Get tips, tricks and tools on the craft of writing.
"Finding the form is one of the most exciting and critical parts of writing," says Write-ability tutor Karen Andrews. "I liken the act to opening a toolbox and having a good rummage through as I consider which one will function best for my purpose."
"Work out what conditions you write best in", says Emily Bitto "say, early in the morning when no-one is emailing you, or in a noisy cafe in the middle of the day. You will save a lot of time and angst if you stop trying to work in conditions that aren't right for you".
"What you record in your notebook, no matter how trivial, doesn't sit alone," says WV tutor Laura Jean McKay. "It is part of the political, social and emotional world around you."
"When you are writing a memoir, don't feel you have to tell the reader everything", says Lorna Hendry. "Allow them to make links, draw their own conclusions and interpret events in a way that is meaningful to them."
In this webinar, former Writers Victoria director Kate Larsen answers all your burning questions about the Neilma Sidney Literary Travel Fund. It's the perfect resource for those wanting to apply.
"To write for teens you need to have respect – for their passion, intelligence, complexities and diversity," says YA author and Write-ability tutor Shivaun Plozza. "Be across what your audience wants and never forget that you write for teens, not simply about them."
"People with disabilities have interesting and valuable things to say," says disability activist, writer and performer Jax Jacki Brown. "Ninety percent of people will acquire a disability at some point in their lives. People with disabilities have important things to teach and important perspectives to share which are relevant to everyone."
Writers have explored their bodies through words in a variety of ways.
In this recording of a webinar held in July 2017 as part of the Write-ability Goes Regional and Online program, children's book author Jessica Walton takes us through different examples of text and description and discusses how different approaches to writing about the body.
"Your voice is needed," says Write-ability tutor Jessica Walton. "We need disabled writers writing poetry, novels, essays, picture books, articles, blog posts and tweets. We need disabled characters that reflect the reality of our lives. We need to write ourselves on to every page and platform until our voices are heard."
