Crafting the Novel with Graeme Simsion

Next date: Saturday, 17 May 2025 | 03:30 PM to 05:00 PM

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Graeme Simsion will cover the end-to-end process of writing, from premise to proofreading, as described in his book The Novel Project.

Participants will learn:

  • How to plan the writing process, so they start every day knowing what to do it and how to do it, with confidence that they’re making progress towards a completed manuscript
  • How to take control of their creativity
  • How to create credible, complex characters
  • How to structure their novel using proven storytelling principles
  • How to deal with crises and problems, including writer’s block
  • How to work with beta readers and editors

Part of the Write Here Festival - Lake Mac Libraries. Full program details here.

Cost: $30.00 plus booking fee
Lake Mac Arts Membership: $27.00 plus booking fee
Membership cards are to be presented at the event entry. Find out more about Lake Mac Arts Membership

Graeme Simsion is the author of the Rosie Project series which has sold six million copies in forty languages, and other international bestsellers, including Two Steps Forward, co-authored with his partner Anne Buist.

Windale Hub, bilyabayi

Windale Hub has a rear car park accessible from Shade Lane. There is one accessible car park with a ramp leading to the building. The building also has an internal ramp. There is a second entry to the library on Lake Street with 2-hour parking available. The library has an accessible toilet and all meeting rooms have a hearing loop.

This event may be photographed and filmed and your image could be used in advertising and promotion by Lake Macquarie City Council. Should you wish to not be photographed or filmed please advise event organisers on entry at the event.

When

  • Saturday, 17 May 2025 | 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Location

Windale Hub, bilyabayi, 20 Lake Street, Windale, 2306, View in Google Maps

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