Writers Victoria

It’s true that audio recording – and thus podcasting – is more approachable to many than it’s ever been. Yet the craft of making something that sounds good, holds interest and resonates with listeners is a skill like any other. What different approaches to audio storytelling might suit writers? What possible experiences can you offer a listener? And how might you approach various forms of collaboration?

Over three extended workshop sessions, you’ll be guided through your own audio production – from conceiving and shaping your ideas to developing your listening and practical skills. Using tools you have at hand or within reach, you’ll share ideas, cultivate your inner (audio) editor and grow intimately familiar with a uniquely social, open-ended medium. 

This course will take place online. Detailed instructions for participation will be provided.

Sunday October 29, 10am-4pm

Sunday November 12, 10am-4pm

Sunday November 26, 10am-4pm

You Will Learn:

• How to develop, define and reassess an idea for an audio project  
  How to think like a producer, work ethically and make the best recordings you can  
  How to edit and share audio  
  How to manage your workload and approach collaboration  
  Ways in which you can extend your skills beyond this workshop

About the Tutor:

Jon Tjhia (Naarm/Melbourne) is an artist, writer and editor working through radio and podcast, literature, photomedia, music and publishing. Some of his recent work is published by Un Magazine, LIMINAL, the Powerhouse Museum and Pantera Press. He’s a member of the Manus Recording Project Collective and a co-founder of Paper Radio. As the Wheeler Centre’s senior digital editor, he co-founded and published the Australian Audio Guide as well as award-winning projects including the digital publication Notes, and The Messenger, a podcast.

Not a Member?

Members of Writers Victoria receive up to 37% off the full price of our workshops, seminars and courses. In addition, members have access to a range of other discounts and opportunities and receive a subscription to 'The Victorian Writer' magazine. Memberships start from just $50. Find out more about becoming a member here.

Book early to access our early bird prices! These expire 9 days before the course begins. Please keep in mind that our workshops require a minimum number of participants to run, so booking early also helps ensure that a workshop will go ahead. 

When: 29 October 2023 - 10:00 through 26 November 2023 - 4:00 Where: Online Australia