We’re bringing some of New Zealand’s top authors to town for two special literary weekends this spring.
Ockham New Zealand Book Award finalists Catherine Chidgey and Brannanvan Gnanalingam will be joined by exciting new novelist Jacqueline Bublitz to speak about their craft and recent works at three special sessions at the Sherwood on Sunday, November 14.
On Saturday, November 13 Catherine will also run an inspirational three-hour short story workshop – and we will host the launch of Laura Shallcrass’s latest picture book.
In another coup for Queenstown, renowned crime-writer and page-turner Paul Cleave will discuss his ideas, inspiration, character development research and the writing process at a special session on October 31. Bring your notebook and plenty of questions.
His publisher, Kevin Chapman, will present a following session where he will give an insight into the publishing process including different types of publishing, researching a publisher, the submissions process and top tips for aspiring writers.
Festival chairperson Tanya Surrey is delighted to have such high calibre writers visiting Queenstown and sharing their knowledge.
“Since establishing the Queenstown Writers Festival two years ago, we have been heartened by the community support locally and across Otago and Southland.
“While the main festival will become a biennial event, the series of speakers and workshops we have organised for 2021 is something we are immensely proud of.
“It has been a difficult time for the arts sector across the country but the outlook for New Zealand writers and readers remains bright.”
Tickets are on sale now at eventfinda. Under Covid-19 alert level 2, numbers will be restricted so be quick to secure your spot.
