Fireside Chat w/ Robert Rath: Head Writer for Extra History & Author
About this Event
Ever wanted to write a novel, create compelling fiction, or just figure out how top creators hit 1 billion YouTube views?
Come hang out for an evening dedicated to the craft of storytelling with author Robert Rath and Jennifer Deayton, lecturer at the School of Future Media at HKU!
Whether you’re stuck on your first chapter, a hardcore Warhammer fan obsessed with lore, or passionate about how stories shape young minds, this panel is packed with real insights:
💡 How to actually start writing fiction (and stick with it)
💡 The secret to building immersive fictional worlds
💡 Storytelling, and its power as a tool to foster literacy, creativity, imagination, and critical thinking.
💡 Harnessing narrative power for massive digital audiences
💡 Why literacy & imagination are essential skills today that inspire curiosity, and the importance of reading and writing for learning.
Bonus: It’s hosted by Room to Read's HK Chapter & Gentlemen Who Brunch, with 100% of ticket proceeds funding RTR's children’s literacy and girls’ education programs! 📖✨
To learn more about the work of Room to Read around the world click here.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Fireside Chat w/ Robert Rath: Head Writer for Extra History & Sci-Fi Author
Info: 18:00: Casual Meet-and-Greet and drinks
18:25: Welcoming remarks by Alex Yong-Garcia, and a brief introduction to Room to Read by their Associate Director for Development, Bonnie Wong.
18:30: Fireside chat and Q&A
19:30: Closing remarks and socializing
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
HKD 200.00
