On writing

Come along to four consecutive Saturdays (Saturday 3, 10, 17 and 24 October 2026, 1pm to 3pm) and learn from best-selling author and writing teacher, Sasha Wasley.

These four Saturday workshops are focused on beginning to emerging writers and covers the following topics:

• Research for writing: Learn the golden rules of research for fiction writing, whether contemporary or historical. Discover where to find information outside your area of expertise and find out everything you need to know about approaching subject matter experts for help.
• Character masterclass: Master the character's journey. In this workshop, you'll explore character arc, motivation and resolution. Develop new skills to write memorable, fully formed characters that step straight off the page and into the reader's soul.
• Structuring your Novel: Investigate the shape of plot and master your story's structure. You will explore the processes of outlining and structural editing to refine your story and give your work the greatest impact.
• Weaving a story: Let's focus on building your story creatively through elements of setting, voice and imagery. In this workshop, you'll try some new and intriguing techniques for weaving imagination and style into your writing.

Sasha Wasley is a Western Australian author of contemporary, children’s, historical and young adult fiction. She holds a PhD in feminist literature and loves nature, Jane Austen and puns. Sasha Wasley is a Western Australian author of contemporary, children’s, historical and young adult fiction. With a PhD in literature and over 20 novels to her name, she provides an engaging, safe space to help writers refine their work. Sasha is a word nerd who loves nature, folklore and puns.

• Suitable for ages: 16 + Adults only
• Dates & Times: Saturday 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th October 2026, 1pm to 3pm
• Venue: Conference Room, opposite the entrance to the Wanneroo Library, upstairs in the Wanneroo Library & Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo.
• Parking: Ample parking in the surrounding streets and in the Wanneroo Shopping Centre carpark.
• Cost: $100 for all four sessions

A confirmation email will be sent out to you. It would be appreciated if you check your email regularly for any changes to this event.

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No refunds applicable.