"Perhaps all dragons in our lives are really princesses just waiting to see us
just once being beautiful and courageous."
-Rainer Maria Rilke

2009-2010 Workshops: Introducing the Pro Series & Scholar Series

Weekend Workshops @ Bunya House, 1167 South Pine Road, Arana Hills, Queensland

Creative Writing II: Polish & Publish [Full]
5 & 6 December | Saturday: 2pm-6pm | Sunday: 10am-5pm | Must Have Work-In-Progress  
"The professional writer is the amateur who didn't quit." -Richard Bach
Enhance your writing with a passionate industry pro and join the ranks of writers who take these workshops and get published. Here, we cover the gambit and empower you to run directed, productive writing groups, and to edit your work with verve. Bring up to 5000 words of your writing to collect feedback, discover your strengths, define opportunities for improvement, and get the inside scoop on publishing. Morning, afternoon teas & lunch included.

Enneagram in Depth: Into Character, Into Self
31 January 2010 | Sunday: 2pm-7pm | All Levels Welcome
Afternoon Workshop Rate of $99 | Concession $89
"When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends." -Japanese Proverb
Dr Patrick Oliver and Lauren Elise Daniels partner up to co-facilitate an exploration of this ancient, internationally-embraced personality model as an exemplary creative tool. Journey into self and into self-expression and explore what can make good characters great in your writing.  Join us for lively discussions, writing exercises and afternoon tea.

Writing for Children & Adolescents: Picture Books through Young Adult [YA] Fiction & Non-Fiction
February 2010 | Saturday: 2pm-7pm | All Levels Welcome
Afternoon Workshop Rate of $99 | Concession $89
"Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." -Lewis Carroll
Meet with this team of editors -- Anna Bartlett and Lauren Daniels -- to glean some tips on what children's and young adult [YA] publishers are seeking and how to prepare professional submissions. Find out about the publishing process and how to make your manuscripts more attractive in this competitive business. Afternoon tea included.

Women Who Write: Back by Popular Demand
T.B.D. 2010 | Saturday: 2pm-6pm | Sunday: 10am-5pm | All Levels Welcome   
"Talent is helpful in writing, but guts are absolutely necessary." -Jessamyn West
Designed to refresh and energise, this workshop explores women’s writing in order to cultivate our own craft and confidence. Alongside contemporary and ancestral writers, explore perspectives of identity, spirituality, sensuality and philosophy in an evolving world. Gain momentum with your writing and enjoy the camaraderie. Come for the voices, writing prompts and cake. Morning, afternoon teas & lunch included.

The Memoir: Writing Life Stories & Family Histories
T.B.D. 2010 | Saturday: 2pm-6pm | Sunday: 10am-5pm | All Levels Welcome
"We write to taste life twice." -Anaïs Nin
Everyone has stories to tell. The secret is in arranging them with the focus and devices of good fiction. Through a healthy cross-section of readings, lively discussions and writing exercises, learn how to transform memories into evocative memoirs. Explore the memoir in a supportive atmosphere with a seasoned writer and editor. Bring pen, paper and your own brand of moxie. Morning, afternoon teas & lunch included.

These are small group workshops [5-10 participants] so space is limited!
Two Day Workshop Rates: $210 Per Person | $195 Concession
$195 If you enrol in two or if a friend joins you!

Contact: info@ledaniels.com

Effective Business & Report Writing, Saturday, 13 February 2010: 9am-3.30pm
Professional Editing & Proofreading, Saturday, 20 February 2010: 9am-3.30pm

Grace & Space, with Patrick Oliver & Evelyn Brennan, 24-26 September 2010 @ James Byrne Centre, Toowoomba