Rachel Edwards Island Magazine
In an exciting opportunity for writers from around the country, Island is hosting The Longest Write, a fully catered weekend of workshops and writing time dedicated to the art, craft and business of writing.

It will take place over the Winter Solstice weekend of June 22 and 23rd and limited places are available.

The weekend will consist of workshops covering the process of writing, being edited, being published, promotion as well as dedicated writing time and it will be held in historic Highfield House in Hobart’s CBD.

The workshops include David Winter from Text Publishing discussing the industry from the inside and Danielle Wood, award winning novelist on the process of writing.

Last year, when Island hosted a similar event, The Rabbit Hole, as part of the Emerging Writers’ Festival,there was a waiting list – so participants are encouraged to register their interest early.

Following The Longest Write, some ongoing editorial feedback from Island staff will be provided tor participants.

Lunches of delicious, seasonal Tasmanian fare are included and for those travelling from interstate, Island can arrange a couch-surfing style billet.

It is expected that The Longest Write will work in a symbiotic way with Dark Mofo, which promises the most exciting Tasmanian Winter in a long time.

One of the ways The Longest Write plans to work in symbiosis with Dark Mofo is by enouraging all workshop participants to join the nude solstice swim, scheduled for 7.42 am on Saturday 22nd – a mere 2 hours before the first workshop of the day begins.

It’s easy to apply – send a short bio and a proposed writing project (if you have one) to [email protected] – and payment can be made on our website $180 for the whole weekend).

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