WRITING FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Eileen Merriman

THE LOWDOWN ON SELF-PUBLISHING

Trudi Jay & Cheryl Phipps

How to be a more PRODUCTIVE WRITER

Kathryn Burnett

Poetic Techniques for Gorgeous Prose

Anne Kennedy

PLOTTING YOUR NOVEL

Anne Kennedy

MAKING YOUR CHARACTERS TALK

Dominic Hoey

HOW do i SIGN UP?

So many ways you can join us at Writefest 2022! Choose the ticket option that suits you best...

• Buy an All Day Ticket and indulge in a full day of writerly goodness - as many workshops as you like PLUS includes Coffee all day, morning and afternoon tea then Happy Hour at the end of the day!

• Time poor? Buy a Single Workshop Ticket and come to the class that suits you. NB: All ticket holders are invited to join us for Coffee & snacks.

• Want to buy an All Day Ticket in 4 part payments? Get in touch and we’ll sort you out.

afternoon workshops

1:15pm - 3:15PM

How to be a PRODUCTIVE WRITER

Want to write more but just can't get started? Or maybe you start but lose motivation along the way? But you're yearning to write - so what the hell is going on? This insightful workshop teaches you the tips and techniques you need to become a more focused and productive writer - and get out of your own way.

2 HOURS — Kathryn Burnett

MAKING YOUR CHARACTERS TALK

Good dialogue is all about hearing the music in everyday language. Dominic will share tips and tricks learnt from 30 years of writing to help you create believable characters and get them talking to one another on the page.

2 HOURS — Dominic Hoey

3:30pm - 5:00pm

FINAL WORKSHOP

“Writing Vile Bitches & Terrible Bastards” - From Hannibal the Cannibal to Snow White's step-mum - I think we can all agree fictional baddies are awesome! Join two writers who revel in all things dark as they track the creation of their favourite scumbags and show you how to avoid cliches and bring humanity to your villains on the page.

1.5 HOURS — Nick Ward, Scott Butler

5:00PM

HAPPY HOUR

Join us for drinks, lots of chat and our prize draw.

Morning workshops

08:30am - 10:00am

WRITING FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Dig into the art of YA novels with successful YA author Eileen Merriman. Learn how to craft YA novels, focusing on characterisation, point of view and pacing - expect writing exercises to be performed in class.

1.5 HOURS — Eileen Merriman

Poetic Techniques for Gorgeous Prose

You’re writing prose (fiction, memoir, short story, personal essay perhaps), but you want your style to be tuned like poetry. Learn how to incorporate poetry techniques like rhythm, sound, connotation and imagery into your prose and make it gorgeous.

1.5 HOURS — Award-winning poet Anne Kennedy

10:30am - 12:30pm

THE LOWDOWN ON SELF-PUBLISHING

Trudi Jaye and Cheryl Phipps take you through the self-publishing process and what it entails. These self-publishing podcasters will leave you with enough information to get you started and an insider’s understanding of how to take next steps.

2 HOURS — Trudi Jay & Cheryl Phipps (SPA Girls Podcast)

PLOTTING YOUR NOVEL

So you’ve got an idea for a novel (however vague), but you don’t know where to start. This workshop presents strategies for growing your idea from kernel to first draft. We will discuss and try out techniques to develop character, find voice, create narrative structure, and to manage your writing journey.

2 HOURS — Anne Kennedy

12:30PM - 13:15PM

LUNCH