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July Flash Fiction Comp

July 5, 2016 /

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Genre:    comedy

Word count:    45-50 words

Keyword:    election

Entry Conditions:

You must be a Ballarat Writers member to enter.

Entries will not be accepted if they exceed the the word limit – even if by a word, and must comply with all the stated parameters.

All entries are to be submitted to competitions@ballaratwriters.com by Friday, 22 July. Your email must include author’s name, story title and word count.

Voting will open the next day on the flash fiction blog.

Come along to our Members’ Night on Wednesday, 27 July, 7pm at the Bunch of Grapes Hotel to hear the winner announced. (Results will also be posted the day after.)

Bookings closing: Poetry workshop with Emilie Zoey Baker

July 4, 2016 /

BW_EZB_smallIn this four-hour workshop with slam champion and widely published poet Emilie Zoey Baker, we will be exploring what makes a great poem, how to perform your poetry and what judges look for in a competition. It will be a fun, immersive day with lots of words, writing and participation.

In addition to running this workshop, Emilie Zoey Baker will be judging the Martha Richardson Memorial Poetry Prize for 2016.

Please note: Places are limited to 15 attendees only. Bookings are essential!

When: 10am–2pm, Saturday, 9 July
Where: Museum of Democracy at Eureka (MADE), 102 Stawell St South, Ballarat
What to Bring: An unfinished poem and your favourite writing materials. A cafe is available on site or BYO snacks.

Cost:
Full: BW members $70 ( $85 non-members)
Concession: BW members $60 ($75 non-members)

Book your place via TryBooking now!

Words Out Loud — July edition

June 17, 2016 /

words out loud julyWords Out Loud is striking while the iron is hot in July — it’ll be running on the SECOND Thursday, rather than the usual third.

The theme is “light it up”, and it’ll be giving ol’ midwinter a run for its chill with hot spoken word and blazing slam poetry!

Writers, readers, poets — all word lovin’ folks with a hankering to share the love are invited along, with five-minute open mic spots on offer. As always, performers are encouraged to take the theme and run with it for their 5-minute slots — or ignore it altogether!

Entry is free, though a gold coin donation would be appreciated for this non-profit, community event.

Words Out Loud will be held at the wonderfully warm and welcoming Babushka lounge in Ballarat on Thursday, July 14, 7-9pm.

Keep up to date at the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/wordsoutloud/.

Sofie Laguna Ballarat workshop on writing for children

June 9, 2016 /

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Writing For Children with Sofie Laguna

Sofie Laguna, author of more than 20 books for children, will run this workshop in Ballarat. Focus on technical aspects of writing, including voice, character, plot, structure and content, as well as the publishing side of the business. Learn how to discover and use an authentic child’s voice in various forms of children’s writing: picture books, junior novels and novels. Find out how knowing your characters well will solve problems related to plot, rhythm and structure.

Presented in association with Writers Victoria. Supported by the Grace Marion Wilson Trust.
More information: Writers Victoria

When: 27 August, 10am–4pm
Venue: To be advised
Cost: Member of Writers Victoria or Ballarat Writers: $80; Concession Member of Writers Victoria or Ballarat Writers: $70; Non-Member: $120.
Bookings: Writers Victoria

Words Out Loud — June edition

June 4, 2016 /

rat reads june-web2Words Out Loud returns to Babushka lounge in Ballarat on Thursday, June 16, 7-9pm, for its next session of spoken word.

Writers, readers, poets — all word lovin’ folks with a hankering to share the love are invited along, with five-minute open mic spots on offer. Babushka has excellent sound and backing tracks can be accommodated. You won’t find a friendlier venue.

In a nod to our federal election in July, the June event has a nominal theme of “be heard”, but as always, performers are encouraged to take the theme and run with it for their 5-minute slots — or ignore it altogether!

Entry is free, though a gold coin donation would be appreciated for this non-profit, community event.

Keep up to date at the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/wordsoutloud.

NOTE: The July Words Out Loud will be on the second Wednesday of the month due to a schedule clash — mark the calendar for July 14 (the theme, riffing off the winter dark, will be “light it up”).

June Flash Fiction Comp

May 30, 2016 /

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Genre:    fable

Word count:    200 words

Keyword:    owl

Entry Conditions:

You must be a Ballarat Writers member to enter.

Entries will not be accepted if they exceed the the word limit – even if by a word, and must comply with all the stated parameters.

All entries are to be submitted to competitions@ballaratwriters.com by Friday, 24  June. Your email must include author’s name, story title and word count.

Voting will open the next day on the flash fiction blog.

Come along to our Members’ Night on Wednesday, 29 June, 7pm at the Bunch of Grapes Hotel to hear the winner announced. Results will also be posted the day after on the flash fiction website.

June Flash Fiction Comp

May 29, 2016 /

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Genre:    fable

Word count:    200 words

Keyword:    owl

Entry Conditions:

You must be a Ballarat Writers member to enter.

Entries will not be accepted if they exceed the the word limit – even if by a word, and must comply with all the stated parameters.

All entries are to be submitted to competitions@ballaratwriters.com by Friday, 24 June. Your email must include author’s name, story title and word count.

Voting will open the next day on the flash fiction blog.

Come along to our Members’ Night on Wednesday, 29 June, 7pm at the Bunch of Grapes Hotel to hear the winner announced. (Results will also be posted the day after.)

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