ATTENDEES MUST ABIDE BY COVID-SAFE GUIDELINES
Prepare for this face-to-face workshop by reading the State Library of Queensland's Conditions of Entry section below in accordance with Queensland Health guidelines.
This is a truly motivating course that is intensely practical. It has pushed my novel development to a new level.
- Sarah Winch, previous Novelists' Bootcamp participant.
Buckle up and turn those ideas into a workable narrative in just one weekend!
Having published over 30 books within 20 years, Kim Wilkins knows a thing or two about planning, starting, and finishing a project in record time. Novelists' Bootcamp is your opportunity to workshop your novel with Kim by your side. Prepare yourself for two full days of intensive brainstorming, plotting, and practical exercises so you can arm yourself with the tools and frameworks to support your story. You will learn how to face your writing fears, create a book map, and guide your ideas into a workable narrative. Successful completion of the course will leave you with a comprehensive plan to guide your first draft.
Please note that this course is for emerging writers who have an idea for a new novel project. It is not suitable for writers who have already written the draft of their novel.
Admission to this course is by submission to ensure that projects are at a suitable stage of development; you will not be assessed on your writing. To apply, please fill in the online form here. Queensland Writers Centre will contact you to finalise payment once your submission has been accepted.
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this Bootcamp, you will be able to do the following:
Work independently on the first draft of your novel
Retain a comprehensive guide to the events of your novel
Have a tightly plotted first quarter of your novel
Brainstorm the middle sections of your novel
Set goals for the ending of your novel
Develop your writing craft through reading
Dates / Times
Saturday, 6 March, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday, 7 March, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Format
This is a bootcamp; an intensive course run over two consecutive days with a focus on craft and sustainability. It is a level 2 course, suitable for intermediate writers and above.
More information on program formats and level definitions can be found here.
About Professor Kim Wilkins
Professor Kim Wilkins is a Brisbane writer who has published 30 books across 20 different languages. She writes fantasy under her own name and contemporary women's fiction under her pseudonym, Kimberly Freeman. She has been a bestseller in several countries, and has won or been shortlisted for many awards.
Conditions of Entry
State Library of Queensland are open in line with the Queensland Government’s Roadmap to easing restrictions. The health and safety of our staff and visitors is our top priority.
1. You will not be able to enter State Library if:
You currently have COVID-19.
You have been told to quarantine.
You are unwell or are displaying COVID-19 or cold/flu symptoms, no matter how mild.
You have been in contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
You have returned from overseas travel in the last 14 days.
You have returned from a declared COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days.
2. Use the hand sanitiser provided before you enter.
3. Your details will be requested via our booking systems, and this information may be forwarded to Queensland Health if necessary for COVID-19 contact tracing procedures.
4. You must leave the building following your booking to allow for spaces to be sanitised in between sessions.
5. Keep 1.5 metres away from others at all times.
6. Only EFTPOS transactions are available at this time (no cash accepted).
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
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.