CREATIVE WRITING MASTERCLASS

with Eileen Herbert-Goodall

"Eileen's Creative Writing Masterclass was absolutely fantastic! She was able to deliver excellent and highly detailed content that would enhance and extend any writer's or budding writer's skills, as well as create a comfortable atmosphere where participants could share their work and discuss concepts with Eileen and others in the class. Eileen covered a wide variety of topics and explained them so that everyone, regardless of their writing experience, could understand. I would definitely recommend this workshop!" - 2020 participant.

You know the basics of creative writing; now it's time to master it.

Creative Writing Masterclass is an 8-week course that offers an in-depth exploration of the various skills and techniques associated with crafting excellent fiction and memoir. The course is tailored to help you better understand a wide range of intermediate to advanced techniques used in creative writing. You will practise techniques designed to add texture, depth, and sophistication to your writing. Such techniques include tapping into character to develop original and engaging plotlines; exploring time, space and psychic distance in narrative; creating a unique voice; and taking risks with experimental writing techniques (by blending genres, using white space, manipulating point of view, and more).

Each two-hour weekly workshop is designed to help you build upon your existing writing skills; therefore, prior writing experience is favourable. You will also be invited to complete a short narrative to share with others enrolled in the program. There will be in-class writing exercises each week and short readings to be completed at home.

Unavailable to make it in person? You can also watch this workshop via online live stream! Live stream tickets are available here.

Learning Outcomes:

During the Creative Writing Masterclass, you will be encouraged to experiment with your personal writing style to further develop your voice. You will improve your writing skill-set in the key areas listed below.

Using flashbacks and flashforwards effectively
Recognising the difference between voice and style
Understanding the difference between mimetic and diegetic language
Understanding the difference between point-of-view and focalisation
Gaining techniques in effectively manipulating time and space in narrative
Applying aspects of narrative theory to imbue their work with depth and sophistication
Honing skills related to producing high-quality and engaging pieces of fiction and memoir

Course Dates (8-Week Duration)

Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm, 3 June 2021
Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm, 10 June 2021
Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm, 17 June 2021
Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm, 24 June 2021
Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm, 1 July 2021
Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm, 8 July 2021
Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm, 22 July 2021
Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm, 29 July 2021

Please note that there are no classes the week of Thursday 15 July.

Format

This is a hybrid course with a focus on craft; it will be live streamed simultaneously to an online audience. It is a level 2 course, suitable for intermediate writers and above.

More information on program formats and level definitions can be found here.

About Eileen Herbert-Goodall

Eileen Herbert-Goodall is an experienced editor and writing educator. She teaches creative writing at the University of the Sunshine Coast. With a Doctorate of Creative Arts, her endeavour is to share her knowledge by coaching other writers, emerging and established. She is a published writer of fiction and non-fiction across various magazines, journals and international anthologies. She also has two novellas: The Sherbrooke Brothers and Sister and Lover, Keeper, the latter being due for release in 2020.

Conditions of Entry

State Library of Queensland are open in line with the Queensland Government’s Roadmap to easing restrictions. The health and safety of our staff and visitors is our top priority.

1. You will not be able to enter State Library if:

You currently have COVID-19.
You have been told to quarantine.
You are unwell or are displaying COVID-19 or cold/flu symptoms, no matter how mild.
You have been in contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
You have returned from overseas travel in the last 14 days.
You have returned from a declared COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days.

2. Use the hand sanitiser provided before you enter.

3. Your details will be requested via our booking systems, and this information may be forwarded to Queensland Health if necessary for COVID-19 contact tracing procedures.

4. You must leave the building following your booking to allow for spaces to be sanitised in between sessions.

5. Keep 1.5 metres away from others at all times.

6. Only EFTPOS transactions are available at this time (no cash accepted).

The conditions may be subject to change.

We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement.

For further information on accessing the State Library of Queensland, visit their website here.

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.

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.