Introduction to Creative Writing with Paul Williams

Interested in starting off with creative writing, or in need of a refresher? In this Queensland Writers Centre workshop, we’ll introduce you to the fundamentals of great writing – from character, voice, story structure and more - and provide all the information, tools and inspiration you need to get started telling your own stories. Learning Outcomes As part of this workshop, you will: • Learn more about the creative process of writing. • Gain an understanding of the basic elements of fiction writing, including setting, character, dialogue, conflict, themes and voice. • Become inspired to write. • Assemble a collection of useful techniques and practical exercises for developing your writing skills and fleshing out your ideas. • Receive an overview of the Australian writing and publishing industry, and what it means to be a writer. • Meet and mix with other writers and Queensland Writers Centre members. Format This is an in-person workshop with a focus on writing craft; it will be held at Queensland Writers Centre. This workshop is designed with a focus on beginner writers of fiction and narrative non-fiction, but is suitable for writers of all levels and backgrounds. About Paul Paul Williams was born in the UK but grew up in Zimbabwe and has lived on five continents. He has published internationally across several genres: crime fiction, young adult fantasy and mystery, memoir, non-fiction, short stories and critical articles. His first writing projects sold in the hundreds of thousands in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Swaziland. His memoir Soldier Blue won Book of the Year in South Africa, and Secret of Old Mukiwa won Best Young Adult fiction at the International African Book Fair. He has a PhD from the USA and is currently the Program Leader of Creative Writing at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. For more information about Queensland Writers Centre’s Program of Events and answers to FAQs, please visit: www.queenslandwriters.org.au/program-info