The Gold Coast Writers' Association is a not-for-profit organisation.
Our mission is to encourage and support writers from all genres, age groups, and levels of experience, to grow, learn, and excel in their craft. We meet each 3rd Saturday of the month at the Burleigh Waters Community Centre, Christine Avenue. Our website has all the details. |
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Welcome to this month's newsletter!
I hope you are all keeping safe and well. You should have received online access recently to the Nomination Forms for next month’s AGM committee election. (Ed: Scroll down for more information.) If you can take the time to participate in the vote, it would be very much appreciated. And, if you feel like joining us on the committee, we’d love to have you aboard!
This month I broke one of my golden rules. After finishing the first draft of my latest novel, I launched straight into the second draft. Normally, once the first draft is complete, I would advocate putting a manuscript away for a couple of weeks or longer. This time, I got straight back into it. This is probably down to the amount of research I need to undertake, but could also be due to the uncertainty and lockdowns. With my second draft done, and a couple more to go, I’m about halfway through the process before handing it over to my editor. I’ll keep you posted.
Here’s looking forward to catching-up at this month’s meeting.
Write on…
Andy
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| Our next meeting is on Saturday 21 August, 2021 at Burleigh Waters Community Centre, Christine Avenue. |
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Order of Events from 12pm 12:00 Start
12:05 Introduction
12:15 Guest Presenter: Candice Lemon-Scott – Author, Editor and Bookseller
13:00 Afternoon Tea: Pre-packed refreshments provided or BYO
13:45 Workshop: Judy Wollin – Strategies for Getting Your Work Out There
15:00 Close |
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| Candice Lemon-Scott is an award-winning and internationally published Australian author, editor and presenter. In this presentation Gold Coast author, editor and bookstore owner Candice Lemon-Scott will share her top tips on the business of authorship, from becoming an author to publishing and marketing your books. There will also be a focus on tapping into the children’s chapter book market in which Candice specialises. Read More... |
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| Judy Wollin writes realistic action adventure for children. In her presentation, Judy Wollin will encourage members and guests to face their fears around submitting their work and entering competitions. Judy will share ideas for assessment, synopsis writing and connecting with courses and competitions. Read More... |
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| Look what's New on the GCWA website! |
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| | | GCWA Members' Books for Sale |
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Our 2021 AGM is fast approaching. The committee can always use new members and there are some vacancies.
Members can find the details and Nomination Forms HERE
Printed copies will be available at the August meeting on 21 August, 2021. More details HERE
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| | | The Arts Central Queensland Lorna McDonald Essay Prize 2021 is now open. This annual essay prize celebrates Lorna McDonald’s efforts in collecting, interpreting, recording and writing the history of the Central Queensland region. The first prize is $2,000 with a runner up prize of $500.
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| | | The Queensland Writers Centre is a community that champions writers across Queensland. We help writers at all stages of their writing journey develop skills to improve their craft, engage their readers and build a sustainable career. Read more... |
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| | Right Left Write Writing is often compared to making a long journey. You need to keep your momentum up in order to make it to the end – one foot in front of the other, right, then left, then… Right Left Write is run in conjunction with the QWC weekly newsletter, Pen & Pixel. Each month they announce a prompt word or theme in Pen & Pixel, then it’s over to you to create a short story of up to 500 words and right, left, write. Members can enter for free and non-members can enter for a $5 fee. So make Right Left Write part of your routine and get writing. Applications open every month. |
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| | Slaying Your Synopsis with Pamela Rushby Arm yourself with the tools you need to craft a synopsis that best captures the essence of your work. In this workshop, you will be given the tools to produce a synopsis that will sing to agents and publishers. Sunday, 5 September 2021 10:00 am 1:00 pm
Online through The Gold Coast Libraries "Writers Block" initiative and Face-to-Face at the Queensland Writers Centre. Stanley Place, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101Australia (map) |
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| | | Podcast Recommendation - The Creative Penn is one of the best podcasts for writers. Podcast episodes are posted every Monday and include interviews, inspiration and information on writing and creativity, publishing options, book marketing and creative entrepreneurship. In this episode, Joanna Penn talks with John Bond from White Fox, discussing aspects of the publishing journey. |
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| | | From the ARTS Hub website, a list of writing awards, competitions and opportunities in 2021. It’s time to fill your calendar with these literary prizes, fellowships and opportunities. |
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| | | C. A. Broadribb runs the Best of Times Short Story Competition twice a year: once in Autumn and once in Spring. Click on the banner to find more information on this competition. |
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| | | The 28th Annual Women’s crime and mystery short story competition. Entries close 31 August, 2021. For more information click here |
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