Writing with Voice: Creative Writing Workshops

The Gippsland Writers Network  connects writers across the region. We are inclusive and welcome writers of all abilities.The Gippsland Writers Network is a point of contact for Writers Victoria. We  work with WV to bring writing events to our region.To view our program of events, visit www.gippslandwritersnetwork.com.au

Gippsland Writers Network

Gippsland Writers Network presents three creative writing workshops.

Moe Library

<h3>Immerse yourself in a day of creative writing with the Gippsland Writers Network.</h3> 10am to 12noon: Writing With Voice with Shelly Beamish What is voice and how do you know what yours is? What role does sentence structure and word choice play in the development of voice? When should you defend your writing habits and when should you push yourself to be more than the sum of your parts? These questions, and more, will be considered and addressed in the form of a variety of writing activations.12.30pm to 2pm: Prompt-led Writing with Vicky Daddo Using sentences starters, photos and other prompts, we’ll have fun writing creatively. Writing to deadlines and with prompts unlocks areas of your imagination. Work on a new piece or bring a WIP.2.30pm to 4pm: Self-Editing your Poetry with Sally-Anne Watson KaneThis interactive workshop will give you the skills and confidence to edit your own poetry. The session will be friendly and informative and allow for each participant to join in with discussion, share their work and receive feedback. Bring a poem to work on during the session. About our AuthorsDr Shelly BeamishShelly Beamish is a writer and poet who lives in Warragul, teaching VCE English in Leongatha. She completed a PhD in poetry and trauma in 2022, travelling to Paris to present her research findings in 2023. As part of her studies she wrote a collection of poetry from which many individual poems have been published. She also has had several articles and an academic paper published. She runs writing workshops through her local libraries, writes a blog called This Writer's Life, and is currently writing about the art of teaching English to teenagers. She also has a Master of Arts in Professional Writing.<a href="https://shellybeamish.com/" title="https://shellybeamish.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://shellybe</a><a href="https://shellybeamish.com/" title="https://shellybeamish.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">amish.com</a>Vicky DaddoVicky Daddo writes short fiction and novels. Her stories have appeared in The Big Issue, Award Winning Australian Writing, Women’s Day, That’s Life and other anthologies. She has placed in competitions including the Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction, The Hope Prize, the Scarlet Stilettos and the FAW National Literary Awards.Vicky is a Writers Victoria Regional Ambassador for Gippsland, President of the Gippsland Writers Network and occasionally tutors creative writing.<a href="https://vickydaddo.com/" title="https://vickydaddo.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://vickydaddo.com</a>Sally-Anne Watson KaneSally-Anne Watson Kane is the founder of On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading, specialising in editing, publishing and coaching for writers. She is a member of Institute of Professional Editors, Life Stories Australia, Oral History Australia and a mentor for RMIT's editing course. Sally-Anne is also a prolific writer and editor of non-fiction, biographies and memoirs.<a href="http://www.ontimetyping.com/" title="http://www.ontimetyping.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.ontimetyping.com</a>PaymentIf you do not have a Paypal account, please email gippslandwritersgroup@gmail.com for other ways to pay.Access and ParkingThe workshop will take place in meeting room 3 at the Moe Library. The library is accessible, however, if you have particular access requirements, please contact gippslandwritersgroup@gmail.com.There is parking on George Street and in the CBD.Refreshments and LunchTea and coffee will be available for attendees during the day. However, you will need to bring your own lunch or buy something from the cafes or shops in the Moe CBD. The Gippsland Writers Network is a not-for-profit writing network established in 2016 that connects writers with other writers, and to writing opportunities. The team at GWN aims to provide a central contact point for writers across Eastern Victoria, and our Writers Victoria membership helps us provide workshop opportunities to rural areas. To find out more visit <a href="https://www.gippslandwritersnetwork.com.au/" title="https://www.gippslandwritersnetwork.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.gippslandwritersnetwork.com.au</a>. Paid and non-paid members of GWN can receive tickets for this event at a reduced rate.