Non-fiction Masterclass

Saturday 21 August 2010 - Sunday 22 August 2010

Presented by: Margaret Simons
Rating: Intermediate and Advanced
Type: Event
Additional dates: Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 August, 10am – 4pm

This weekend intensive focuses on research, characterisation, observation and narrative technique in the creation of non-fiction. Participants apply the skills of observation, imagination and thought that can breathe meaning into facts. Day one concentrates on research skills. Day two focuses on transforming research into readable prose.

To be eligible, please submit a one-page CV demonstrating previous published work. Submissions close 2 August. Email program@vwc.org.au

Margaret Simons is a freelance journalist and author of eight books and numerous essays and articles. Her most recent books include The Content Makers – Understanding the Australian Media, Penguin (2007), and Faith, Money and Power – What the Religious Right Means for Politics Published, Pluto (2007).

For more information, please see www.margaretsimons.com.au (http://www.margaretsimons.com.au).

Class limit: 10

PLEASE NOTE: Upon notification of successful application, participants will be provided with a booking code to enrol online.