Inner Worlds: Bringing characters to life on the page. Great stories revolve around characters we care about. Readers connect with and care about characters who have a strong voice, thoughts and emotions, wants and desires, worries and fears. Getting inside your character’s head is so important to bringing them to life on the page. This workshop will focus on practical ways to build the internal world of your character. $15 Book Links members, $25 non-members | 12:30-2:00

$25 members, $35 non-members Starts 6.30pm. On Friday evening 15 March discover what books our local authors and illustrators have been creating for children and young adults. Speed date 18 local stars and meet others informally. Great food and drinks. View and buy books and illustrations. Raffle and quiz competition. To find out more about the stars, check our website http://booklinks.org.au

Create an "artists book" with illustrator Katrin Dreiling. This workshop will focus on drawing technique. Katrin will develop a short story with the children main character and after introducing them to some of the techniques that I am always using for her professional work they will craft a mini-book (artists book) together. This workshop will show them the synergy between text and pictures in a playful and creative way. 1:00-3:00pm, $10

In this fun, interactive session, Dave will look at the skills needed to be an author, including: Creating interesting characters; 'Show not Tell'; Writing exciting dialogue; Keeping the pace high; Starting with a bang; Writing humour; and Editing. By the end of the session, writers will have started their own incredible stories. 1:00-3:00pm, $10

Do you love drawing? Are you inspired by movies, animation, games and books and would love to get better at drawing those inspiring images, characters, creature or vehicles? Me too! Come along to this workshop where we'll draw lots and learn. I'll share with you tips on what to look for and how to keep getting better as an artist. Get ready to draw lots and learn! 1:00-3:00pm, $10

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