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Wednesday 24 to Tuesday 30 September 2025, online Full Price: $225 Member: $170 Conc Member: $145 Aspiring Emerging Developing This writing course, Online: Writing From Life with Amra Pajalić, takes place online. In this course with award-winning author, editor and teacher Amra Pajalić, you will learn about the features and expectations of writing from life, finding ideas through research, as well as how to identify the theme of your memoir, and how to develop their purpose in life writing. Using memoir, you will explore writing techniques and delve into the structure of chapters, stand-alone pieces and overall narrative arc of a piece of life writing. You will also draw on narrative writing techniques, such as imagery and characterisation. As well as covering the possible obstacles of writing from life, you will consider how to submit stand-alone chapters and extracts to develop your publication portfolio. Expected learning outcomesIn this workshop, participants will:
Participant requirements Internet access and confidence using basic computer software are essential for this program. Is this course right for you? Please read our FAQ> for important information before enrolling. If you have questions about this course, please contact us. 
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Are you an author ready to launch your book but overwhelmed by the idea of marketing? In today's episode of Amra's Armchair Anecdotes, I shared practical, soulful strategies to market your book without selling your soul. From mastering metadata and creating a killer blurb and genre-specific cover, to building buzz with social media, newsletters, and launch teams—I covered everything you need to connect your story with readers who need it most. Remember, marketing is just another form of storytelling and connection. Check out the full episode for actionable tips and templates to make your book’s journey a success! Check out the full episode atwww.amrapajalic.com/podcast.html https://www.amrapajalic.com/podcast.html I’m thrilled to share that my upcoming novel Time Kneels Between Mountains is now available for early review on NetGalley! This is your chance to read the book before it launches on 1 November, and all I ask in return is your honest review. 📖 How to request a free review copy: 1. Go to NetGalley 2. Create a free account (if you don’t already have one) 3. Search for Time Kneels Between Mountains by Amra Pajalić 4. Click “Request” – and I’ll be thrilled to see your name pop up! Your review—whether on NetGalley, Goodreads, Amazon, or your blog—helps amplify this story and spread the word about a novel that took seven years to bring to life. Thank you for your support. I can’t wait to hear what you think. Or use this link: https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/book/660020  After seven years of writing, researching, and rewriting, my novel Time Kneels Between Mountains is finally ready to meet the world—and I’d love for you to be part of its journey. On 3 September, I’ll be launching a Kickstarter campaign to bring this book to life. The campaign will run for 30 days, and if it’s successful, I’ll be ordering books in time for a huge launch party on 1 November — complete with music, catering, and celebrations to mark this incredible milestone. But here’s the thing: Kickstarter rewards early momentum. The more followers a campaign has before launch, the more visible it becomes to others. That’s why I’m asking you to take 10 seconds today to: 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pishukinpress/timekneels👈 (You’ll be notified when the campaign goes live.) By clicking “follow,” you’re showing Kickstarter this project matters—and helping it reach more readers who believe in the power of stories to bear witness, heal, and inspire. This novel is so close to being real. Your support now—just by following—makes a huge difference. |
AuthorAmra Pajalić is an award-winning author, an editor and teacher who draws on her Bosnian cultural heritage to write own voices stories for young people, who like her, are searching to mediate their identity and take pride in their diverse culture. She writes memoir, young adult and romance under the pen name Mae Archer. newsletterSign up and receive free books.
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