Writers' Plan with Lori-Jay Ellis

"I found the Writers' Plan workshop extremely helpful and it has inspired me to begin work on my novel. I have begun the process of setting specific, measurable, accountable, realistic and timely writing goals and find I am now able to map out an achievable plan for the year." - Paul Herschell, an aspiring writer.

Get fired up and write with your very own writers' plan! As a writer, it can be difficult to think about large, overarching goals when entering a new project. To say, “I’m going to write a novel and have it completed by X date” is easier said than done. Writers' Plan is a day course that focuses on four achievable blocks: the sustainability of the writer, engagement with an audience, publishing schedule, and craft and conference planning.

With CEO of Queensland Writers' Centre, Lori-Jay Ellis, learn how to be prepared for annual opportunities, competitions, and conferences, plan your online activity, build your audience engagement, and of course, keep on top of your writing! Participants walk away with a clear, concise, and exciting view of their future writing life for the next twelve months.

Learning Outcomes:
Through group work, individual meetings, and activities, you will have a clear idea of how to do the following:
- Make a personal plan so you can sustain yourself writing
- Learn who your audience is and take the steps to engage with them
- Develop a publishing schedule
- Prepare for annual competitions, opportunities, and conferences
- Stay inspired with your craft and keep focused on your writing future