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Summer School '25: Crash Course in Novel Writing Special Offer
from NZ$432.00

Summer School '25: Crash Course in Novel Writing

with Dominic Hoey

Next Available: Mon, 13 Jan 11:00AM (NZDT)
5 hours x 5 Days

Description

Join bestselling novelist Dominic Hoey for a five-day workshop where you'll learn essential tools to bring your writing to life. Throughout the course, we’ll explore the key elements of novel writing, including character development, dialogue, structure, and much more. Using simple exercises and clear examples, Dominic will teach you how to apply these techniques in your own work.  

The sessions are relaxed, with a focus on learning craft in a supportive and encouraging environment. The workshop is also designed to be accessible for people with learning disabilities and those with little or no formal education, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to grow as a writer.

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What you will learn

  • You'll learn essential tools to bring your writing to life!

What you will get

  • We’ll explore the key elements of novel writing, including character development, dialogue, structure, and much more.

What to bring

  • Materials provided, bring your laptop or favourite things to write with

What to wear

Wear comfortable clothing

Appropriate for

18+ years old


Corban Estate Arts Centre

4.9
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The Corban Estate Arts Centre is located in Henderson, West Auckland.

We’re home to artist studios, our very own cafe, art classes for adults, youth and children, and an ever-changing programme of exhibitions and events.

Set within park-like grounds amongst historic winery buildings. Open Monday to Saturday, entry is free, everybody’s welcome.

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Your Teacher

Dominic Hoey is a poet, author and playwright based in Auckland, New Zealand.

His debut novel Iceland was a New Zealand bestseller, long-listed for the 2018 Ockham Book Award and his short story 1986 won the 2021 Sunday Star Times Short Story Award. His latest poetry collection I Thought We’d Be Famous was released in October 2019.

Dominic has written and performed two one-person hit shows about his bone disease and his inability to get arts funding. In a former life, Dominic was an MC battle and slam-poetry champion.

Through his Learn To Write Good creative writing course, Dominic has taught hundreds of students around the world how to think dyslexic. He also works with young people through the Atawhai program, teaching art, yoga and meditation to help them with their mental health and self-esteem. 

Currently he lives with a small, vicious dog and dreams of one day owning an animal rescue farm.

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Terms & Conditions

ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S CLASSES/WORKSHOPS ENROLMENT POLICY

  • A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking.
  • Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
  • Cancellation by participant up until 7 days before the workshop commences results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
  • Cancellation by participant within 7 days of the workshop commencement date results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 30% admin & booking fee.
  • Cancellation by participant on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given.
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