Resource Sheet
Want to connect with other writers and find a writers' group? Check out QWC's Resource Sheet on the topic. Also, don't forget to sign up for A State of Writing (http://astateofwriting.org.au/), an open network which welcomes members who are passionate about supporting creative engagement with writing, reading, and storytelling throughout Queensland.
Position Vacant - Operations and Business Development Manager
The Operations and Business Development Manager is a new position responsible for supporting the vision and strategic direction of Queensland Writers Centre by managing its operational and administrative requirements, to ensure the effective and efficient day-to-day operation of the organisation. This is a senior leadership role within QWC and includes overseeing financial, logistical, and commercial activities in accordance with the directives of the Chief Executive Officer, providing support to the Management Committee, reporting to funding bodies and key stakeholders, and managing specific commercial projects in partnership with government departments and other staff members. For further information click here. Applications must be emailed by 5pm on Monday 11 October 2010 to: Beth Flatley, General Manager, at bflatley@qwc.asn.au.
Romance Writing
with Barbara Hannay
When: 10am-4.30pm, Saturday 23 October
Where: CityLibraries Thuringowa Central, 86 Thuringowa Drive, Thuringowa Central, Townsville
Cost: QWC members $85
concession members $75
non-members $115
For more information, or to book, click here.
if:book Australia: In Conversation with Mark Coker
When: 2pm-4pm, Sunday 10 October
Where: Lab 2, The Edge, slq
Cost: Free
American publisher, author, investor, and Smashwords founder Mark Coker believes that, rather than causing the death of the book, the e-book is set to save it. Join Mark as he discusses his ideas about the future of publishing. Mark is in Australia as part of if:book Australia's Next Text seminar series.
PIR News
If you didn't make it to Emily XYZ's legacy launch, you missed out on a great night of disco ball-spinning entertainment. Check out the video clip of Emily's poem A Little Revolution on youtube. Part 1 lives here and part two lives here. Recorded and remixed by Darek Mudge at The Shed. Filmed by Pascalle Burton with Ian Powne.
Only one week to go before Queensland Writers Week starts on Monday 11 October. There is still time to register an event. Visit the Queensland Writers Week website and view the current program or send in your own event!
Tropical Writers Festival 15-17 October
Being held during Queensland Writers Week, the Tropical Writers Festival will be setting imaginations no fire in 2010, with an irresistible array of workshops with James Phelan, Sylvia Kelso, Barbara Hannay, and Angela Murphy.
Free events include industry seminars and conversations with festival guests as well as performances and readings. Book early for the festival's Literary Dinner, tickets will sell fast for this amazing event which will include a key note by special guest Gretel Killeen!
Resident Partners
CBCA presents Write Around Moreton Bay: Readers and Writers Festival
When: 15-22 October 2010
With free author talks, discussion panels, workshops, and a publishing forum. Pick up a program at your local Moreton Bay Region Library or visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries.
NEW PRIZE: kuril dhagun Indigenous Writing Fellowship
The State Library of Queensland is seeking manuscript entries for the inaugural kuril dhagun Indigenous Writing Fellowship. Two Fellowships worth $10,000 each will be awarded in 2011. Entries are open to published and unpublished writers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Manuscripts are invited in the genres of Adult Fiction (min. 60 000 words), Poetry (min. 30 poems), Children's Books and Young Adult Fiction (min. 45 000 words). The Fellowship includes manuscript development under the kuril dhagun Indigenous Editing Mentorship program based at the Queensland Writers Centre in the State Library. Every entrant will receive feedback from the judging panel. Go online for guidelines and an entry form. Deadline is 5pm, 31 January 2011. For more information, email indigenous.writing@slq.qld.gov.au or phone 07 3842 9484.
Community
Community Concert
Award winning author/illustrator Narelle Oliver joins with Toowoomba Concert Orchestra for a free community concert.
When: 2.30pm, Saturday 9 October
Where: Concert Hall, University of Southern Queensland
Followed by a book signing and raffle draw of an original art work and collection of Narelle's books.
Raffle tickets will be on sale at the event. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon where Narelle's books will come alive through music and storytelling!
Emailists
Sometimes writing about your writing helps you to work through your ideas, but often it works better if you're writing to someone. If you're interested in connecting via email with others who wish to work through their character, structure, prose, poetry and what-is-that-damned-word-I-can't-think-of problems with others, go to http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/emailists/ and click on the excessively exclamatory and over-capitalised 'Join This Group!' button, or just send an email to Neil at neil.huybregts@hotmail.com.
Book Launch
Join Angela Sunde for a fun-packed family afternoon as she celebrates the launch of her debut children's book, Pond Magic. Launching Pond Magic will be award-winning children's author and illustrator Narelle Oliver. MC for the afternoon will be international award-winning children's songwriter and entertainer, Nadia Sunde, who will also perform on the day.
When: 2pm, Sunday 17 October
Where: Marks and Gardner Gallery, 69 Main Western Road, North Tambourine
Cost: The event is free. All welcome. RSVP to art@marksandgardner.com or angelasunde@live.com.au.
There will be activities, games and songs for all ages. And be sure to wear your favourite fairytale costume or come dressed in something French - and not just the kids! There will be prizes for best costume (adults too), a free raffle and don't forget to practice your best burp for the burping competition!
Public Lecture by Shaun Tan
QUT Creative Writing and Literary Studies is delighted to bring you a free public lecture by Shaun Tan.
During the lecture, Shaun will be talking in the first half about the making of The Arrival; in the second hour he will be focusing on the creative processes around adapting The Lost Thing to film (this will be released as a 15 min short in November).
When: 6.30pm-8.30pm, Wednesday 13 October
Where: Room F509 at the Kelvin Grove QUT Campus, Brisbane
To book, email ci.publiclectures@qut.edu.au and use the term 'RSVP Shaun Tan' as the subject line for your email. This lecture is being run by Creative Writing and Literary Studies, Creative Industries Faculty, Queensland University of Technology (www.creativeindustries.qut.edu.au).
Black Ink Press Open Day
Come and celebrate 10 years of publishing with Black Ink Press' Indigenous writers and illustrators. There will be: entertainment; food and drink; art exhibition; history display; giveaways; storytelling; and 20% off books.
When: 11am-4pm, Friday 8 October
Where: Black Ink Press, Yalga-binbi Training Centre, 190 Herveys Range Road, (behind Shalom College), Townsville
To RSVP, email Desley Barba at projects@blackinkpress.com.au or phone 07 4773 5077.
Opportunity
2010 Express Media Awards Extravaganza
Express Media wants you to make your own nominations in the following categories.
Best new project by a young person or young people in each state (please indicate city this project takes place in)
Outstanding achievement by a young writer working across art forms in 2010
Outstanding achievement by a young writer in 2010
If you know of anyone or any groups who you think should be nominated, please don't hesitate to let Express Media know via email. More information about the awards can be found here.
Cordite
Cordite has opened submissions for their 34th issue, Children of Malley II, to be guest-edited by Liam Ferney, celebrating the 5th anniversary of their original exploration of the progeny of Ern Malley by doing it all over again! Send us five poems on the Malley theme (including a nom and bio de malley) before 15 October 2010. All the details here.
Australian Poetry Centre
Australian Poetry Ltd is a new organisation about to be launched in 2011 as a merger between the Australian Poetry Centre based in Melbourne and Poets Union based in NSW. It will be the peak industry body for poetry in this country, based at the Wheeler Centre in Melbourne, with a charter to promote and support Australian poets and poetry locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Australian Poetry is seeking a Publications Manager to oversee the publications arm of the organisation, including the publication, marketing and distribution of our flagship poetry journal. This is a full time paid position and will commence January 2011. Deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 22 October. To find out more information or apply, please email paul@australianpoetrycentre.org.au for a position description and the selection criteria.
M2 Entertainment Seeking Scripts
M2E is a private film finance and production company committed to supporting talented film-makers bring their vision to the screen. Through a multi-million dollar fund that the company manages, they look forward to committing their finance to supporting talented writers, directors and producers over the coming years.
If you have a screenplay that you would like to submit for financing, please visit the website at:
http://www.m2e.net/.
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Win! Win! Win!
Chloe Moretz (Hit Girl from Kick-Ass) stars as Abby, a mysterious 12-year old girl, who moves next door to Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Road). Owen is a social outcast who is viciously bullied at school and in his loneliness, forms a profound bond with his new neighbour. Owen can't help noticing that Abby is like no one he has ever met before. As a string of grisly murders occupy the town, Owen has to confront the reality that this seemingly innocent girl is really a savage vampire. Let Me In, a haunting and provocative thriller written and directed by filmmaker Matt Reeves (Cloverfield), is based on the bestselling Swedish novel Lat den Ratte Komma (Let The Right One In) by John Ajvide Lindqvist, and the highly-acclaimed film of the same name.
www.letmein-movie.com/ ONLY AT THE MOVIES 14 OCTOBER
We have 10 double in-season tickets to give away. To win tickets, email your name and postal address to jdevantier@qwc.asn.au with 'let the right one in' in the subject line.
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