Young Authors Winter Workshop - Years 7 & 8
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Young Authors Winter Workshop is a fun, practical two-day creative writing workshop where students in Years 7 & 8 plan, draft, edit, and polish their own short story.
Led by award-winning children’s author, former teacher, and experienced writing tutor Tom E. Moffatt, this workshop helps students learn the tricks authors use to create exciting characters, gripping problems, funny moments, and satisfying endings.
This is not a sit-and-listen workshop. Students will be writing, sharing ideas, developing their own story, and building confidence as young authors.
Perfect for kids who:
* love writing stories
* have big ideas but struggle to get them on the page
* need more confidence with writing
* enjoy funny, imaginative or adventurous stories
* would benefit from a creative, mostly screen-free school holiday activity
Across the two days, students will create a story they can feel proud of, receive brief written feedback, and contribute to a group anthology PDF after the workshop.
The workshop is friendly, structured and encouraging, with plenty of practical guidance, creative prompts and author tips along the way.
Spaces are limited to keep the group supportive and manageable.
Students will receive:
* a printed writing workbook
* two full days of author-led creative writing instruction
* time to plan, draft, edit and polish their story
* brief written feedback
* a certificate of completion
* a PDF copy of the group anthology after the workshop
Venue: Otonga School, Rotorua
Time: 9am–3pm
Dates: Wednesday 8 July and Thursday 9 July
Age group: Years 7 & 8
If your child loves stories, characters, jokes, imagination, or big ideas, this workshop gives them two full days to turn those ideas into a story they can feel proud of.
Led by award-winning children’s author, former teacher, and experienced writing tutor Tom E. Moffatt, this workshop helps students learn the tricks authors use to create exciting characters, gripping problems, funny moments, and satisfying endings.
This is not a sit-and-listen workshop. Students will be writing, sharing ideas, developing their own story, and building confidence as young authors.
Perfect for kids who:
* love writing stories
* have big ideas but struggle to get them on the page
* need more confidence with writing
* enjoy funny, imaginative or adventurous stories
* would benefit from a creative, mostly screen-free school holiday activity
Across the two days, students will create a story they can feel proud of, receive brief written feedback, and contribute to a group anthology PDF after the workshop.
The workshop is friendly, structured and encouraging, with plenty of practical guidance, creative prompts and author tips along the way.
Spaces are limited to keep the group supportive and manageable.
Students will receive:
* a printed writing workbook
* two full days of author-led creative writing instruction
* time to plan, draft, edit and polish their story
* brief written feedback
* a certificate of completion
* a PDF copy of the group anthology after the workshop
Venue: Otonga School, Rotorua
Time: 9am–3pm
Dates: Wednesday 8 July and Thursday 9 July
Age group: Years 7 & 8
If your child loves stories, characters, jokes, imagination, or big ideas, this workshop gives them two full days to turn those ideas into a story they can feel proud of.
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Where is it happening?
105 Otonga Road, Springfield, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand, 105 Otonga Rd, Springfield, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand, Rotorua
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Host or PublisherTom E. Moffatt
