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Digital publishing 101 – Emily Craven
Ever felt that pressure to understand technology and publishing from the inside out and engage with every fledgling social media network and writing platform ever conceived because it’s just something you suddenly have to do? What’s it all for? And will you ever be able to just write?
This session presented by Emily Craven from if:book Australia explores and unpacks the issues and challenges of writing in a networked world faced by all writers, from aspiring to mid-career.
It focuses on broad knowledge and skills with plenty of tips and pointers for acquiring any further know-how in your own time. if:book Australia explores new forms of digital literature and investigates the changing connections between writers and readers.
Since its inception in 2010, if:book has published tens of thousands of words from some of the nation’s best writers and thinkers on book futures, created real-world story adventures, and took a complete book from concept to print in twenty-four hours.
DATE: Thursday, July 17.
TIME: 4:30–5:30 pm
VENUE: Armidale Dumaresq Council War Memorial Library, 122 Faulkner St, Armidale
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.
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Emily Craven is an author of young adult fiction, with her latest comedy novels written as though you’re reading Facebook. See, for example: The Grand Adventures of Madeline Cain: Photographer Extraordinaire.
She is the digital producer at Queensland Writers Centre, and blogs about ebooks and digital strategies for writers on her website.
In 2013, Emily produced Brisbane Street Reads, an interactive, choose your own adventure locative literature event in Brisbane CBD.
She has spoken on transmedia and ebooks for the Australian Society of Authors, national writers’ centres, the Walkley Foundation, Brisbane Writers Festival and the World Fantasy Convention.
In 2012, she completed a one-year mentorship with Isobelle Carmody on her fantasy manuscript Priori and blogs about her experience at The Original Fantasy.
See also About the Author.
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.