Join us for a writing workshop facilitated by award-winning author and scriptwriter Gavin Strawhan.
The focus of this workshop is on creating and writing characters through dialogue.
Light refreshments provided. Open to adults, ages 18+.
About the author / facilitator:
Gavin Strawhan is the author of the internationally best-selling crime novel The Call, shortlisted for Best Novel at the 2025 Ngaio Marsh Awards, and winner of the 2023 Allen & Unwin Fiction Prize. Recently released sequel Slash continues the story of DC Honey Chalmers. Gavin is also one of New Zealand's most experienced scriptwriters whose works include Filthy Rich, Go Girls, This is Not My Life and Nothing Trivial, among numerous other productions.
Refreshments:
Light refreshments will be provided.
Parking:
Free parking. Time limits between 8am-6pm (120) but after 6pm the car park is not monitored.
Public transport:
Rosebank Road bus stops Stop ID: 1561 Avondale Resthome and Hospital Stop ID: 1441 or 8536, Avondale Shops Nearby bus stops on Great North Rd are Stop ID: 8147 or 8144 Avondale Police Station. Avondale Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. See AT's Journey Planner for route details.
Accessibility:
Two accessible car parks, both entry points are accessible and have automatic doors. Accessible toilet available.
This event is presented by Auckland Council Libraries as part of We Read Auckland / Ka Pānui Tātou i Tāmaki Makaurau.