Changing the Lens
“Margaret Atwood said that if you’re struggling to get writing, you’re afraid of something. In a survey of other writers.” — Workshop with Jacquie McRae
Saturday Keynote: Story Ideas come from the Life you have Lived
When you are searching for a story it is easy to overlook the little things that we all know but we all share. With Janice’s light touch, the small becomes enriched and the unassailable an adventure.
Elements of Creative Prose Writing
Workshop with Thalia Henry and Anne Kayes. “We explore how to gradually introduce and reveal character. We investigate how we can better use language to create mood when we write.”
Self-Publishing Your Book
“In brief, a self-publishing author needs to become his own publisher for all critical decisions” — Workshop with Brian ThurogoodGallery 1
Welcome to our first gallery of presenters and workshops from our 2018 event.
All events took place in and around the Mangere East Community Centre, including the Metro Theatre and the Mangere East Library.
We gratefully thank all the presenters and supporters for making this, our first festival, such a great event.
Stay tuned for the 2019 festival!!