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Seminar helps novice writers get started on a novel (January 16th, 2008)

Anyone who has made a New Year’s Resolution to write a novel can take a big step towards keeping that resolution with a seminar to be held by the Writers’ Resource Centre



Melbourne, Australia. Those keen writers who have made a New Year’s Resolution to write a novel can take a big step towards keeping that resolution with the Writers’ Resource Centre’s seminar on Saturday February 2 in Melbourne.

Suitable for the complete novice, amateur who wants to hone skills, or any beginner writer who wants to come up with an idea for a novel, this one-day seminar is an ideal start to the
year. Aspiring novel writers will receive tips and advice, and workshop story ideas. The Novel Starter Essentials seminar gives writers an opportunity to come up with an initial idea and workshop that idea during the day. The sessions also include writing techniques, development of a plot plan and tips on how to create interesting and appealing characters.

Attendees will learn how to make time to write and get from start to finish of a novel, as well as other tools of the trade, including how to write believable dialogue, and the importance of climaxes and how to create them.

The newly established Writers’ Resource Centre has been set up to equip novice and more experienced writers with all they need in their writing journey. The Resource Centre draws from established authors and other publishing experts.

The Novel Starter Seminar will be run by the principal contributors to the Writers Resource Centre, crime author Anthony Santoro and Smink Works Books publisher Suzanne Male.

The seminar will be located in central Melbourne at Level 10, 608 St. Kilda Road Melbourne and will run from 8.30am until 5pm. The cost of the seminar is $125. Attendees will also receive a take-home workbook. Register at The Writers’ Resource Centre site, http://www.writersworld.com.au (Payment via paypal cheque, or money order. Places limited) Interstate writers interested in attending this seminar in their home city can also register interest on the site.