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Writing historic fiction with Tessa Duder

  • Tāwhiri Level 1, 264 Cuba Street Wellington, Wellington, 6011 New Zealand (map)

“When you’re writing historical fiction, you are always looking for the untold story. You’re looking for what has been repressed politically, or repressed psychologically. You are working in the crypt.” -- Hilary Mantel

Join iconic Aotearoa writer, Tessa Duder (author of Alex Quartet, and The Sparrow), for a workshop on writing historical fiction. How to excavate sources and the importance of research; how to find the authentic voice of the novel and discover the story it wants to reveal.

Light refreshments included at all workshops.

This workshop is now fully booked.

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