Getting Published Workshop

Getting Published
Workshop for Young Writers

Writing articles for magazines is a great place to start for novice writers.

The ACT Writers Centre and lip magazine are running a workshop for aspiring young writers (aged 15 to 23) who are interested in advice about how to get articles published in magazines. The workshop presenter is Rachel Longhurst editor of lip magazine and Youth Project Officer. The workshop will cover:

o how to beat writer’s block
o gaining the confidence to call yourself a writer
o the craft of writing
o what to write about and how to find ideas
o the importance of editing
o presenting a professional manuscript
o finding the right markets
o dealing with editors
o developing a personal portfolio

Participants will have the chance to fire questions at a panel of real editors from local magazines at the end of the workshop.

11am – 4pm Saturday 25 August

Cost: $70 / $40 concession for members and students

Venue: ACT Writers Centre

Bookings ESSENTIAL on phone 6262 9191