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How to Make Your Story... Not Suck!
Date: Saturday October 17 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 (2 hours)
Location: Taylors Lakes Hotel
How to Make Your Story... Not Suck! - Editing Workshop with Kat Richardson
Saturday 17th October
9 - 11am (2 hours)
Taylors Lakes Hotel - Room B
Ready to take your story from almost there to actually really good?
In this small-group, hands-on workshop, Kat will guide you through practical editing exercises you can use to strengthen your manuscript and lift the overall quality of your writing.
You’ll be working on your own story in real time, with support and guidance along the way.
Kat brings both industry knowledge and a trained editorial eye, with a Bachelor of Communications (Children’s Literature) from Charles Sturt University and a Graduate Certificate in Writing and Literature (Editing) from Deakin University.
What to expect:
In this small group session, Kat will guide you through practical editing exercises you can use to strengthen your manuscript and lift the overall quality of your writing.
Perfect for creators who want to polish their story, improve their writing, and finally feel confident hitting that next step whether you're self publishing or submitting to agents or publishers.
What to bring:
your charged laptop
notepad and pen
your children's book manuscript (up to 1000 words)
$160 (limited tickets available)
Includes a light snack
ticket price: $160
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