Toowoomba Chapter of Omega Writers invites you to retreat at the long awaited return of the Chapter-hosted retreat. The 2023 venue is the beautiful Camp Somerset, strategically positioned 1.5 hours from Brisbane and Toowoomba, in the hills just a half-hour from Esk, Queensland.
- Guest speaker: Best-selling Australian Author, Meredith Resce; http://www.meredithresce.com
- Dates: 4pm Friday the 5th to 12pm Sunday the 7th of May, 2023
- Location: Camp Somerset, The Lodge
- Address: 1180 Stanley Pocket Rd, Crossdale QLD 4312, Australia, Phone: +61 7 5426 0126
- Website: https://www.campsomerset.org.au/new-complex
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Retreat Schedule
A detailed event schedule will be circulated closer to the date, but details of Saturday’s morning and afternoon sessions are below:
Morning Session: Keynote speaker, the ever inspirational Meredith Resce, best-selling Australian author, will bring keys on bringing your writing to life.
Afternoon Session: A panel on the changing face of publishing. Panellists:
- Meredith Resce
- Rochelle Stephens (amazing Publisher/Commissioning Editor for Rhiza-Wombat Publishing);
- Jeanette O’Hagan (editor and indie publishing extraordinaire)
Registrations close: Friday 21st April (though early bookings are helpful for event logistics)
Critique/Mentoring and Publishing Appointments
Critique and mentoring appointments can be booked with:
- Meredith Resce (Best-selling Australian Author; http://www.meredithresce.com/)
- Nola Passmore (Editor, The Write Flourish; https://www.facebook.com/TheWriteFlourish/)
- Jeanette O’Hagan (Young adult fantasy author and editor; http://jeanetteohagan.com/)
Requirements: 4, double-spaced pages of your work plus a one-page synopsis; Preferably submitted ahead of appointment.
- Note: Appointments for mentoring and/or critique can be booked upon arrival at the retreat, however, it would be helpful to our mentors/editors if bookings can be made ahead of the retreat
Publishing Appointments
Rochelle Stephens, Publisher/Commissioning Editor for Wombat Rhiza Books, is offering a discount rate that weekend only for an appraisal/publisher pitch (appraisal is usually $99), providing attendees an opportunity to skip the slush pile. Note: limited spaces available, so get in quick. https://wombatrhiza.com.au/appraisals/
Requirements: 9, double-spaced pages of your plus a one-page synopsis. No pre-submission.
Details and what to bring
Note: Due to Camp Somerset’s location, depending on your internet/mobile provider, internet connection may be limited.
There have been some changes to accommodate the new venue, so please read the details carefully for these changes when you register.
- Attendees must supply their own bed linen, towels and toiletries as these are not provided by the facility.
- If attendees have any special mobility/sleeping needs, we will try to accommodate these as best as able.
- Note: The facility has a pool for guest use. Towels must be provided by guests.
Meals included: Supper Friday evening; Breakfast, morning/afternoon tea, lunch and dinner Saturday; Breakfast, morning tea Sunday.
- Please note: Friday dinner and Sunday lunch are not provided. Please bring your own or make arrangements for these meals. There is a shared kitchen in each apartment and pub/restaurants/cafes in the town of Esk, half-an-hour from the Camp Complex.
- Dietary needs can be selected when booking (Note: multiple options can be selected)
Bookings
$230 Member, full retreat
$265 Non-member, full retreat
$75 Member, day attendee
$95 Non-member, day attendee
$30 Member, mentor/critique appointment
$35 Non-member, mentor/critique appointment
$55 Member, publishing appointment
$65 Non-members, publishing appointment
Discount codes are available for members to enter when booking. See the Members Area.
Registrations close: Friday 21st April (though early bookings are helpful for event logistics)