Young Writers Conference Workshops

David Almond: You Can Write Too

The award-winning author David Almond will offer tips and advice on creative writing,  sharing his many years of experience. You will finish the workshop feeling confident and motivated to continue with your own work.

Douglas Maxwell: Creating Characters

Playwright Douglas Maxwell will help you to develop believable characters, as well as giving practical, inspiring advice on being a writer. 

Elspeth Murray: Generating Ideas

Poet and wordsmith Elspeth Murray will lead you through an inspiring creative writing workshop. You’ll learn how to generate ideas and find out more about the all important editing process.

Gillian Philip: Tips and Advice

Novelist Gillian Philip will give tips and advice and lead you through some creative writing of your own.

Lindsey Fraser: The Publishing Industry

Lindsey will be using her experience of working for many years in the book world to help you understand how it all works. If you're serious about getting published this workshop is for you.