Workshop: Young Writers Workshop, Howick

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Luke Molver (the Shaka series and Nero) is part of a team of writers who will be presenting a series of workshops for high school kids that is part of the youth-outreach component of the Midlands Literary Festival.

The programme is as follows:

14:00 to 14:40: Elana Bregin - How to Write a Good Story
Some story writing techniques using an example of a good short story.

14:40 to 15:00: Zanele Njapha - To Write or Not Write? (Writing is More for Others Than for Yourself)
Exploring writing as a means to serve our communities, our world and contribute to the body of literature across the globe. Ensuring that our works (are written in such a way that they) will outlive us.

15:00 to 15:30: Fiona Snyckers - Writing Dialogue

15:30 to 15:45: Doughnut & Juice
Thanks to Pick n Pay Howick!

15:45 to 16:05: Luke Molver - Comic Books/Graphic Novels
The history of comics, the local South African scene, my own creative process and some practical advice for anybody who is interested in creating their own comics.

16:05 to 16:30: Sonja Kruse - 'Ubuntu Girl' Cape Town
Linking Electronically to a wider community of story writers


• When: Friday, 30 August 2019, 14:00 to 16:30
• Where: Howick Library, 30 Main Street, Howick, South Africa
• Cost: Free
• Event Details: Programme (PDF)
• Event Hashtag: #MidLit2019

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