Review of June Perkins’s Tour of Words & Pictures
French artist Edgar Degas (1834 – 1917) famously said ‘Art is not what you see, but what you make others see’. This was truly my experience when I joined June Perkins’s tour of Words & Pictures. June's interactive journey through
Write Links Members Report – StoryArts Festival 2017
The StoryArts Festival 2017 took over Ipswich from the 2nd to the 10th of September. And Write Links members were there to report on all the action!The volunteers, lead by Tyrion Perkins, reported on the School Program, Adult Program
Plotting Your Novel with Tyrion Perkins
At the latest Write Links meeting on the 8th of July, Tyrion Perkins presented a comprehensive workshop on structure and plotting novels.She shared her considerable experience, research, notes and references. We are so lucky to have such generous members
‘Writing is fun’ or ‘Novels are an exercise in extreme delayed gratification’ — a workshop with Christine Bongers.
It is a sultry day in early November during a Write Links meeting at the State Library Queensland. A tall, beautiful, youthful woman walks into a library meeting room
Mini-fest When Peter Carnavas reduced us to tears
Mini fest – 3 authors, so different but with so much to offer their transfixed audience. Shaun dished out the treasure from the passionate and brave Isobelle Carmody. Rebecca tamed the hilarious ideas flooding from the gregarious Dave Lowe. Lucy will spill the
Mini-Fest Meet Dave Lowe The hilarious self confessed overgrown toddler
Dave Lowe on Middle Grade Humour Dave Lowe is the author of several funny series, such as Stinky and Jinks, Squirrel Boy, The Unbelievable Dadventure and The Mumbelievable Challenge. During Dave’s masterclass at the Write Links Mini Fest, he generously walked
Other Worlds with George Ivanoff
Other Worlds and Book Promotions with prolific author George Ivanoff and Penguin Random House publicist Talie Gottlieb A spotted bow-tie. A big grin. A blood-curdling scream. George Ivanoff had just wrapped up a tour of schools in Queensland, and had obviously kept
Tyrion Perkins reports … Critical Reading for Writers by Melanie Hill
Presenter and author Melanie Hill and Write Links coordinator Yvonne Mes. Last month during our Professional Development Session at Write Links, Melanie Hill presented on Critical Reading for Writers. Tyrion Perkins reports. Melanie took us through the process
Create the Perfect Picture Book with Kerry Brown
Gold Coast author Kerry Brown inspired Write Links members with a hands-on Picture Book Workshop.Kerry showed us the perfect ingredients and method to create a successful picture book.During this workshop, Kerry shared her basic ‘Vanilla Cake’ recipe needed to
Finding an Agent and Pitching Your Story
Presentation by Rebecca Sheraton and Alison Stegert At our Write Links meeting this month on the 1st of April, members were treated to an informative and practical seminar ‘Finding an Agent and Pitching a