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Travel Writing and Memoir Writing - Where to Start?

Local Word Writers Festival

2023-08-26 14:00:00 2023-08-26 15:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Travel Writing and Memoir Writing - Where to Start? Local Word Writers Festival is an annual two-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and author in-conversations for writers and readers. Torquay Library -

Saturday, August 26
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-26 14:00:00 2023-08-26 15:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Travel Writing and Memoir Writing - Where to Start? Local Word Writers Festival is an annual two-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and author in-conversations for writers and readers. Torquay Library -

Local Word Writers Festival is an annual two-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and author in-conversations for writers and readers.

What is it really like to be a travel writer? How do you balance the mix between the privilege of regular travel and the reality of a lot of hard work, hectic schedules and hustle? And how do you even get started?

As well as providing plenty of tips, this presentation will examine how to write memoir in a travel context, including the importance of storytelling, writing techniques (developing characters, building suspense and conflict, foreshadowing, setups, flashbacks), and the overall process from writing to editing and publishing.

Laura Waters is a Geelong-based travel writer and author whose work has appeared in publications such as Escape, Explore, Australian Traveller, NZ Herald and Australian Geographic. She is author of Ultimate Walks & Hikes Australia and Bewildered, winner Best Travel Book at the 2021 ASTW Awards for Excellence.

* Up to 50 participants  |  * Suitable for anyone aged 16+ interested in becoming a travel writer.

Don't forget to check out our other Local Word sessions!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures | Festivals | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

Torquay Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0667

Hours

Torquay Library

Mon, Feb 03 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Feb 04 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Feb 05 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Feb 07 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Feb 08 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 1:30PM to 4:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0667

About the Library

Located in Torquay’s Surf City Plaza, adjacent to the Surf World Museum and Community Hall, Torquay Library is a popular community gathering space, particularly for families and holidaymakers. The branch features zones for reading, studying and working, a dedicated area for children, public access PCs and free WiFi. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, and many events and programs for adults are also run throughout the year.

Upcoming events

Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in... more
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in a friendly environment. Suitable for beginners and advance players. Ages 8-15

Tue, Feb 11, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Feb 14, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Mon, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in... more
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in a friendly environment. Suitable for beginners and advance players. Ages 8-15

Tue, Feb 18, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+

Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Feb 21, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Mon, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in... more
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in a friendly environment. Suitable for beginners and advance players. Ages 8-15

Tue, Feb 25, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Feb 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Talk-Sing-Read-Play with your child every day to help grow minds, learn words and bond together. An interactive... more
Talk-Sing-Read-Play with your child every day to help grow minds, learn words and bond together. An interactive session for caregivers of children aged 0-3 years including playtime.  

Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+

Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Feb 28, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Mon, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in... more
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in a friendly environment. Suitable for beginners and advance players. Ages 8-15

Tue, Mar 04, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+

Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Mar 07, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.