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Going down in history – Jesse Blackadder
History is one place where you can plunder true stories, rework them as you like, and be safe from the repercussions. Or can you? If you’re interested in writing historic fiction, author Jesse Blackadder will take you on an enjoyable jaunt through the trials and travails of working with history. Jesse will discuss:
- history as a rich source of stories
- the perils and rewards of using real characters, events and settings
- how ‘truth’ and fiction can mingle and enrich each other
- how language can be used to create a sense of time and place
VENUE: Armidale Dumaresq Council War Memorial Library, 122 Faulkner St, Armidale
DATE: Monday, April 14.
TIME: 4:30–5:30 pm
COST: $15 members, $20 non-members
BOOKINGS: Bookings are essential as places are limited. Phone (02) 6772 7210 or send an email message to admin@newc.org.au. Alternatively call in at the office during opening hours.
Please note: Bookings must be made with the New England Writers Centre (not the Armidale Library) and must be paid two weeks in advance to hold your booking.
Jesse Blackadder really was born with that surname. When she finally had enough of people asking if she was related to Rowan Atkinson, she travelled to Scotland to find the origins of her surname. Her novel The Raven’s Heart (4th Estate, 2011) grew from there and won the Varuna Harper Collins Manuscript Development Award in 2009.
Her most recent adult novel is Chasing the Light (4th Estate, 2013) about the first women to reach Antarctica.
Jesse’s previous novel After the Party (Hardie Grant Books 2005) made the Australian Book Review list of all time favourite Australian novels in 2010.
She has recently started writing junior fiction, and her first two animal novels for 8–12 year olds were published recently.
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Participant comments from evaluation forms of previous workshops:
‘An excellent workshop—great balance between writing exercises and discussion.’
‘Thought this was a fantastic workshop. Jesse was very informative and it was great to hear from an author published in this field.’
‘I think everyone was so inspired… it felt like it ended too soon! Would have loved another few hours.’
‘The delivery was great! It was very inspiring.’
‘This would be great as a full day workshop—but really fantastic as is.’
‘Really enjoyed and good variety of exercises. Well managed (great facilitator—friendly and did not let anyone dominate).
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 admin@newc.org.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.