Welcome to a preview of the Townsville Writers and Publishers Centre's Human Writes newsletter. Every event we host is open to the public. So feel free to browse and select any of the activities below to join us in. We look forward to meeting you. Please note that if you wish to receive more HW email [email protected] LITERARY COMMUNITY Workshop 12 July at 7 pm Regional writers get published Jo Dutton, an Alice Springs based writer, knows all about the highs and lows of being a regional writer. Her third novel, 'From Alice With Love' was published this week by Allen & Unwin. Like all her novels, her latest From Alice With Love is set in regional Australia. It is set in the year of the Federal Governments intervention into remote Aboriginal communities and is a book that challenges the complexities of that time. Jo will be workshopping with local writers on getting published, as well as writing about your own region. Gerard Waterford is a narrative therapist who writes supported memoirs, one of which won him the 2008 Human Rights Award for Alone on the Soaks The Life and Times of Alec Kruger co-written with Alec Kruger. He will workshop the writing process of memoir and family stories. So no doubt, if you are passionate about writing about your land and way of life and are interested in some first-hand knowledge on being published, [email protected] to book! The Townsville Writers and Publishers Centre is proud to partner with the QPF to bring the regional roadshow to Townsville. One day only Townsville on Tuesday 27 August! Schools Visits Poets Kelly-lee Hickey, Shane Rhodes, Jacqueline Turner and Eleanor Jackson first sights and sounds of Townsville will be while meeting with secondary school students on campus. Intrepidly they'll venture with care package in hand including map. X marks the spot to see as many schools in one day. Poet workshop, mini-poetry slam or performance. FREE however book your school visit early to avoid disappointment. [email protected] Workshop Off the Page Get those words out of your notebook and into the world. Award winning poet and performer Kelly-lee Hickey will give you tips on how to present your work on the stage, the page and beyond, including practical information on editing, spoken word performance and collaborating with other artists. She will also share her knowledge of publishing, performance and skills development opportunities in Australia and beyond, with a focus on support for regional writers. When: 4-7pm Where: Townsville Writers and Publishers Centre Inc space, Riverway Arts Centre. This workshop is FREE but spaces are limited. To secure your place book [email protected] Performance Set Fire To The Air: Poetry Readings Queensland Poetry Festival invites you to an evening of the finest poetry spoken in one strange word. Setting the night alight is the 2013 Arts Queensland Poet in Residence Shane Rhodes (Canada), the powerful quiet of Brisbane poet Eleanor Jackson, the startling poetics of Kelly-lee Hickey (NT) and the woven words of Canadian poet Jacqueline Turner. For one night only in Townsville, this is an evening not to be missed! When: 7:15pm Where: Riverway Arts Centre by the lagoon. This performance is FREE or $12/head for scrummy tea, coffee & dessert. To secure your place [email protected] OUR POETS Kelly-lee Hickey (NT) blends poetry with performance and visual arts to explore the intersections between site and soul. Kelly-lee has performed her work across Australia and Asia, and is a previous winner of the Australian Poetry Slam. Her work has been published in Australia, China and New Zealand and her chapbook Thicker than Water won the 2011 Press Press Manuscript Prize. Kelly-lee has extensive experience and qualifications in community cultural development, working with festivals and individuals across Australia. Eleanor Jackson is a Filipino Australian poet, performer, arts producer and radio broadcaster. Two-time winner of the Midsumma Poetry Out Loud slam and recent National Poetry Slam finalist, Eleanor has featured at the Overload Poetry, Queensland Poetry, Sydney Writers, Melbourne Writers, Brisbane Writers, Anywhere Theatre and Woodford Folk festivals. Her audio poems have been widely published in literary journals, and featured on national radio programs. She is the co-creator of several extended poetry works, having collaborated with fellow poets Betsy Turcot and Doubting Thomas. She is a member of the QPF Program Committee. Shane Rhodes (Canada) is the 2013 Arts Queensland Poet in Residence. He is the author of five collections of poetry, including The Wireless Room, Holding Pattern, The Bindery, and most recently, Err. His poetry has won numerous awards, and has been featured in national and international anthologies. Shane is the poetry editor for Arc, Canada’s only national poetry magazine. Over the last two decades, Shane has worked in developing Canada’s literary culture, giving poetry readings and lectures across Canada, leading a number of poetry workshops in different cities, and establishing Arc magazine’s first virtual poet in residence program, providing mentorship to new and emerging poets across Canada. Jacqueline Turner (Canada) has published four books of poetry with ECW Press: The Ends of the Earth (2013), Seven into Even (2006), Careful (2003), and Into the Fold (2000). She reviews for the Georgia Straight and lectures at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. She was the inaugural Arts Queensland Poet In Residence, which saw her tour through Western Queensland giving readings and hosting workshops.
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