CREATIVE WRITING MASTERCLASS

with Eileen Herbert-Goodall

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To attend the face-to-face version of the event, buy your tickets here.

To make your live stream experience as smooth as possible, please take the time to read 'How to Connect to the Live Stream' and the FAQs below.

"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.

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 is a live stream recording of a face-to-face course. 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.

How to Connect to the Live Stream:

When you buy a ticket, you will receive two emails. One will be your receipt from Eventbrite. The other will be an email from Queensland Writers Centre on behalf of Crowdcast, our live stream provider. The latter email will thank you for registering for the course and provide you with a link to the video. A representation of this email is below; the 'Visit Event' button will take you to the live stream's landing page.

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It is only through this link in which you may access the live stream, so it is important that you check that you have received it. In case you misplace this email, you will receive another email with the live stream link 10 minutes before the course is scheduled to start. If you don't receive the initial email when you buy the ticket, contact us on 07 3842 9922 or at admin@qldwriters.org.au.

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.

Can I ask the instructor questions as a live stream viewer?

We will have a live stream facilitator monitoring the chat section, so if there is a recurring question being asked, that employee will ask the instructor on the viewers' behalf. Naturally, the instructor will also provide time to answer such questions; however, depending on the number of live stream viewers, for the tutor to answer everyone's question within the time allocated can be a challenge, so please understand.

What should prepare for the event?

We suggest having either a pen and paper or electronic note-taking device as you watch the live stream.

How do I access the event?

Once you have purchased a ticket on Eventbrite, you will receive two emails: one from Eventbrite confirming your purchase and another from the live stream provider, Crowdcast, with your unique link to the live stream. If you do not receive two emails, please check your spam folder or else please contact QWC.

Can I playback the live stream after the event has happened?

Yes! You will have access to the live stream for seven days after the event. If you are watching the playback after the live stream, please keep in mind that you won't be able to use the chat feature and ask questions to the presenter. For the best experience, we highly recommend watching live. After seven days your access will be revoked. You cannot purchase access to the live stream after the physical event has started.

What am I allowed to say in the group chat?

The group chat is a fantastic way to interact and collaborate with other online participants, the QWC live stream facilitator, and the presenter. We expect members to be courteous and respectful in the group chat. The same behaviour you would conduct yourself in person at a QWC event is expected online. The QWC live stream facilitator will ban any participants who don't abide by these rules so other participants can enjoy the event. If you are banned you will not be refunded the admission.

How do I improve the video quality of my live stream?

Every live stream is broadcasted in high definition. To watch the live stream in the best quality, select the gear icon in the bottom left of the video and select the highest possible resolution (in most cases this is 720p).

What internet browser should I use?

Our live stream provider, Crowdcast, recommends using Google Chrome to watch the live stream. However, the live stream does support Firefox, Opera, Edge, and Safari.

Can I watch the live stream on my mobile device?

On Android, Crowdcast can be used with Chrome for Android or Firefox for Android.

On iOS, you can use the Crowdcast app or view in your favourite Mobile browser!

If using the app, you can access the event by clicking the link sent to your email on your device and this will open the event in the app.

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