The ideal situation is to sit down with me over a coffee and your manuscript, at my home at Coolum Beach – a veritable sanctuary for writers. Fee: $65 an hour plus GST Or, we can communicate on the phone and through email. Praise: ‘Working one on one with Rose Allan is an amazing journey. She has the knack of putting herself in your moccasins, feeling exactly what you want to convey in your story. She asks the questions you need to answer to get the best out of every page. And she is so thorough with the correct wording and punctuation; one feels the flow when reading the finished work. I really enjoyed each session with her.’ Beatrice 'One on one tutoring with you has fast tracked my editing and story skills. I like the way you coach me to intensify and sharpen my writing until what emerges is clear, concise story telling I’m proud of. Our discussions too have broadened my approach and always give me new things to think about. They teach me as much as your question – ‘What are you trying to say?’' Kerry  Tuition (small group)In my home at Coolum Beach Small friendly groups of no more than four people, meet fortnightly at my place for inspiration and ongoing critique of their work. This is an excellent way to build your confidence and your skills as a writer. By committing to this group venture the writer turns from being a hobbyist to being a professional deliberately dedicating regular time to learning the craft. I have seen writers steadily progress from initial uncertainty to confidence in writing in new genres and with different voices; to winning awards and being published. Making like-minded friends is a bonus! Praise: ‘I cannot describe the excitement I felt when I was informed that I had won my first short story competition. I would never have written a short story let alone enter one in a competition if it wasn’t for the help and support of Rose and the members of the writing group. So thank you Rose for your wise words and inspiration.’ Mandy ‘The group brings warmth to the aloneness of writing. It keeps me on my toes, no sloppy writing or clichés. The deadline keeps me productive. And it is a delight to listen to others’ work and to be a part of their journey. Alchemy.’ Julie 'Thank you for a great class last week. Sitting with you and other writers and receiving such a variety of input is invaluable to my writing. I was reading some of my work from when I first started your class about six months ago – the difference I now see in my writing is remarkable. I didn’t realize how much I had learnt. Thank you for your patience and expertise.' Tracy
Student Success: Meg McNaught, Ist Prize Short Story, Sunshine Coast Literary Assn. Comp. 2011 Kerry Mulgrew, 1st Prize Poetry, Sunshine Coast Literary Assn. Comp 2011 Sue Macpherson, Co-Winner Black & Write Indigenous Fellowship, 2011 Times: Monday afternoons, 2-5pm. Wednesday evenings, 6-9 pm, for the diurnally challenged. Fee: $50.00 Contact Rose about Tuition |
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