Writing for Competitions with Emily Bitto
Saturday 17 May 2025 at 10:30AM
Saturday 24 May 2025 at 10:30AM
Saturday 31 May 2025 at 10:30AM
Saturday 7 June 2025 at 10:30AM
Saturday 17 May 2025 at 10:30AM
Saturday 24 May 2025 at 10:30AM
Saturday 31 May 2025 at 10:30AM
Saturday 7 June 2025 at 10:30AM
Melton Library & Learning Hub
Event Description
Need some inspiration? Get started in this FREE 4-week preparation course with award-winning author, Emily Bitto. Learn and build on your skills each week with fun writing exercises and activities. Explore key elements including genre, story development, character formation, writing structure and more.
Emily Bitto has a Masters in Literary Studies, a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Melbourne, and has been teaching for over a decade. Her writing has appeared in various publications, including 'Meanjin', 'Island', 'HEAT', 'The Monthly', 'The Age', 'The Saturday Paper', 'Sydney Morning Herald' and 'The Big Issue fiction edition'. The manuscript of her debut novel, 'The Strays' was shortlisted for the 2013 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award, and the published novel went on to win the 2015 Stella Prize. Emily is an obsessive reader, music fan, cook and dog-carer. She also co-owns and runs Carlton wine-bar, Heartattack and Vine.
When
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Saturday 17 May 2025
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Saturday 24 May 2025
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Saturday 31 May 2025
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Saturday 7 June 2025
Contact
Where
Melton Library & Learning Hub
31 McKenzie Street
Melton VIC
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Notes & Requirements
Please note: To get the most out of this program, you will need to attend all four sessions. You will only need to book once to access all four sessions.
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