Event Description

Calling all writers! Join us for this incredible opportunity to refine your writing skills at our Short Story Workshop with writer Vikki Petraitis!

Whether you're an aspiring or well-established writer, this workshop will provide a wealth of knowledge to help you craft your next masterpiece.

Running during the Melton City Libraries' Short Story Competition, this workshop is perfect to get you started on your submission, and pick Vikki's brain for expert writing tips and tricks.

Vikki Petraitis is a best-selling, award-winning author and true crime podcaster who has had over several million downloads and topped charts around the world.

In this four-week workshop, Vikki will cover everything from getting started, plotting, character development, setting, descriptive writing, giving and receiving feedback from other participants, and information on publishing.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to work this closely with an author on refining your writing skills.

This workshop will run every Saturday over 4 weeks. You will only need to book one session to gain access to all 4 sessions. Participants are asked to attend all 4 weeks to get the most out of this event.

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When

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday 1 June 2024
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday 8 June 2024
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday 15 June 2024
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday 22 June 2024
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Contact

9747 5300

Where

Melton Library & Learning Hub
31 McKenzie Street
Melton VIC
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Notes & Requirements

This event is strictly for ages 18+ due to the sensitive nature of topics and ideas discussed within the workshop.

Event Partner

This event is part of the Melton City Libraries' Short Story Competition. For more information and to enter, visit our website: www.melton.vic.gov.au/MCLShortStory

Bookings

Please log in with your library credentials to reserve your place at this event. You may also book by phone, email or at your nearest library.

Events in Short Story Competition 2024 Series

EVENT NAME DATE LOCATION
Developing a Short Story: Writing Workshop with Vikki Petraitis 08-06-2024 at 10:00AM Melton Library & Learning Hub
Developing a Short Story: Writing Workshop with Vikki Petraitis 15-06-2024 at 10:00AM Melton Library & Learning Hub
Developing a Short Story: Writing Workshop with Vikki Petraitis 22-06-2024 at 10:00AM Melton Library & Learning Hub

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