Writers Victoria

Join the author of Personal Score: Sport, Culture, Identity Ellen van Neerven as they lead a workshop on developing writing that captures the joys, tensions, and complexities of sport. This course is suited to participants working in any genre or style, from non-fiction to children’s books and poetry, to hone specific skills in narrative, voice, movement and gesture.

This workshop will take place online. Details instructions for participation will be provided.

You Will Learn:

• How to capture movement on the page
• How to develop an authentic writing voice
• How to consider sport against and with different kinds of power
• Practical exercises for portraying sport and people who play sport
• How to add to an archive of texts that offer vital and unique perspectives on sport

About the Tutor:

Ellen van Neerven is an award-winning writer of Mununjali and Dutch heritage. Ellen has authored two poetry collections, Comfort Food and Throat, one work of fiction, Heat and Light, and a non-fiction title Personal Score: Sport, Culture, Identity.   

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: 22 July 2023 - 10:00 through 04:00 pm Where: Online Australia