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October 2011
A Child's Eye View - Writing for Children
A one-day workshop for adults with Sophie Masson, winner of this year's Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children’s Literature in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards.
At a time when publishers' lists are contracting and it's harder than ever to make a living as a writer, children's literature is still thriving. Writing for children is wonderful, but it's not an easy option. Children can be much harder critics than adults and if you don't get their attention, they will not persist with your book, and they sniff out an author who talks down to them very quickly. But if they love a book, then they are passionately committed, and it will stay in their memory forever. Writing from a child's eye view—and yet using adult experience—can be a tricky balancing act, but it's absolutely necessary if you want to reach young readers. So how to do it successfully?
In this workshop, Sophie, who has published more than 50 books, will guide you in the art and craft of creating a story young readers won't be able to put down!
DATE: Sunday 16 October, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
VENUE: NEWC
COST: $50 members / $60 non-members
Born in Indonesia, of French parents, Sophie came to Australia with her family at the age of five. All through her childhood years, the family went back and forth between Australia and France, so Sophie grew up between worlds, and between languages, something which has always influenced her work.
Sophie has published more than 50 books in Australia and internationally, for children, young adults and adults. Her books have been shortlisted for many awards.
In 2002 her alternative history/mystery novel, The Hand of Glory, won the YA section of the Aurealis Awards.
Her most recent novels are The Hunt for Ned Kelly (Scholastic 2010), The Phar Lap Mystery (Scholastic 2010), The Understudy's Revenge (Scholastic Feb 2011), and My Father's War (Scholastic April 2011). Forthcoming is The Boggle Hunters (Scholastic 2011).
Sophie has also written short stories, articles and reviews, which have appeared in many publications.
You can go to Sophie Masson's website for more details.
Inquiries
All workshops must be booked and paid for in advance. For information about the program or to book for events:
Phone (02) 6772 7210 or send an email message to newc44@dodo.com.au
NEWC membership entitles you to do the workshop at the reduced member rate.
You can become a member when you book a workshop. Our annual membership fees are:
| Adults: | $30.00 including GST |
| Students (tertiary): | $20.00 including GST |
| Students (under 18): | $15.00 including GST |
Venue
Unless otherwise stated, all events will be held at the New England Writers' Centre (NEWC), in the Neighbourhood Centre, 129 Rusden Street, Armidale (between the Council Building and the Town Hall).
Access
During opening hours and workshops, access is through the Cinders Lane car park (first door on left, in the corridor).
Parking
There is a one-hour parking restriction in the Cinders Lane carpark.
The New England Writers' Centre is assisted by the NSW Government through Arts NSW.
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