Writing Workshops in the ACT

Vivacious verbswith Charlotte Clutterbuck 10-1pm Saturday 8 August Verbs are the powerhouse of writing. Charlotte will show you how to make verbs work for you with precision, clarity and economy, but above all with energy. Topics:
Tenses, moods and voices;
How to reduce verbal sludge by avoiding compound verbs;
The uses and abuses of the present Participle;
Commanding, pleading or inviting - the force of the imperative;
Don't be passive - the importance of active writing;
Using the grammar checker to monitor your readability.
Charlotte Clutterbuck has a PhD in English Literature and has published a book of poems, Soundings (Five Islands Press, 1997) and Encounters with God in Medieval and Early Modern English Poetry (Ashgate 2005), as well as reviews, articles, poems, essays and the scripts for the internationally acclaimed series of short animated films, The Web. An experienced teacher at Univerities, Schools, and in Adult Education, she has taught courses on Business and Academic Writing, English Literature, Creative Writing, and Grammar Cost: $45 members, $36 member concessions, $70 non-members (includes 6 month membership).
Venue: ACT Writers Centre workshop room, Gorman House Arts Centre, Ainslie Avenue, Braddon ACT.
Bookings on 6262 9191 or www.actwriters.org.au/workshops09.htmlThe importance of little words with Charlotte Clutterbuck 2-4pm Saturday 8 August Did you miss out at school on learning about articles, conjunctions, prepositions and pronouns? Did you not even know that you didn’t know? Topics:
Articles - the simple power of 'a' and 'the';
The ins and outs of prepositions;
Pronouns - We don't want to offend you';
Conjunctions - never underestimate the power of a but.
Charlotte Clutterbuck has a PhD in English Literature and has published a book of poems, Soundings (Five Islands Press, 1997) and Encounters with God in Medieval and Early Modern English Poetry (Ashgate 2005), as well as reviews, articles, poems, essays and the scripts for the internationally acclaimed series of short animated films, The Web. An experienced teacher at Universities, Schools, and in Adult Education, she has taught courses on Business and Academic Writing, English Literature, Creative Writing, and Grammar Cost: $30 members, $24 member concessions, $55 non-members (includes 6 month membership).
Venue: ACT Writers Centre workshop room, Gorman House Arts Centre, Ainslie Avenue, Braddon ACT.
Bookings on 6262 9191 or www.actwriters.org.au/workshops09.html

Successful part time freelance writing with Des McNicholas1-5pm Saturday 15 August Recognising that most freelancers juggle their craft with other commitments, this workshop looks at the nuts and bolts of building a successful part-time writing career and making sure the work keeps flowing. Participants will explore the benefits and pitfalls of part-time freelancing; discuss ways of developing (sellable) ideas and finding markets; and identify some general tools and tips on the freelance writing process. Des McNicholas is an established freelance writer who has written hundreds of published articles on topics as diverse as management, financial planning, technology, computer games, national accreditation standards and school fetes. He also does a great deal of business writing and editing. Des’ work has appeared in numerous publications, including PC PowerPlay, In the Family, Noggin Magazine, Thinking Business Magazine, The Canberra Times, PC Authority and Atomic. Cost: $60 members, $48 member concessions, $110 non-members (includes 12 month membership).
Venue: ACT Writers Centre workshop room, Gorman House Arts Centre, Ainslie Avenue, Braddon ACT.
Bookings on 6262 9191 or www.actwriters.org.au/workshops09.html