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ONLINE SEMINAR: Ask...About Creative Writing PhDs

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PD Martin, Carrie Tiffany, and Julienne Van Loon

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Summary:

Thinking about diving into a writing project through university research? Find out what it's really like to write a creative work through practice-led research, with frank discussion and tips from writers who've been there. Ask about choosing a supervisor, working through your topic, how to approach study if you're coming back after a break, what to expect (and what not to expect), and find out whether a creative PhD is for you.

A portrait of Carrie Tiffany

Details

This seminar will take place online. Detailed instructions for participation will be provided.

Chaired by Writers Victoria Director, Dr Angela Savage, the panel will comprise writers who've tackled PhD's at various universities, by distance and in-person, with children and without. Come along and find out all you ever wanted to know about creativity in the world of academia.

About PD Martin

PD Martin was born in Melbourne, Australia, and developed a passion for crime fiction and storytelling at an early age. This interest was backed up with formal education through a bachelor of behavioral sciences (with majors in psychology and criminology) and a postgraduate certificate in professional writing (creative writing). Phillipa also writes children's and young adult fiction under Pippa Dee.

 

About Carrie Tiffany

Carrie Tiffany was born in West Yorkshire and grew up in WA. She spent her early twenties working as a park ranger in Central Australia and now lives and works in Melbourne. Her novels, Everyman’s Rules for Scientific Living and Mateship with Birds were widely acclaimed. Her new novel, Exploded View, was published in 2019.

 

About Julienne Van Loon

Julienne Van Loon is an award-winning writer of fiction and nonfiction. She is a Vice Chancellor's Principal Research Fellow in the RMIT School of Media and Communication.

Cancellation Policy

Venue:

Online
Australia

Contact:

Phone: 90947855
Email: [email protected]

Registration for this event ended on 08 September 2020 - 4:00
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