The Historical Novel with Lindz McLeod
Immerse yourself in your chosen era in this historical fiction workshop, as well as explore alternate histories and what might have been.
Messing with the Hero’s Journey with Alison Woodhouse
Reject the traditional narrative arc and see what other stories emerge.
Hawthorn & Hag Stones: Using Folklore to Build a World
Journeying through the old meanings of flora, fauna, strange traditions and rituals, we’ll be looking at how regional beliefs and superstitions can inspire and enrich any novel, no matter the genre.
Writing Science Fiction: Who are we? What can we know? Why are crystalline entities so awesome?
Whether you’re a hardcore sci-fi writer or just starting out, this workshop will help you harness the narrative possibilities of science fiction.
The Write A Novel Festival 2026: Get Ready to Write
An hour-long goal setting, idea-sorting, getting-it-straight workshop that will help you clarify exactly what it is you’re doing and how you’re going to do it. With special guest Emma Robertson!
A Beginner’s Guide to the Publishing Industry with Nikki Moore
Peek behind the curtain of the publishing industry and find out what you need to know on the journey to becoming (and staying) a published author.
Write the Damn Novel: From First to Final Draft with Alice Slater
How do you navigate life and writing? How many drafts is the right number? How the hell do you even write a novel in the first place? Get all your novely questions answered here!
Wild Draft Support Group 2025 with Sarah Lewis
A mid-month check-in support group type of affair for anyone writing a wild draft in June.
Making Magic Real with Leone Ross
How do we make magic in stories feel like it could actually happen? How do we suspend readers’ disbelief and help them roll with the weird?
Making Space for Stories that Hold with Linh S Nguyen
The iconic “hero’s journey” is one way to structure a novel—but it is not the only one. What can Ursula K. Le Guin’s feminist essay “The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction” tell us about story structure?