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BRINGING THE PAST TO LIFE

9/29/2021

 
By Lydia Roberts
UNE lecturer in writing, Ariella Van Luyn, says readers want historical fiction to feel authentic
"This might be a bit creepy for some, but I also like walking in cemeteries to find out about how people lived and died."
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"WHAT is tomorrow’s fish-and-chip wrappings could also be a best-selling novel." 

So says Ariella Van Luyn, a lecturer in writing at The University of New England. Dr Van Luyn will deliver an online workshop for the New England Writers’ Centre on November 13, where she will discuss researching and writing historical fiction.

She says Australian newspapers and magazines found in the National Library of Australia's “Trove” digital catalogue are a rich source of inspiration. That’s also the case with tomes of old newspapers found in local libraries.

“Usually, [the local history collection] is tucked away in a corner of the library and contains all kinds of fascinating books and pamphlets,” Dr Van Luyn says. 
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building a sustainable creative lifestyle

9/14/2021

 
by Lydia Roberts
Move out of pain into health & resilience
Eva Knörles takes a ‘whole body’ approach to address pains associated with repetitive movements experienced by creatives - writers, illustrators, musicians, makers ...
Aches and pains after long periods of focused creativity can often be prevented by making small changes over time.

​That’s the message from massage therapist and breathing educator Eva Knörles, who will be conducting a workshop, Your Creative Body, for the New England Writers’ Centre on Saturday, October 9.

“It’s common for creative people to experience aches and pains associated with repetitive tasks, particularly sitting at a desk and using a keyboard for long hours, or standing at an easel,” Eva says.

“At the workshop, I will take a ‘whole body’ approach to each individual to help address the issues unique to them and the way they like to work."
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Drawing Inspiration From A Prize-Winning Author

9/1/2021

 
by Lydia Roberts
Yumna Kassab's words of encouragement to budding authors
PictureYumna Kassab is a past-winner of the Thunderbolt Prize for Crime Writing (Poetry)
​IT COULD take just 15 minutes a day to turn your dreams into tomorrow's bestseller.
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That's the advice from writer Yumna Kassab, a past-winner of the Thunderbolt Prize for Crime Writing (Poetry).

Kassab, from Western Sydney, wrote her Australiana stories while living and working in Tamworth.

Her first book of short stories, The House of Youssef, was listed for prizes including the NSW Premier's Literary Award and The Stella Prize, so Kassab understands the process behind writing.

"Write for 15 minutes a day," she says.

"Don’t throw the writing out. Don’t tear it up. The writing will add up and when you come back to it later, even if it seems average, you’ll start to notice a progression.


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