The Story Arc with Tony Shillitoe

Description

In this comprehensive intensive, join Tony Shillitoe in dissecting your current writing project under the lens of story arc, characters, settings and conflict.

This six-hour intensive is designed to help you explore, evaluate and consolidate core aspects of your current writing project. You will critically assess the journey you intend to take your readers on, the places they will visit and characters they will meet, the depth you will add to make the journey ‘real’, and why your readers will invest in the journey.

Bring your current project*, whatever its state of development, writing tools, and your curiosity to play, because you will be working on your project and discussing it during this workshop.

*For those who write their manuscript digitally, bring your laptop with your project readily available. For pen and paper users, bring your notes and a draft of their opening and closing chapters (if drafted).

Tony Shillitoe

Celebrated author of the Andrakis (Pan MacMillan), Ashuak and Dreaming in Amber (HarperCollins) fantasy series, Tony Shillitoe also published teenage novels, historical fiction, short stories and poems with traditional publishers and self-publishing channels. He designed and delivered courses in professional writing through Adelaide TAFE and was an accomplished teacher of English before moving to full-time writing in 2023.

FAQs

How do I get to the State Library by public transport?

The 'State Library, Art Gallery, Museum' tram-stop is just outside the State Library. There are bus stops close by, near the War Memorial on North Terrace. The closest train station is the Adelaide city station on North Terrace.

You can plan your journey via Adelaide Metro.

Is there car parking near the State Library?

The nearest car park is Wilson's Adelaide Central car park, 225 North Terrace, next to David Jones.

There is paid (metered) street parking along Kintore Ave and Victoria Drive.

Where is the wheelchair and stroller access?

Access to the Spence Wing first floor and the Mortlock Chamber is via the lift in the glass foyer entrance of the library.

There is on-street disabled parking available on the nearby roads. View more information and maps of Adelaide City Council's Disability parking for permit holders.

How do I check if the Mortlock Chamber is open when I plan to visit?

The Mortlock Chamber may close for private events, check our opening hours for any closure times.

When it is open you can visit the Mortlock Chamber on the ground floor to look at the exhibition bays.  The upper levels of the Mortlock Wing include quiet study areas.

Is there a cafe at the State Library?

Yes, the State Library Cafe is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm and Saturdays from 12 to 4pm.

Find out more about the cafe and resident organisations at the State Library.