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Speed-test your novel: author clinic – Kate Forsyth
Are you writing a novel, or planning to write a novel? Want expert advice?
Come to our author clinic and speed-test your novel, or your ideas for it, with Kate Forsyth. This award-winning author of 26 books, translated into 14 languages, was voted one of Australia’s Favourite 20 Novelists this year.
You will need to send NEWC a synopsis (up to 300 words) by email before April 26. We will forward that to Kate. During the workshop, you will be given 15 minutes with Kate —one-on-one— to discuss your synopsis.
Note: Book early! There will be room for only seven (7) participants in this workshop!
DATE: Saturday, May 10.
TIME: Individual 15-minute sessions between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon.
VENUE: Armidale Dumaresq Library.
COST: $15 members, $20 non-members.
BOOKINGS: Bookings are essential as there are only 7 places. 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:To hold your booking, you must pay before April 26 and also submit your synopsis before that date. NEWC won’t be able to accept cancellations or new bookings after this date, as Kate needs time to read the synopsis for each participant before the event..
Kate Forsyth wrote her first novel at the age of seven, and is now the bestselling, award-winning author of 26 books, translated into 14 languages.
Kate’s latest book for adults, The Wild Girl, tells the unknown love story of Wilhelm Grimm and Dortchen Wild, who told him many of the most world’s most famous fairy-tales.
Her most recent book for children is Two Selkie Tales from Scotland, beautifully illustrated by Fiona MacDonald.
Kate’s other books for children include The Gypsy Crown, The Puzzle Ring, and The Starthorn Tree.
Kate has told stories and taught writing all around the world, from Scotland to Singapore, Chicago to Chichester, the Greek Islands to Fiji. A direct descendant of Charlotte Waring—the author of the first book for children ever published in Australia—Kate is currently studying for a doctorate in fairy tales at UTS.
Visit Kate’s website for more information.
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.