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12 Mar

Going the Distance: Writing Life Through Biography

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Writing a compelling biography requires more than just a good story. It demands rigorous research, effective organisation and the discipline to see a long-term project through.

In this two-hour workshop you'll receive practical advice on how to organise raw material and how to structure a piece of work, including how to use tools like Evernote and Scrivener.

Lance also tackles the crucial but often overlooked aspect of endurance and how to keep multi-year projects in perspective so that you can finish the project you are working on.

This masterclass is presented in partnership with the Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship.

Hours

Date Times
Thu 12 Mar
  • 6.30pm - 8.30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location

The Wheeler Centre
176 Little Lonsdale St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $115
Senior $75
Student / concession $75
Book online for Going the Distance: Writing Life Through Biography

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9094 7849
  • email address: program@writersvictoria.org.au
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