2024 ADULT WRITING WORKSHOPS WITH EVALUATIONS

With a Master of Letters in Creative Writing, many popular published books, and many years of experience conducting workshops, Elaine Ouston knows a thing or two about planning, starting, and finishing a writing project. 

These last two workshops in our 2024 writing workshops' journey are your opportunity to further develop your story or manuscript with Elaine guiding you all the way. The knowledge gained from attending the workshops can be applied to all writing projects, from short stories to a 100,000-word novel and everything in between.
Elaine will also offer evaluation meetings at each workshop so you can map your progress and learn your strengths and weaknesses.

With these practical workshops and exercises you can arm yourself with the tools and frameworks to support your story. You will learn how to face your writing fears and guide your ideas into a workable narrative. Successful completion of the course will leave you with a comprehensive plan to guide your first draft.

Read testimonials of Elaine's workshops here. 

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16TH 
STRENGTHENING YOUR WRITING

The use of word pictures, metaphors and similes, show not tell, and the ability to create rising tension are all important tools. 

Exercises on how to use these tools to create your masterpiece are covered in this workshop to ensure you understand the concepts.
Workshop with evaluation $45.00

SATURDAY DECEMBER 7TH
THE FINAL STAGE - 
​EDITING AND SUBMITTING YOUR MASTERPIECE

This workshop takes you through all the things a publisher’s editor will be looking for and helps you polish the story till it shines. 

We’ll also examine your publishing options and talk about the best approach for you. 
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Workshop with evaluation $45.00

BUY BOTH WORKSHOPS HERE $80
EVALUATIONS: After booking a workshop, send 5 pages of your story to Elaine for evaluation. You will receive an email with an appointment time on the day of your workshop for your discussion with Elaine. 

WORKSHOPS: 1.30 TO 4.30PM - EVALUATION SESSIONS: 1 to1.30pm and 4.30 to 5pm. COST $45.
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Location: Fig Tree Gallery workshop space, 31 to 35 Normanby St, Yeppoon.

Contact Elaine by phoning 0417 351 717, emailing [email protected] or choose the button below the workshop to pay online.