Workshops and Webinars

for writers and editors

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For writers

For editors

Writing Salon @ Mt Duneed

We experiment with new ideas and writing techniques, receive and share feedback on our own writing. For writers at all levels.
Online salons starting in term 3 (July 2020).

Your writing coach

A one-on-one coaching relationship can do wonders to develop your writing skills and build your confidence. Work at your own pace – receive professional feedback on your writing projects: weekly, fortnightly or monthly. By phone or videoconference.

Marketing Your Freelance Editing Business

A step-by-step eCourse for Australian editors, offering a comprehensive package of online, self-directed learning, at your own pace.

Marketing Your Part-time Editing Gig

This short eCourse is for professional editors in Australia and New Zealand who want to create a successful part-time business.

Your business coach

Developmental and skills coaching for editors – focus on career progression, business development or specific marketing goals. By phone or videoconference – set your own goals and check in on your progress weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

In-person training and support

During the COVID-19 lockdown period, all in-person workshops and gatherings are temporarily suspended. One-on-one coaching is still available, by phone or videoconference. If you’d like to be notified when the in-person workshops and salons resume, click on the link to express your interest.

For writers

Writing Salon @ Mt Duneed

To experiment with new writing techniques and to share feedback with others of like mind, join the fortnightly Writing Salon @ Mt Duneed.

Workshops for writers

For an in-depth and intensive learning experience, join an occasional writing workshop or bootcamp, such as a day or weekend Creative Writing Bootcamp.

Your writing coach

A one-on-one coaching relationship can do wonders to develop your writing skills and build your confidence. In person (Geelong region) or Melbourne by prior arrangement.

For editors

Workshops for editors

Introduction to Small Business for Editors, Introduction to Marketing for Editors (both full-day intensives). Melbourne and locations across Australia from time to time (ask your IPEd branch to host/organise, or contact Renée to express your interest in a future workshop).

Bootcamp for editors

Full-weekend, full-on intensive training in business and marketing for editors.

Your business coach

Developmental and skills coaching for editors – focus on career progression, business development or specific marketing goals.