Summer School: Popular Fiction

Friday 13 January 2012, 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Presented by: James Phelan
Rating: Early and Emerging
Type: Workshop

Learn what it takes to create a successful commercial novel. This day will cover both adult and young adult popular fiction covering aspects of genre writing, character development and the creative process.

James Phelan is a Melbourne-based writer. His first book was the author interview collection Literati: Australian Contemporary Literary Figures Discuss Fear, Frustrations and Fame (John Wiley, 2005). His bestselling Lachlan Fox thrillers include Fox Hunt (Hachette), Patriot Act, Blood Oil , Liquid Gold and Red Ice. His ALONE trilogy of YA post-apocalyptic novels are Chasers (Hachette), Survivor and Quarantine (2011). James has written for a variety of newspapers and magazines, and has contributed to short story anthologies and serialised novels. He is currently working on a new adult thriller, a 13-part YA series and several film projects. James is published in over 120 countries. www.jamesphelan.com

Early birds receive 10% discount. Offer closes 21 December.

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Please note our office will be closed from 21 December and will not re-open until Monday 9 January. Writers Victoria cannot provide refunds for any cancellations after 21 December.

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