Have you ever wanted to write a story for your children or grandchildren? Or perhaps record a special memory, incident or anecdote from your own life—or someone else’s—in a fun and engaging way?
Then this workshop is for you!
Tutor: Angie Belcher
www.angiebelcherwriter.com
Angie Belcher is an award-winning New Zealand children’s author, storyteller, teacher and adventurer. With decades of experience turning real-life adventures into stories, she has written across many genres, with particular success as a children’s picture book writer. Her work has received three Notable Book Awards, and she was a 2024 NZCYA Book Awards finalist.
Current Dates and Venues
Rotorua Arts Village
Saturday 31 October
10.30am–1.30pm
Papamoa Community Centre – Tamura Room
Saturday 7 November
1.30pm–4.30pm
Cost: $65 per person
Numbers are limited.
What We Will Cover
- Finding ideas—and working out which ones have potential.
- The essential elements of a great picture book.
- Character, setting, plot, pitch and pace.
- Exploring different story structures and finding the best fit for your story.
- The language of picture books: rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia and more.
- Using mentor and comparative texts.
- Writing satisfying endings and editing your manuscript.
- What to do with your completed manuscript: submissions, competitions and other opportunities.
This is a practical, hands-on workshop. You will be expected to write during the session or work on a picture book manuscript you already have.
Angie is also available to run these workshops on request for specific groups, or to present to interested writing, reading or community organisations.
Contact details:
Website: www.angiebelcherwriter.com
Email: angiebelcher@gmail.com
Phone: 021 02488981
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngieBelcherNZWriter/
