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SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice with Sue Lawson
LOCATION:Newcomb Library\nNewcomb Library
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DESCRIPTION:Finding your voice requires the courage to try new techniques 
 and experiment. Whatever your goal\, this workshop will help you build con
 fidence and allow you to write from your heart..\nhttps://grlc.libnet.info
 /event/13943722
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Writers are always encouraged to &lsquo\;f
 ind their own voice&rsquo\;\, but like all aspects of writing\, this is ea
 sier said than done. Finding your voice requires the courage to try new te
 chniques and experiment.</p>\n<p>Geelong author\, Sue Lawson\, will guide 
 you through exercises and techniques that build your confidence and help y
 ou tap into your creative flow.</p>\n<p>Whether your goal is to begin a jo
 urnal\, spruce up your newsletter\, start a blog or publish a book\, this 
 workshop will strengthen your &lsquo\;writing&rsquo\; muscle\, build confi
 dence and allow you to write from your heart.</p>\n<p>Award-winning author
  <strong>Sue Lawson</strong> is passionate about encouraging people&rsquo\
 ;s love of writing and reading. Her novels\, including <em>Pan&rsquo\;s Wh
 isper</em> and <em>Freedom Ride</em>\, are recognized for the sensitive wa
 y they explore the exciting and heartbreaking complexities of adolescence.
  Sue collaborates with other writers\, including Boonwurrung Elder\, Aunty
  Fay Stweart Muir\, to create books that explore and celebrate Australia&r
 squo\;s First Nations&rsquo\; people and their rich culture and history. A
  former teacher and journalist\, Sue spent nearly 20 years in radio\, work
 ing for both ABC and commercial stations. She currently writes full-time\,
  runs workshops and author talks and facilitates literary interviews and f
 estivals.</p>\n<p><em>Up to 25 participants aged 16+. Suitable for writers
  of all skill levels.</em></p>\n<p><em>$40* or $20* for Concession Card Ho
 lders (all cards accepted).</em></p>\n<p><em>*Please note\, you must be a 
 Library Member to attend paid events at the Local Word Writers Festival. M
 embership is free and available immediately online - visit <a href="http:/
 /www.grlc.vic.gov.au/services/join-library" target="_blank" rel="noopener"
 >www.grlc.vic.gov.au/services/join-library</a></em></p>\n<p><em>Local Word
  Writers Festival is an annual event of local writers presenting workshops
 \, presentations and panel discussions for writers and readers.</em></p>\n
 <p><strong>For the full program of 14 events being held across the region\
 , visit&nbsp\;<a href="http://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/localword" target="_blan
 k" rel="noopener">www.grlc.vic.gov.au/localword</a></strong></p>\n<p><img 
 src="https://static.libnet.info/frontend-images/editor/grlc/Local_Word_202
 5/local-wordprimary-logo-full-color-cmyk.jpg" width="220" height="217" alt
 ="" /></p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\nhttps://grlc.libnet.info/event/13943722
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