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Ledger Awards Judging Panel
Posted on March 3, 2018 by Julie in Comics / Visual Storytelling, Graphic Novels, NewsJulie Ditrich has been appointed as one of the judges for the Ledger Awards, which acknowledge excellence in Australian comics and graphic novels. She joined a prestigious panel that includes Philip Bentley, Mal Briggs, Christopher Downes, Jeremy Macpherson and Lucas Testro. The awards have closed for 2017, and the short list and winners will be […]
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“Unblock Your Creative Block” Melbourne Masterclass
Posted on September 16, 2016 by Julie in News, Professional Development, Workshops / SeminarsJulie Ditrich will be presenting a masterclass for comics creators, authors and illustrators called “UNBLOCK YOUR CREATIVE BLOCK: How To Access Your Infinite Imagination and Free Your Creativity” in Melbourne in October 2016 at The Wheeler Centre. Creative blocks come in different guises and strengths, but the solution lies in understanding how creativity works within […]
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Graphic Novel Focus at Book Expo Australia
Posted on September 16, 2016 by Julie in Comics / Visual Storytelling, Conventions & Expos, Graphic Novels, News, Panel Sessions, Workshops / SeminarsJulie Ditrich, in conjunction with Comics Mastermind™, is proud to partner with Book Expo Australia (BEA) to showcase Australian comics and graphic novels to mainstream publishers, booksellers and readers. BEA is a dedicated event for national and international publishers and authors to meet and interact with avid book lovers. The Expo will be held on […]
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Exploding Comics Careers… Hard Work and a Bit of Hope
Posted on August 20, 2016 by Julie in Books & Comics Projects, Comics / Visual Storytelling, NewsJulie Ditrich received a lovely mention in a recent interview with fellow comics creator Christopher Sequeira on the “There are Inkspots on My Page” website. The following question was posed to Chris: The Australian comics industry has grown considerably over the last few years. Are there any up and coming artists/writers that you’re excited about? […]
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Australian Comix Creatrix Art Exhibition
Posted on June 22, 2016 by Julie in Art Exhibitions, Comics / Visual Storytelling, NewsAustralian comics writer Julie Ditrich will have her work featured in the Comix Creatrix Exhibition to be launched at Liverpool Library on Monday 4 July 2016 as part of the annual Comic Con-versation event. Inspired by the Comix Creatrix exhibition at House of Illustration in London, Liverpool City Library presents the works of some of Australia’s leading and […]
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Comics Mastermind™ to Launch in Canberra
Posted on February 15, 2016 by Julie in Comics / Visual Storytelling, Professional Development, Workshops / SeminarsJulie Ditrich will be launching her new business Comics Mastermind™ in Canberra in February. Comics Mastermind™ is an Australian-based professional development service that provides assessments, masterclasses, short courses, and coaching for evolving comics creators who want to transition from hobbyists to professionals and connect powerfully with their readers. Julie will also be presenting a Breakout Session […]
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Comics Workshops at ACAF
Posted on February 15, 2016 by Julie in Workshops / SeminarsJulie Ditrich will be presenting several comics workshops at the inaugural Australian Comics Arts Festival (ACAF) in Canberra in February. ACAF is a two day celebration of comics, graphic novels, artists, authors, publishers, colourists, inkers, letterers and all things comics. It will be held on Saturday 20 and Sunday 20 February 2016. Julie’s workshops include: […]
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Creative Doorways at Comic Con-versation
Posted on August 26, 2015 by Julie in Workshops / SeminarsJulie Ditrich will be presenting a workshop entitled “Creative Doorways: How to Find Your Comics Story Entry Points” at the upcoming Comic Con-versation event. The workshop focuses on how comikers can access their ideas via dream imagery, personal experience, art, photography and more in order to ignite their creative imagination and manifest exciting stories. The workshop […]
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Welcome
Posted on August 6, 2015 by Julie in Connecting, NetworkingWelcome to the Julie Ditrich website. I have been working as a writer, editor and publications manager for over 20 years and have freelanced since 2004. I have attracted most of my work, which is only partly represented here, via word-of-mouth so up to now I have spent time constructing other people’s websites rather than my […]
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