Set For Success with Dr Rashida Murphy

This event is delivered as a part of PCWC's Sector Session series; a series of relaxed, informal Q&A's with some of the most experienced practitioners in Perth's creative writing industry.

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Peter Cowan Writers Centre invites you to join with Rashida Murphy as she takes you through the winning ways of writing for competitions. While there can never be a guarantee you will win there are certain things you can do to be, at least, in the running.

Competitions come in all shapes and sizes and Rashida has judged many types, most notably the WA Premier’s Literary Award and The Hungerford Award. With years of experience, Rashida is across what you need to do to make sure your work remains in the ‘under consideration’ pile. What are competitions looking for? What are best practice standards? Do I really need to follow all those competitions rules (Yes!)? There are a range of choices writers can make to help give their entries the best chance at success. Rashida will talk you through these whether you are entering flash-fiction, short stories, or a novel. So, come along with all your questions and ideas and get tips and tricks from a well-respected writing judge!

We are thrilled Rashida is returning to PCWC for this special event. Rashida is one of our founding members and it was a delight to welcome her back as our judge for the Peter Cowan 600 Word Short Story Competition this year. It is a wonderful opportunity for our members, and writing friends, to engage with a writer with years of writing experience - who is also a judge with years of reading experience. We are all looking forward to placing on many shortlists – if not winning!

You can find out more about Rashida at rashidawritenow – It's only words

PCWC members and WUWA members free. Non-members $10. Bookings essential.

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This Sector Session event takes place during the monthly meet for the Short Story group. Having been inspired to enter competitions, if those competitions are short story ones you might like to join the group to help develop your work. Jonathan Catling, our short story convenor will be there to answer your questions after the session.

Host or Publisher Peter Cowan Writers Centre Inc.