T C Shelley
T C Shelley has been writing since she was a child, so it makes sense she would want to write for children, and as an educator of children feels comfortable with her target audience. Her novel 'The Monster Who Wasn't' is a middle-grade fantasy and the first in a trilogy.
Shelley lives in Perth, Western Australia.
Talks:
My Writing Journey
Future writers - 45 mins
How I got here, how long it took, and mistakes I made along the way (so you can avoid them).
The Steps to Getting Published
Future authors - 45 - 60 minutes
I have run this past other writers, it's a long if fairly standard process, but it's good to know. Knowing the process makes it easier to set goals and plan for the steps.
What is a Writer?
All ages - 45 mins
Are you really a writer? What does it mean to be a writer? What are the pros and cons of this life style?
Pushing Past Writer's Block
All ages - 45 mins
Most people sabotage themselves at some point, but are writers a little too good at it? Looking at what Writer's Block really is and building tactics to beat it.
Workshops
An Introduction to Story Writing: Characters & Conflict
Beginners/all ages - 90 minutes.
Looking at the basic elements that build good story.
The Internal Journey: Plotting and Planning
Beginners/all ages - 90 minutes.
What do I need at each stage of my story to make it work?
Writing Around the Emotion
Writers/YA/adults - 60 minutes
This is for more confident writers. A way to show the inner workings of your characters, rather than just tell what they are feeling.
How to Construct a Scene
Writers/YA/adults - 60 minutes
Looking at character motivation, moving the plot along, and making the reader want to read the next scene.
Testimonials
The Monster Who Wasn't