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Creative writing advice from an award-winning novelist and short story writer will be shared at a free workshop being run at Whangaparāoa Library on the evening of Thursday, June 10.
The Crux of Character is being presented by Fiona Sussman, a South African-born author and former GP who lived at Dairy Flat for 20 years before moving to Takapuna four years ago. Her most recent novel, Addressed to Greta, won the 2021 NZ Booklovers award for best adult fiction title, and she has written two other books – The Last Time We Spoke and Shifting Colours – as well as a number of short stories, one of which, Mad Men, won the Sunday Star Times Short Story Award in 2018.
She says the Whangaparāoa event will look at ways writers can create characters that are credible, as writing engaging stories begins with strong, believable characters.
“Convincing characters are at the heart of any engaging piece of fiction,” she says. “This workshop will explore ways to create memorable characters in one’s own writing.”
Fiona says it is suitable for anyone with an interest in creative writing, whatever their level of writing experience.
The workshop is part of We Read Auckland, a series of free winter events being organised by Auckland Libraries, and it runs from 6pm to 8pm. A light supper will be provided and bookings are essential, as spaces are limited – go to www.eventbrite.co.nz, phone 09 377 0209 or enquire in person at the library, just off Whangaparāoa Road at 9 Main Street.
