Travel and discover
with Anita Heiss
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The Tour...
Dublin – find out more about the
opportunities that await you in this
amazing city with Anita!
18th June–26th June
Dublin...
Travel and discover
with Anita Heiss
Anita Heiss has been described as “Aboriginal
Australia’s answer to Whoopi Goldberg” with
“the best legs in Australian literature”.
She’s witty, warm and wild-at-times
but always with a passion for literacy,
love and running long distances.
She is also sensitive, intelligent,
acclaimed and awarded.
This sometimes feisty writer with a
PhD in Communication and Media
knows how to use the power of
words to change the way people
think, feel and behave. Whether
she’s writing bestselling commercial
women’s fiction, non-fiction on
identity and social justice, or
historical novels, Anita has the gift
of telling stories. And she wants to
share her process with YOU!
STOP saying you
want to write a book!
STOP saying you’ve
always wanted to
travel more. START
both with the good
Doctor. Join her in the Irish
literary haven of Dublin in June.
Make this year your year to get
that book inside you, OUT! Make
writing and travel your priority,
and Anita will get you on your
way. With 13 books under her belt
across genres, there’s more than a
few tips she can offer, and lots of
motivation and inspiration to get
you started.
For Anita writing is the chance to use creativity to escape, to heal,
to write the world she wishes we had, and also to make social change.
Travel and discover
with Anita Heiss
Anita Heiss is the author of
non-fiction,
historical
fiction,
commercial
women’s
fiction,
poetry, social commentary and
travel articles. She is a regular
guest at writers’ festivals and
travels internationally performing
her work and lecturing on
Indigenous literature. She is
an Indigenous Literacy Day
Ambassador and a proud member
of the Wiradjuri nation of central
NSW. Anita is a role model for
the National Aboriginal Sporting
Chance
Academy
and
an
Advocate for the National Centre
of Indigenous Excellence. She is
an
Adjunct
Professor
with
Jumbunna Indigenous House
of Learning, UTS and currently
divides her time between writing,
public speaking, MCing, and being
a ‘creative disruptor’. Anita was a
finalist in the 2012 Human
Rights Awards and the
2013 Australian of the
Year Awards and listed as
Australia’s #27 Favourite
novelist. She lives in
Sydney.
Anita’s memoir Am I
Black Enough for You?
has been released in
the US by Uni of Hawaii
Press. In 2014 she was
listed as one of 20
Inspiring Indigenous
Australians Changing
the Face of a Nation,
and her novel Tiddas
was listed in the
50 Great Reads by
Australian Women
in 2014.
Follow Anita on twitter @anitaheiss
The Writing Program
The writing workshop in Dublin will cover the essentials of
novel writing through six structured sessions. Each of these
sessions is personally developed by Anita and will run for
approximately 3 hours in the mornings when you will bright
and ready to engage.
There is also an amazing one to one session where you will be
able to delve deeper into your personal writing challenges and
find solutions with Anita.
Day ONE
Meet & Greet
Meet-and-greet – today being the first day of your exciting travel and
writing experience with Anita, you will have an opportunity to meet both
Anita and the other writers you’ll be sharing the writing sessions with.
Fellow writers with as much passion about writing as yourself!
Day TWO
Session One
Defining your story – writing your synopsis is the first step in any book
writing process. Once you have nailed your story synopsis then the writing
will be much easier. In this session you will refine your synopsis, then your
300 word abstract and your elevator pitch.
Day THREE
Session Two
Writing an authentic human experience – this session aims to get the
creative juices flowing while learning the importance of focusing on your
senses and emotions in all your writing. We will make use of the physical
environment to tap into what your characters (and what your readers) will
see, taste, touch, hear and smell.
Day FOUR
Book signing
in London
Session Three
Creating believable characters and the role of the ‘method writer’ – this
session will consider what readers are looking for in characters and how
you can create those you would like to hang out with in real life, those you
can empathise with, and those you may want to kill! Putting yourself in the
mind of the character is essential for authentic writing.
Day FIVE
Session Four
Writing about place – how to create settings your readers feel like they¹ve
visited through your story and ones that will inspire them to travel to!
Day SIX
Session Five
Plotting your story – most writers are pansters (they fly by the seat of their
pants when writing) but this workshop will show you how plotting aids
the creative process as well as getting your story finished! You can still be
organic in your storytelling and meet your deadlines.
Day SEVEN
Session Six
Why you need other people in your writing process – Many writers
talk about the process as a lonely one, but this session shows how all
writers need to engage with other people in terms of their research –
conducting interviews, reading widely, and seeking feedback on drafts
from ‘relevant’ bodies.
Day EIGHT
Session Seven
The writers tool kit – agents, publishers, building your brand as a writer
and the importance of social media.
Tour Details
Selecting Dublin as the tour venue suits a variety of
writers and travel interests. Dublin has a distinct and
tempting flavour for many visitors.
The friendly and lively reputation of the
Irish people is not the only thing that
makes Dublin a great pick for travel
and a literary workshop. James Joyce
through Ulysses immortalised the city
and its people through his work, and
the city continues to live and breathe
literature. It is also the home of the
Books of Kells, Maeve Binchy, and
children’s illustrator and writer Jon
Berkeley. Dublin was awarded the title
of Unesco City of Literature in 2010. It
is a pleasure to walk around and hard
to walk past live music and good fun
is easy in Dublin.
Travel and discover
with Anita Heiss
BookShop Travel
BookShop Travel is a bespoke tour company based in Sydney, Australia.
Dedication to personal service, access to behind-the-scenes experiences is
what makes a BookShop Travel experience unique. BookShop Travel works
with the most ethical local providers to benefit local communities. We
prepare tours by going to see the countries and to scope and plan activities
personally. We always use local people and families as our on the ground
support and choose our working partners very carefully. BookShop Travel
presents itineraries from direct and relevant experience.
Your BookShop Travel assistant in Dublin
Anna Germaine
Anna Germaine graduated in English and French from University College
Dublin, and became School Administrator for the UCD School of Irish, Celtic
Studies, Irish Folklore and Linguistics. With Irish being the working language
within the School, she subsequently took a diploma in Applied Irish to further
her language studies.
With her love for all things artistic, she undertook studies in Art History,
and was awarded the UCD Purser Griffith Prize in
History of Art. Taking early retirement, she now has
time to pursue her favourite pastime, painting. She
paints in watercolour, and oils, and has exhibited in
Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. A number of her works
have also been acquired by the Irish Government’s
State art collection.
She has three grown-up children, and lives with her
partner, Ronan, in south Dublin.
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Package Details
Tour dates: 18th June–26th June 2016
Package price: $7386 AUD single rate.
Twin share subject to interest and availability.
Single accommodation upgrade subject to availability.
Instalment plan available – $2216 on booking to secure a place.
Second payment of $2585 is due before 9th January 2016.
Final instalment of $2585 is due no later than 8th March 2016.
Early bird discount – 5% Payment in full by 30th Nov 2015.
Introduce a friend... who attends the tour for a $250 discount.
What is included in the cost
• Accommodation in Dublin for 8 nights at the Ashling Hotel
• 16 hours tuition in novel writing with Anita Heiss
• Transfers Dublin on arrival on the 18th June
• Breakfasts
• Cocktail Reception
• Local travel pass to the local tram travel pass – the LAS is the local
Dublin tram line.
• Welcome dinner
• Two group lunches
• Farewell dinner
• Literary Pub Tour. www.dublinpubcrawl.com
• Irish Coastline half day excursion. Transport provided.
• Professional fees and costs for Anita
What is not included in the cost
• Airfares from Australia (or your point of departure) to Dublin.
• Travel Insurance. You must obtain your own travel insurance
• Meals and activities not mentioned in the itinerary or listed as
Suggested Independent Activities.
• Personal expenses such as laundry, mobile phone and other incidentals.
• Transfers on completion of the tour on the 26th June.
Enquiries
Please send enquiries or booking request form to Jenny Gordon
In person
Suite 3, 39 Bay Street,
Double Bay NSW 2028
by phone
+61 2 9922 2260
by email
[email protected]
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