From choosing the format, type of structure, beginnings that hook readers, and using ‘show and tell’ techniques.

Bring your idea, writing pad and pens, and enthusiasm. This is a free event that is open to adults and young adults from high school-aged up.

Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland-based writer Maria Gill has a Masters in Creative Writing and a Graduate Diploma of Journalism Studies, as well as a teaching degree.

She has written over 60 nonfiction books including the award-winning ‘Anzac Heroes’ (2016).

This event will go ahead if we are under Covid-19 Alert Level 2 restrictions. Numbers will be limited to allow for 1m physical distancing and everyone is asked to bring a mask (unless they have a medical exemption).

More information.