HELLO ....
and
WELCOME

from
VALERIE PARV

Writing has the advantage that it can be done almost anywhere. Next winter I’m off to the Katharine Susannah Prichard Centre in the Perth Hills, Western Australia, where I’ll be the 2012 Established Writer in Residence. As well as pursuing my own projects, I’ll conduct workshops, mentor new writers and participate in the vibrant creative life of the oldest centre of its kind in Australia.

In October 2012 I travel further afield to Daku Resort in Savusavu, Fiji, to conduct a week-long writing retreat in a romantic tropical setting. The resort specializes in creative workshops where you're part of a small group enjoying individual attention while we share the secrets of the writing craft. In the afternoons you can choose to continue your writing, take rewarding cultural excursions, explore Fiji’s beautiful coral reefs, have a spa massage, or read by the pool.

Why not plan to join me in Fiji? It’s a rare chance to talk about your writing, have your questions answered and be guided to the next level, away from everyday distractions. http://www.paradisecourses.com/category/writing

For help with your writing without leaving home, there’s MentorXpress

What is MentorXpress?
MentorXpress is like speed dating for romance writers, giving you a short writer / mentor experience that lets you progress with more confidence.

The package involves submitting a two-page synopsis of your book and up to 45 double-spaced pages of your manuscript in any romance or related genre including single title with romantic elements. You receive three pages of feedback followed by a 25-minute phone call to discuss and answer your questions.

MentorXpress costs $430 (incl GST) and can be purchased through Pegasus Book Orphanage