Description

Earthmender Fiction is part of the #OverDystopia movement. People want to imagine better futures in order to create better futures. We will be writing stories about mending our relationships with one another and with all living things on Earth.

As part of this process we will be creating a zine, so that you can see your writing in print.

This course will help you to understand Earthmender Fiction. Most importantly you will learn how to effectively create these sorts of stories for the media of your choice: novel, short story, graphic novel, electronic game, or film and television. Let's raise some awareness!

This activity is open to people 14 to 28 years. 

Please contact us to enquire on 9433 3744.
What to bring

• Your preferred writing equipment: pen/paper, laptop or tablet.

As per government requirements you must be fully vaccinated or have an Australian Immunisation Register medical exemption before entering Living & Learning Nillumbik.

Venue
This course is held at our Panton Hill Neighbourhood House – 18 Bishops Road, Panton Hill

About the Tutor

Katherine Phelps is a local resident who spent a number of years lecturing on storytelling for computer game design at RMIT, Victoria University, and a little bit with Melbourne University.
 
During lockdown Katherine was still presenting papers at international conferences and listening in on the latest research in storytelling. Katherine is also currently very involved in the fields of Solarpunk, Hopepunk, Cli-Fi, and literary activism to raise awareness of environmental issues.

Concession fees

Concession fees are available to holders of Health Care Cards, Pension concession cards or Veterans Gold cards.  If you are eligible, please select the concession fee when enrolling and click "calculate discount'.  You may be asked to present your card for verification when attending the course or activity.