Short Fiction Feedback Clinic
Receive personal and insightful feedback on your short fiction in an intimate, supportive class environment.
This short intensive session is for writers who have completed a short story and are in need of feedback, for example before sending it out for publication or submissions opportunities.
Critical comments will be provided on structure, voice and characterisation, as well as on stylistic and other aspects of prose writing as necessary. Each participant will receive written and oral feedback from the convenor, as well as benefit from peer input by reading and responding to the work of all participants.
Application process & application information
Draft stories up to 2,500 words shall be submitted to Queensland Writers Centre by 27 October; draft stories shall also be circulated to all participants. Stories may be incomplete but must be developed enough in order to benefit from the advice offered.
As well as oral feedback on the day, the convenor will also provide written comments on the stories via Track Changes (though not detailed edits, nor corrections as such), and these will be returned on the day of the session.
Staff or tutors from Queensland Writers Centre will assess all applications and will select writers for the course. In the event your application is unsuccessful your course fee will be refunded in full. For more information, contact Queensland Writers Centre on (07) 3842 9922 or at info@qldwriters.org.au.
Format
This is a live stream course with a focus on craft; it will be held online via Zoom. It is a level 2 course for writers to receive personal feedback on a work-in-progress. Submission of work no later than two weeks prior to the course is required.
About Debra
Dr Debra Adelaide is the author or editor of 18 books, including four novels and two collections of short fiction, Letter to George Clooney, and Zebra, winner of the Steele Rudd Award in the Queensland Literary Awards for 2019. Until 2020 Debra taught creative writing at the University of Technology Sydney.
Queensland Writers Centre membership
Consider becoming a member of Queensland Writers Centre ($59-79 / year) to save up to 30% across our Program of workshops, courses and events - including up to $70 on your booking for this course. Queensland Writers Centre membership includes a host of benefits:
Belong to a vibrant community of Queensland writing
Discounts of up to 30% across our Program, services, and competitions
Subscription to the quarterly WQ magazine
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Recognition for your writing achievements in our Member Milestones
Access to Writer's Consults, the Writer's Surgery program and other members only services
Access to member benefits of other state writers' centres in the National Writers Centre Network
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