Never get stuck for an idea again! In this interactive workshop, you will literally pick ideas out of a hat to brainstorm your own unique story.
With lots of fun quick-fire exercises, you'll learn the dos and don'ts of good writing and discover tips and tricks on story structure, characters, language features and dialogue. Bring all of your questions for Sally Sutton and come prepared to let your imagination fly!
This workshop is suitable for ages 12 - 18 years old.
About the author/facilitator:
Sally Sutton is the author of more than 40 picture books and junior fiction titles, including the Roadworks series with Brian Lovelock (Walker Books), The Cat from Muzzle with Scott Tulloch (Penguin Random), the Miniwings series with Kirsten Walker (Scholastic) and most recently, the decodable Reading Adventures series Big Mess Jess and Jet Pack Jack with Sunshine Books.
Sally has received multiple Storylines Notable Book Awards and in 2009, won best picture book at the NZ Post Children’s Book Awards with Roadworks, which went on to sell over half a million copies worldwide. She is also the playwright for Hī Hā School Productions, which offers choreographed NZ school productions for primary and intermediate schools.
Do I need to bring anything?
Just bring yourself - we will provide writing materials and some snacks!
Parking:
Free parking behind library and surrounding streets.
Public transport:
Bus stop outside New World opposite the library. See AT's Journey Planner for route details.
Accessibility:
Three mobility parking spaces next to the library building. Ramp access to main library entrance. Automatic entrance doors. Wheelchair-accessible toilets and lifts.
This event is presented by Auckland Council Libraries as part of We Read Auckland / Ka Pānui Tātou i Tāmaki Makaurau.