Angie Belcher is an experienced storyteller, children's author, teacher and adventurer who has spent decades turning real-life experiences into stories. Her books are numerous, specialising in creative non-fiction and children's picture books. Angie has three Notable Book Awards, was shortlisted for the 2004 [...]

Winner of the 2025 Allen & Unwin Fiction Prize, Anne Cleary, will share what she has learned in her ongoing journey in the modern world of traditional publishing in New Zealand with her bestselling book The Nowhere Boy.Anne's writing has also won or been placed [...]

“Start where you are. Use what you have.Do what you can.” – Arthur AsheModern writers are increasingly using the essayformat to share personal experiences andreflections on specific themes, the insights gainedand lessons learned. In this practical workshop,international award-winning essayist Lee Murraydiscusses learnings from her [...]