Sarah Giles

Part creative development, part networking, part writing group, the Established Author Forum features in-depth lectures at a high level from prominent writers on the topics they know best, as well as an opportunity to ask questions about their work and your own. After each lecture, writers share wins, frustrations, opportunities and industry developments within a social setting. All sessions will take place at The Wheeler Centre, unless otherwise noted. Thursday 29 February, 6.30pm Featuring Cate Kennedy on Building and Modulating Tension in Your Narrative, exploring ways to deepen your understanding and use of pacing in prose. Thursday 13 June, 6.30pm Featuring Jane Harrison on Lessons from Theatre, considering ways to deepen your understanding of characterisation and dialogue through playwrights’ tricks. Thursday 24 October, 6.30pm Featuring Melanie Cheng on Balancing Writing with Life, examining competing demands on writers’ time and mental energy. Thursday 21 November, 6.30pm End of year celebration, with refreshments and an open mic night for readings from members.