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.
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!
The Write A Novel Festival Wrap Up & What Next
Debrief, reorient and figure out what your next steps are. Whether you finished your Wild Draft, stalled half way through, hit your plotting targets or got lost in the second act mire, let’s figure it out and keep you moving.
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
Reject the traditional narrative arc and see what other stories emerge.
The Writer Support Group & Write A Novel Festival Troubleshooting Office Hours
Bring us your writerly questions, issues and confusions and we will troubleshoot the shit out of them
The Monday Write Along
Start your week the right way with a gorgeous hour of communal writing.
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.