WORKSHOPS.
We got the shop. You do the work. Everyone's happy. Surely that's what not-for-profit arts organisations are all about, right?
Questions That Quench: The Art of The Interview with Richard Watts event date: Wednesday Jun 30th, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | Wednesday June 30 4 – 6pm at Express Media, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.
What’s the difference between a curly question and a boring one? Which is more important: research or rapport? And just how do you deal with a difficult interviewee? This workshop will discuss that most important of journalistic skills, the interview, providing practical skills to assist you in improving your own interview technique. We will also explore all facets of the interview continuum, from preparation beforehand to post-interview analysis.
Who is he? Richard Watts is a Melbourne-based writer, broadcaster and critic, and the host of 3RRR’s flagship arts program, SmartArts, on which he interviews an average of six to eight people every week. He has written for a wide range of publications, including broadsheets, journals, anthologies and online. Currently he works as the Arts Editor of the web portal Arts Hub, and freelances for Citysearch. In his spare time he sits on the boards of several arts organisations, and helps organise the annual Melbourne Zombie Shuffle.
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The Dirt on the Pitch with Ben Eltham event date: Wednesday Jun 30th, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | Wednesday June 30 2-4pm at Express Media, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.
Ever wanted to get published in a website or newspaper? Experienced freelancer Ben Eltham takes you through the tips and techniques of pitching articles to editors. He covers the importance of timeliness, good research and fresh angles. Other topics include the types of angles editors often go for, what makes for "clean copy", and how to write the crucial pitch email. Participants will be asked to write a pitch, so bring pen and paper or a laptop.
Who is he? Ben Eltham’s book The Citizen's Cook-Book will be published by UNSW Press soon. He writes regularly for Crikey.com.au, Artlink, Mess+Noise and The Courier-Mail.
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Making Mini Comics with Pat Grant event date: Monday Jun 28th, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | Monday June 28 2-4pm at Express Media, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.
Most famous cartoonists and graphic novelists cut their teeth in mini-comics. In this workshop we'll take you through the process of making a mini comic happen, from the early scribblings through to various forms of printing, assembly and distribution.
Who is he? Pat Grant lives in Melbourne and makes comics and zines. His top-five favourite things to draw are as follows: terrace houses, tentacles, breaking waves, crooked teeth and sneakers dangling from power cables.
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Writing for Comics with Pat Grant event date: Monday Jun 28th, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | Monday June 28 11-1pm at Express Media, 176 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne.
$20
Ever thought that you'd like to be the next Neil Gaiman or Alan Moore? In this workshop we'll take you through the special considerations you need to make when writing for comics for writers who like to draw comics themselves, or want to find a cartooonist to collaborate with. How to write it, format it, edit it and how to pitch your story to a cartoonist.
Who is he? Pat Grant lives in Melbourne and makes comics and zines. His top-five favourite things to draw are as follows: terrace houses, tentacles, breaking waves, crooked teeth and sneakers dangling from power cables. link:
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A Guide to the World of Publishing event date: Tuesday Jun 29th, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | Tuesday June 29 2-4pm at Express Media, 176 Little Lonsdale St. Melbourne.
After you’ve written it, edited it, polished and polished it again, what do you do? Find out which magazines, journals, publishers and websites to send your work to, who to approach for support, and get general advice on the world of publishing. With Express Media.
What is Express Media? Express Media provides support and development opportunities for young Australians in writing and media. We are a key point of contact for young people wishing to enter the world of literature and text from either a professional viewpoint, or just to test the waters. In short, we are here for young writers.
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Voiceworks 'Birthmark' Workshop in Adelaide event date: Tuesday Mar 2nd, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | The Ob-Sessions are workshops designed for writers to write about things that writers often write about - break-ups, funerals, travel, politics, popular culture ... train rides.
Voiceworks magazine presents Ob-Session number 2 - Birthmark (which just happens to be the next Voiceworks theme). Come to this workshop to find inspiration, to meet other writers or to help your piece stand out from the rest. Talk about your work, write from idea generating exercises and get inspired.
Date: Tuesday March 2 from 3-5 pm at the Format Festival Space, 15 Peel Street, Adelaide.
Workshop leader: Former Voiceworks editor Ryan Paine
Cost: $20
#81: BIRTHMARK (Winter 2010)
NONFICTION PITCHES DUE & SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: Sunday 4th April
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From Manuscript to Market: Writing Your First Novel led by Amy Barker event date: Saturday Mar 20th, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | Express Media, in partnership with the Queensland Writers' Centre and The Edge presents workshops for young writers in Brisbane.
From Manuscript to Market will cover topics such as your choice of subject matter, drafts, pitching your book and the where/who/how of the submission process.
Amy will also talk about what happens during and after the editing, publication and review process.
When: Saturday 20 March
Where: The Edge, State Library of Queensland, Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Brisbane. Workshop from 11.00pm – 1.00pm
Cost: $20
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Long Form Journalism and Feature Writing led by Trent Dalton event date: Saturday Mar 20th, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | Express Media, in partnership with the Queensland Writers' Centre and The Edge presents workshops for young writers in Brisbane.
Feature writing is evolving in the 21st century media landscape. In this workshop, Trent will teach you the business: how to write, how to pitch and how to interview.
When: Saturday 20 March
Where: The Edge, State Library of Queensland, Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Brisbane. Workshop from 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Cost: $20
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Ob-Session - Missionary event date: Monday Dec 14th, 2009 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | The Ob-Sessions are workshops designed for writers to write about things that writers often write about - break-ups, funerals, travel, politics, popular culture ... train rides.
Voiceworks magazine presents Ob-Session number 1 - Missionary (which just happens to be the next Voiceworks theme). Come to this workshop to find inspiration, to meet other writers or to help your piece stand out from the rest. Talk about your work, write from idea generating exercises and get inspired.
Date: Monday December 14 from 6-8 pm at Express Media, 176 Little Lonsdale Street.
Workshop leader: Former Voiceworks editor Tom Doig
Cost: $20
Book and pay below or call (03) 9094 7890
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Signal - The Way to Blog Workshop and The Future of Reading Panel Session event date: Wednesday Feb 10th, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | Once an abandoned train signal box, Signal is now the exciting new arts studio, designed exclusively to help the creative ideas of 13-20 year olds flourish into something more.
Signal now boasts a workshop space, a small computer hub and a multipurpose space in addition to Les Erdi Plaza, an arena for live events and state of the art projective windows for multimedia works.
In conjunction with Signal, Express Media are conducting a series of exciting free workshops and panels for 13-18 year olds. These programs have been thoughtfully designed to provide useful advice and opportunities for young creative types. Workshops will be covering topics from zine making to blogging, poetry and short stories to journalism.
By working with a range of professional artists in workshops, young people involved with Signal will be able to have their ideas realised and celebrated.
The next workshop, “The Way To Blog: how to make your blog stand out from the rest" with Karen Andrews will be held on Wednesday 10 February from 5-7pm.
A panel session - The Future of Reading featuring Karen Andrews, Louise Swinn and Angela Meyer will be held straight after (7.30-8.30).
Bookings can be made by emailing Artistic Director Bel Schenk (artisticdirector(at)expressmedia(dot)org(dot)au |
About Express Media Workshops Express Media provide tailor-made workshops to schools, councils, libraries, festivals and other organisations.
We can come to you with professional tutors best suited to your requirements.
We can provide workshops in these areas and more:
*Fiction
*Poetry
*Spoken word
*Zine making
*Comic making
*Journalism
*Scriptwriting
*Publishing
*Design
*Stencil art
*Filmmaking
*VJing
Or seminars on:
*A career in writing
*Applying for funding
*Marketing and publicity
*Event management
We also work with a number of performance poets and spoken word artists who can perform at your event.
There's more information below or contact Bel Schenk at artisticdirector@expressmedia.org.au for a full brochure, or quote. |
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