Dunedin Writers' Workshop

Wednesday, 11th February 2026 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM

Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, Dunedin City Library

Liam McIlvanney has been announced as the first guest author for 2026.

His latest novel, The Good Father, is a tense and emotionally charged thriller centred on a missing child and a family unravelling in the aftermath of tragedy.

The programme will also include the launch of its first in-house writing competition, themed around crime and judged by Vanda Symon.

5:30 – 5.50 pm: Tea & biscuits, informal chat re writing.
Competition launch - crime writing
6 - 7.30 pm: Liam McIlvanney: An experiential workshop on crime writing.
7:30 – 7:45 pm: DWW business
Brief outline of the year ahead

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A friendly group with meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month, February to December. 

New members are very welcome.

For more information please contact dunedinwriters.workshop@gmail.com or visit https://dunedinwritersgroup.wordpress.com/