Macintyre Young Writers Open Writing Competition Launch Friday evening was highlighted by Lisa Gardoll’s ‘Accidental Author’ Guest Speaker spot. Lisa’s authorship and self-publishing journey was well planned and succinct. The audience of 40 plus supporters were, from the start, entertained, informed, humoured, and questioned in one of the most sensitive and emotive presentations experienced in some time. Lisa was acutely aware of her audience both in her book compilation and her presentation. As Lisa explained, “it’s a dry topic.” It needed to be brought alive. What followed were the three phases termed by Lisa as Curiosity and Words, Enhancement and Production.
Saturday morning’s workshop was just as professionally executed and so valuable to those wanting to start their own documentation of family history. Lisa’s focus on the digital enhancement of photographs, more efficient management of research of websites including the National Archives, War Memorial and TROVE opened up a whole new world. Two hours zipped past. We have had a taste of “If not you, then who? If not now, then when?”
Don’t forget, Open Writing Entry Forms can be downloaded from our website: macintyreyoungwriters.weebly.com ,Facebook or email: h.haleyscanlan@gmail.com
Thank you to GRC’s library staff. The library was a perfect space for this event and your contributions to the success of the event valued.
Open Writing Entry Form Info 2022
