MANUSCRIPT ASSESSMENT AT GIRRAHWEEN ON MAY FIFTH

Here is the timetable for the day at Girrahween

WITH GLENDA MILLARD AND CARMEL BIRD

There will be a group of no more than six writers.

They will all have forwarded by email a half page

summary of their manuscript, and two sample pages

of the work. Carmel and Glenda will have read and discussed

these documents together before the workshop.

On arrival at Girrahween writers hand in hard copy of the manuscripts they

plan to discuss and work on on the day.

10 am - 10.30 am

Glenda and Carmel welcome the writers with refreshments.

During this session the writers introduce themselves to the group and briefly

outline the nature and scope of individual projects.

10.30 - 10.45

Writers make written notes of some of the aspects of writing they would

like to cover during the day. Carmel and Glenda collect these notes.

10. 45 - 11.30

Glenda and Carmel give presentations of their own experiences as writers.

11.30 - 12.30

Carmel and Glenda answer the questions submitted in writing, and

broaden the discussion.

12.30 to 1.30

A delicious country style lunch will be provided.

During lunch Glenda and Carmel will withdraw to get an overview of

the manuscripts, and discuss with each other various approaches to

them.

1.30 to 3.30 pm

Individual consultations with both Carmel and Glenda.

Writers who are not in consultation at any time will be free to discuss

things with other writers, and to explore the house and garden.

Writers will receive notes on their work, and a range of suggestions for

future treatment of their manuscripts, as well as details of possibilities for

publication.

3.30 to 4pm

A general discussion led by Glenda and Carmel.

NOTE

Girrahween(which means 'place of flowers') is a delightful Victorian house in Maldon, a picturesque goldfields

town in central Victoria.

Bendigo resident Glenda Millard, who is a celebrated author of children's picture books and young

adult fiction, uses Girrahween as a house where she writes, and to which she invites

writers and illustrators for various literary events.

The house is furnished in keeping with the Victorian era, and the broad garden is filled with both native

and exotic plants.

This place is a haven and an inspiration for writers and illustrators, and people who come to events here

can enjoy visiting the sights of Maldon and sampling the cafes and the lovely local B&Bs.

Address:

Girrahween

108 High Street, Maldon.