READING QUEENSLAND
facilitated by Professor Stephen Torre
The book
We are reading the 2021 Queensland Literary Awards Shortlisted short story collection Ordinary Matter by Laura Elvery (UQP) for the September session of Reading Queensland.
Grab your copy of Ordinary Matter at the SLQ Bookshop and apply your 20% discount through your Reading Queensland membership.
Connect with the author
As a feature of Reading Queensland, we will host a Q&A session with Laura Elvery. Every month moving forward, Reading Queensland will host Q&A's with the authors of the monthly reading, allowing you to put your questions forth to the author directly about their work. Q&A's are free for Reading Queensland members,
A book club for writers
Reading Queensland is a monthly book club showcasing new releases by Australian authors. Held at Queensland Writers Centre, once a month we will meet in the evening to discuss the techniques and the elements of craft used in the featured book of the month. Together we will examine our own responses as readers and writers, craft questions to the author, and gain a better understanding of genre and contemporary market conventions. Wine will be provided.
Get a Reading Queensland book club membership
Join us for the remainder of 2021 with a 4-month Reading Queensland membership:
Get free access to the monthly Reading Queensland Q&A events with leading Australian authors.
Have the ability to pre-submit your questions to the author before the event.
Get free access to the monthly Reading Queensland book club facilitated by Professor Stephen Torre.
Enjoy a glass of wine at the book club sessions (it's on us)
Get 20% discount on select readings through the SLQ Bookshop.
Coming soon: Vote on future books and authors to have on for Reading Queensland.
Queensland Writers Centre members can purchase a Reading Queensland membership at a discounted price.
Learning Outcomes
You will learn how to:
Improve your intuitive understanding of the craft of writing by learning how to Read with Intent.
Analyse works through the lens of both a reader and a writer.
Identify genre and contemporary market conventions through practical exercises and discussions.
Engage thoughtfully with a broader range of works in a variety of genres.
Time and date(s)
Reading Queensland is a membership-based book club that meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 6-8PM at Queensland Writers Centre. The course is suitable for writers and readers of all levels.
The 2021 dates are:
1 September (Q&A on the 3 September)
6 October
3 November
1 December
About Stephen
The 2021 facilitator of Reading Queensland is Professor Stephen Torre, former Professor of English, writer, and executive director of the Foundation for Australian Literary Studies.
Source: UQP
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 the 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. Please check in using the Check In Queensland app, via your smartphone or the at the State Library Front Desk.
3. Your details will also be requested via Queensland Writers Centre's booking systems, and this information may be forwarded to Queensland Health if necessary for COVID-19 contact tracing procedures.
4. Please use the hand sanitiser provided before you enter.
5. Maintain social distance at all times.
6. Only EFTPOS transactions are available at this time (no cash accepted).
These conditions may be subject to change.
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FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
This event is suited for 18+ only.
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?
The Reading Queensland book club will not be live streamed, unless COVID restrictions permit members from meeting at Queensland Writers Centre. In which case, members will be notified.
What's the refund policy?
A Reading Queensland membership is non-refundable.
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 facilitator 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.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
You can contact Queensland Writers Centre by phone: 07 3842 9922
Or email us at: admin@qldwriters.org.au