplace co-ordinator.
And the winning story’s are:
- Charlie’s Horse - Michelle Lopert (NSW)This disturbing and evocative story explores themes of power and belonging to great effect. The author establishes strong narrative interest from the first scene, and builds suspense through the unveiling of secrets and fears in a gripping context, all the way through to the satisfying and original climax.
- From the Island - Chris Cooper (NSW) An extremely moving story about illness and hope. The author evokes a strong emotional connection with the central character through the layering of engaging scenes from both the past and present. The ending moved me to tears.
Also worthy of note are Love is a Bitch, by Michelle Lopert (HC) and Of Mice and Milk Bottles by Deborah Galna (C)
23/04/2012
Dr John Clarke’s Workshops
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We’ve updated the Program page with Dr John Clarke’s workshops. Check them out below, and don’t forget to fill in your booking form for WriteFest on Saturday, 19 May.
Inside the Criminal Mind (morning workshop)
This session will examine the psychology underlying a variety of criminal behaviours including sex crimes, homicide, stalking, and property crime. This talk will be useful to writers who want to understand what these types of offenders do and why they do it so they can write a more realistic criminal character.
During the last half hour of this session Dr John will answer questions either asked by attendees in that session or written questions submitted during the morning.
What Makes Us Who We Are? (afternoon workshop)
This session will examine the psychology of love, sexual attraction, friendship, group dynamics and people’s behaviour in the social world. It will also cover lie detection and human emotion, as well as occupational psychology specific to the law enforcement environment. It will be of use to writers who want to understand how people interact with each other and why people do the things they do in society.
During the last half hour of this session Dr John will answer questions either asked by attendees in that session or written questions submitted during the day.
18/04/2012
Meet-and-greet Dinner
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If you’d like to get together with fellow WriteFest participants and with the WriteFest presenters, join us at a meet-and-greet dinner at 6.30pm Friday, 18th May at the Bargara Golf Club, Miller Street, Bargara (15 minutes drive from Bundaberg). Meals can be selected from the menu board (including specials).
Please email Sandy on novels@sandycurtis.com if you intend coming so she can ensure there will be sufficient seating for everyone.
20/10/2011
Workshop with Marianne de Pierres
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It’s been confirmed – Marianne de Pierres is on board to present two workshops at next years WriteFest. We’re excited, we know you’re excited, so keep Saturday 19th May 2012 free for WriteFest.
Stranger in a Strange World – Writing Sci Fi and Fantasy
Award-wining SF author Marianne de Pierres has been described by reviewers as “an utterly convincing world-builder” whose “descriptions are lush and evocative but never bogged down in superfluous detail.” In this workshop Marianne shares her keys to creating convincing, compact world-building. Learn how to cut the waffle.
Nothing Sweet About Me - Writing Crime
Davitt award winning author Marianne Delacourt shares her insights on writing humorous crime set in Australia. Plotting backwards, making your setting one of your characters, creating a likeable protagonist and knowing when to shed blood are just some of the things covered in this lively, fun workshop.
Marianne de Pierres
Marianne de Pierres is an award-winning author who publishes novels in the science fiction, fantasy, crime and young adult genres. Her stories have been translated into other languages, adapted into a role playing game and an animation. Visit her websites at http://www.mariannedepierres.com, http://www.tarasharp.com and http://www.burnbright.com
10/06/2011
We’re Online
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Welcome to the new WriteFest and Bundaberg Writer’s Club website.
This is the place for all of your club news and information and also for updates leading up to the club’s big event – WriteFest.
Checkout the photos and wrap-up of WriteFest 2011.
