Queensland Writers Centre partners with Voices on the Coast to present the following workshops, as part of Queensland Writers Centre's annual program of regional events.
E-Books and Digital Publishing with Kate Eltham
What is digital publishing and how does it affect you as a writer? Kate Eltham will introduce you to the new opportunities in e-books, online publishing and digital markets for writers. 
When: Monday 7 June, 10.30am
Where: Voices on the Coast Youth Literature Festival 2010, University of the Sunshine Coast
Cost: $12.50 (for each seminar)
Bookings: Voices on the Coast Festival is taking bookings for this event, phone 07 5477 3437, email voices@immanuel.qld.edu.au or visit www.immanuel.qld.edu.au/voices
Tips for Getting Published with Kate Eltham
Back by popular demand! Join Kate Eltham as she gives a brief introduction to the publishing industry and how to go about getting your writing published.
When: Monday 7 June, 1.15pm – 2.15pm
When: Voices on the Coast Youth Literature Festival 2010, University of the Sunshine Coast
Cost: $12.50 (for each seminar)
Bookings: Voices on the Coast Festival is taking bookings for this event, phone 07 5477 3437, email voices@immanuel.qld.edu.au or visit www.immanuel.qld.edu.au/voices
NeoGeoGraphy
NeoGeoGraphy is a project which brings together creative practice and new technologies to capture the community’s connection with where they live.
It is a project of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council and Queensland Writers Centre with funding support from Arts Queensland and the Australia Council.
NeoGeoGraphy falls under the 3C's Project, or Three Communities, led by Queensland Writers Centre and in partnership with regional councils. Over three years, the Sunshine Coast, Rockhampton and Bundaberg will use digital media and writing to explore environmental themes and regional identity.
On the Sunshine Coast, NeoGeoGraphy will ask creative thinkers to explore and document how the Sunshine Coast community defines itself through place, interaction and time. The project is open to all forms of creative practice and thinking, with an emphasis on innovation.
The project will be based out of the Cooroy Butter Factory and Library, but the ‘community of interest’ maybe anywhere on the Sunshine Coast. The council has a number of community projects which may also be considered.
- Neos can utilise the high speed broadband facilities of the newly developed Cooroy Precinct to produce and upload their work.
- Neos will be expected to attend a number of events at the Cooroy Butter Factory including discussions with key stimulus ‘thinkers’ and contribute to knowledge sharing forums.
- The project will commence in early April and run for seven months, culminating in a showcase at the Cooroy Butter Factory at the end of October.
The application deadline for Neos has closed, and the project is set to kick off in April 2010. For further information contact Megan Marks, NeoGeoGraphy Project Officer, Community Services, Sunshine Coast Council via megan.marks@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au