Writing Workshop with Melanie Joosten
Saturday 26 October 2024 at 10:30AM
Chelsea
Event Description
This workshop will have you thinking about age stereotypes, how writing and perceptions can be affected by ageism and social expectations.
Explore the purpose of older characters in your work and how to add nuance and realism.
Melanie Joosten is the author of three acclaimed novels, most recently "Like Fire-Hearted Suns" about the suffragettes. Melanie also wrote an essay collection, "A Long Time Coming", which drew on her experience as a social worker and researcher in the fields of ageing, elder abuse, and social policy. It was awarded the Australasian Journal of Ageing Book of the Year Award, and shortlisted for the Nib Literary Award, for which it won the People’s Choice prize. Melanie will have you thinking about age stereotypes, how writing and perceptions can be affected by ageism and social expectations, exploring the purpose of older characters in your work and how to write nuanced and realistic older characters.
Bookings open 1 October, 10am.
When
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Saturday 26 October 2024
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Where
Chelsea
1 Chelsea Road
Chelsea VIC
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