Are you thinking about writing a book? Maybe you’ve already started, but are struggling to find your mojo? Or perhaps you’re nearly finished and want some help to add those finishing touches and get it out there?
Join Kellie Nissen (book coach and editor with Just Right Words) and Serina Bird (author of The Joyful Frugalista and The Joyful Startup Guide) for a writing workshop on Saturday, 7 May to help write and launch your bestseller.
Course content
- Why writing a book is good for business
- How to generate book ideas
- How to get started – and stay focused
- How to nail that need-to-buy-it title
- How to write a killer book proposal
- How to build your platform
- The importance of editing your work
Your facilitators

Kellie Nissen
editor, just right words
Kellie was a school teacher for 25 years before embracing her love of writing and editing by making it a fulltime career. Kellie is founder of Just Right Words, a writing, editing, proofreading, writing coach and education service. Kellie has a Cert IV in Professional Writing and Editing, and is a member of the Institute of Professional Editors, the Canberra Society of Editors and the Australian Society of Authors.

Serina Bird
author, the joyful startup guide
Serina Bird is author of The Joyful Frugalista, host of The Joyful Frugalista podcast and author of The Joyful Startup Guide. She is a former diplomat, with expertise working in economics and trade. She is a freelance writer for Money Magazine and Canstar, and her articles have appeared in Mamamia, HerCanberra, The Daily Telegraph, Australia’s Best Recipes and Kidspot.
FAQ
When is the event?
Saturday 7 May
9.30am to 12.30pm
Where is the event?
Phynix Initiative
Suite 3, Level 1/59 Boolimba Cres
Narrabundah, ACT
Is it catered?
We will provide tea, coffee and morning tea.
what is provided?
We will provide you with training materials and a supportive environment.
how much does it cost?
$189
are there any discounts?
Yes, we offer an early bird price of $169 for bookings made before 27 April.