Non-fiction
Got an idea for a non-fiction article? Feature article, obituary, personal essay, memoir, travel writing, gonzo journalism - we want it all. Send your pitch to Bel Monypenny: editor (at) expressmedia (dot) org (dot) au. Voiceworks Contribution Guidelines apply, and pitches must be received 3 weeks before the Contribution Deadline to be considered. Upcoming issues and exact pitch deadlines are on the How to Submit page.
Columns
Our columns are made up of the following categories: The Intergoogletube, The Bookshelf, The Arts Lab, The Leisure Lounge and The Newsroom. Within these categories there are a number of columnists pitching each issue on different themes.
For example, The Arts Lab has a rotating roster of four or five columnists covering music, film, visual art, theatre, etc. Each issue, all columnists pitch their ideas and we will publish the strongest one or two per category. This means we have the scope to publish quality work but our columnists won't have to face the burn out of having to write a number of consecutive columns.
The Intergoogletube is all about new media and technology - Web 2.0, online social networking, the how and why of information dissemination in the twenty-first century. Anything related to the written word and publishing industry fits nicely on The Bookshelf. Go to The Leisure Lounge for what the yoof of today are doing for pleasure and style. Finally, columnists discuss the state of the world in The Newsroom.
And remember, column writing is different from regular non-fiction. To begin with, the columns are shorter - the word count is 1400 words - and because columnists are published regularly, we hope that readers will come to know their voice. Also, columnists won't have space to go into the sort of depth and research required of a non-fiction piece. Instead, we hope that our columns offer more personal insight. We're looking for unique, interesting young voices!
Please see our How to Submit page for further submission guidelines.
VOICEWORKS SUBMENU.Long Form Journalism and Feature Writing led by Trent Dalton event date: Saturday Mar 20th, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | Express Media, in partnership with the Queensland Writers' Centre and The Edge presents workshops for young writers in Brisbane. |
From Manuscript to Market: Writing Your First Novel led by Amy Barker event date: Saturday Mar 20th, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | Express Media, in partnership with the Queensland Writers' Centre and The Edge presents workshops for young writers in Brisbane. |
The Queensland mini publication ride event date: Sunday Apr 11th, 2010 - Sunday May 2nd, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | 3pm–5pm Sundays 11 April, 18 April, 25 April and 2 May 2010 |
Signal Program event date: Friday Feb 10th, 2012 - Wednesday Nov 10th, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | The full Signal program is below. Download for workshops and panel sessions for young writers and media makers (13-20).... >> read more |