Master Your Craft - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival
By Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival | Posted: Monday Sep 08, 2025
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The first sneak-peek... get ready to unlock the secrets of storytelling with three literary legends in exclusive Masterclasses coming to the Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival in October!
This year, DWRF are hosting intimate masterclasses with Catherine Chidgey, Duncan Sarkies, and Dominic Hoey. Fair warning – tickets are strictly limited
The small-group format means unprecedented access to ask your burning questions, get personalised feedback, and soak up all the wisdom you can handle.
Catherine Chidgey will guide you through the delicate art of creating authentic child narrators, drawing from her award-winning novels like 'The Wish Child' and 'Pet'. Learn how to capture innocence without sentimentality.
Duncan Sarkies tackles every writer's nightmare – blank page paralysis. His ‘Writers as Explorers’ session transforms that overwhelming uncertainty into your greatest creative tool.
Dominic Hoey strips away the pretence with ‘How to Write Good’ – a no-nonsense masterclass whether you're picking up a pen for the first time or seeking to sharpen your skills.