Storytelling for Climate Fiction with Amanda Niehaus
Learn how to write stories for our changing world.
In this class, we'll discuss the social issues around climate change and—importantly—how writers can make a difference. One of the great challenges of climate change is that it requires us to imagine the world on scales far beyond the human lifetime.
We’ll use science as inspiration to drive our writing in exciting new directions. Specifically, we will play with techniques that connect our real, tangible, sensory lives with more-abstract concepts like geological time, memory, and probability. Don’t worry—no science background is needed, just curiosity and a readiness to write.
Format
This is a hybrid workshop with a focus on craft and engagement; it will be live streamed simultaneously to an online audience. It is a level 2 course, suitable for intermediate writers and above.
More information on program formats and level definitions can be found here.
Conditions Of Entry & COVID-19 Information - State Library Of Queensland (July 2021)
In line with the Queensland Government's COVID-19 restrictions, you must wear a mask during your visit (unless you have a lawful reason not to) and check in using the Check In Qld app.
Numbers are restricted in each space in accordance with Queensland Health guidelines. Spaces are sanitised regularly and sanitising products are available for visitor use.
Please note the following conditions of entry before your visit to State Library:
1. You cannot enter State Library if in the previous 14 days you have:
returned to Australia from overseas (other than a safe travel zone country)
been in close contact with an active COVID-19 case
been in a Queensland declared COVID-19 hotspot, place of concern or exposure venue, as defined by the Chief Health Officer
had a fever, cough, sore throat, headache, distorted sense of taste, shortness of breath, chills, vomiting or any cold/flu like symptoms in the last 72 hours.
2. You must wear a mask unless you have a lawful reason not to.
3. You must check in using the Check In Qld app. Your details will be stored securely by the Queensland Government and only used for contact tracing.
4. You must keep a safe distance from others.
5. EFTPOS transactions are preferred.
The conditions may be subject to change.
We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement.
For further information on accessing the State Library of Queensland, visit their website here.
FAQs (Face-to-Face)
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Unless otherwise stated, Queensland Writers Centre workshops and events are suitable for participants aged 16 years and over. If you are under 18 years of age, please check with us for suitability before purchasing a ticket.
Membership will be confirmed on arrival, in the event it isn't current, membership will need to be arranged.
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Information on getting to the State Library of Queensland can be found here.
What can I bring into the event?
You can bring either pen and paper or a laptop along with you to write with. If you do bring a laptop, please remember to bring a power adaptor if necessary.
Will this event be live streamed?
Queensland Writers Centre aims to provide material to its membership regardless of where they reside within Queensland by live streaming some events. Attendees may be broadcast periodically throughout the event as recording takes place. If you wish not to be filmed, let staff know prior to the event.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
You can contact us by phone on 07 3842 9922 or email us at admin@qldwriters.org.au
What's the refund policy?
If Queensland Writers Centre cancels an event, we will try to reschedule it for a later date. If we cannot reschedule the event, or if you are unable to attend on the amended date, your payment will be refunded in full. Except in special circumstances, if you cancel a booking for, or are unable to attend an event, workshop, seminar, or course, Queensland Writers Centre cannot provide a refund. You can contact us to discuss your situation on 07 3842 9922 or email us at admin@qldwriters.org.au
Terms and Conditions
All information is correct at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes to the advertised program information (including course content and tutors), but if this occurs, we will try to provide as much notice as possible. We expect that all participants will behave respectfully and professionally towards their tutor and fellow students. We reserve the right to remove anyone who behaves in an aggressive or disruptive manner. If a participant is asked to leave the class on this basis, we will not offer a refund. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss, damage or expense sustained by students as a result of an event or circumstance whether arising from natural cause, human agency or beyond our control otherwise.