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Write-ability - Opportunities for Writers webinar (online)

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Jessica Walton

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Emerging writers are sometimes so busy 'emerging' they don’t know about the opportunities that can help kickstart projects and careers. When you do start looking at what’s out there, it can seem overwhelming or intimidating. This webinar will outline some of the opportunities available to Victorian writers, with a focus on emerging disabled writers. Jess Walton will explore grants, fellowships and competitions, including when to apply. These will include opportunities aimed specifically at disabled writers, such as the unique and important Write-ability Fellowship program from Writers Victoria, as well as opportunities aimed at all Victorian writers.

A photo of Jessica Walton holding Introducing Teddy.

Jessica Walton

Details

This free webinar is part of the Write-ability Goes Regional and Online program for writers with disability, but it is open to all.

You will learn

  • which grants, fellowships and competitions are available to emerging writers with disability in Victoria, and when to apply
  • about the Write-ability Fellowship program from Writers Victoria
  • about publications that are specifically seeking work from writers with disability
  • which other spaces and resources are available to writers with disability, including where to find other writers with disability on social media

About Jessica Walton

Jessica Walton is a 2017 Write-ability Fellow, picturebook author, teacher, parent, daughter of a trans parent, and proud queer disabled woman. She wrote 'Introducing Teddy: a story about being yourself' to help explain gender identity in a simple, positive way to her kids. 'Introducing Teddy' began as a Kickstarter project, and has now been published in the US, UK and in Australia by Bloomsbury. It has also been translated into nine other languages. Jess lives in Pakenham with her wife, kids and cat.

About Write-ability

Write-ability Goes Regional and Online has been assisted by the Australian government through the Department of Communication and the Arts’ Catalyst—Australian Arts and Culture Fund. Write-ability is also supported by the Grace Marion Wilson Trust. The Write-ability program is a partnership between Writers Victoria and Arts Access Victoria.

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Recommended requirements for webinar access:

On a PC
· Internet Explorer 9, Mozilla Firefox 34, Google Chrome 39 (JavaScript enabled) or the latest version of each web browser
· Windows XP, Windows Server 2008 or later
· Cable modem, DSL or better Internet connection (1 Mbps or faster)
· Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB or more of RAM

On a Mac
· Safari 6, Firefox 34, Google Chrome 39 (JavaScript enabled) or the latest version of each web browser
· Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) or newer
· Cable modem, DSL or better Internet connection (1 Mbps or faster)
· Intel processor (2GB of RAM or better)

On an iPad, iPhone, Android or Windows mobile device
· Free GoToWebinar app from the App Store, Google Play or Windows Store
· Strong WiFi connection

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Registration for this event ended on 14 March 2018 - 12:30
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