WORKSHOP Complicated People – Writing Complex Characters

Black and white promotional graphic for the workshop Complicated People: Creating characters with depth with Natasha Rai, taking place on Saturday 25 July, featuring a portrait of the presenter and the Hunter Writers’ Centre logo.

Saturday 25 July
1 pm – 5 pm
Belmont Library and limited online places
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The most interesting characters are a little bit complicated. In this workshop, push your characters to their limits to discover their depth and complexity.

WORKSHOP SERIES: Brave Pen Bold Stories with Oceane Campbell

“Brave Pen. Bold Stories. Writing the hard stuff with Oceane Campbell"

Wed 18 Jun — Wed 30 Jul
6:30 pm — 8:30 pm
In-person
Joy Cummings Centre, Newcastle
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Brave Pen, Bold Stories is a four-session creative writing course designed to support you to write and share personal stories, particularly those that involve difficult or transformative experiences. Facilitated by local author Oceane Campbell.

For writers and non-writers who want to turn real-life experience into powerful story.

ONLINE WORKSHOP SERIES: Digital Storytelling with Rory Green

"Digital Storytelling. Online storycraft with Rory Green"

Tue 15 Jul — Tue 5 Aug
6:30 pm — 8:30 pm
Online via Zoom
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Explore how to make stories that are interactive, multi-media and push the boundaries of form.
In this four-week online course, digital artist and editor Rory Green guides you through the tools, techniques, and ideas that define digital storytelling today. Suitable for storytellers of all genres.

ONLINE WORKSHOP: Writing Narrative Comedy with Patrick Lenton

"Narrative Comedy. Make stories funny with Patrick Lenton"

Tue 26 Aug
6:30 pm — 8:30 pm
Online via Zoom
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What makes a story funny? Or more importantly, how do we MAKE a story funny? This workshop with Patrick Lenton will give you the basic tools to create funny scenes, comedically minded characters, and crackling dialogue for any work of fiction or non-fiction.

WORKSHOP SERIES: The Poet’s Compass (Port Stephens) with Gillian Swain

“The Poets Compass. A Workshop Series for Poets.”

Sat 14 Jun — Sat 5 Jul
11 am – 1:30pm
In-person
Tomaree Library, Salamander Bay
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This four-week course equips poets—whether beginners or more experienced—with the tools, skills and confidence to refine and advance their craft.

This workshop is for poets—emerging or experienced—who want to develop their craft and deepen their creative practice.

WORKSHOP: The Poet’s Compass

Banner for "The Poet's Compass: A workshop series for poets with Gillian Swain," featuring Gillian Swain's portrait on a teal background. Text highlights the start date, "Begins 8 Feb."

SERIES OVER
From Saturday 8 February – Saturday 1 March
10 am – 12pm
Wallsend Railway Goods Shed

This four-week course equips poets—whether beginners or more experienced—with the tools, skills and confidence to refine and advance their craft.

WORKSHOP: The Basics of Self-Editing Fiction

Saturday 30 September 2023
10am – 2pm
Charlestown Library

Dive into the world of self-editing with our workshop, ‘Unlocking Your Story’s Potential: The Basics of Self-Editing for Fiction Writers’, a guide to transforming your raw manuscript into a polished piece.