Researching for your Novel with Sasha Wasley

(For people aged 16 years and over)

Contemplating (or partway through) writing a book? Join published author of contemporary and historical novels, Sasha Wasley, as she shares her experience in research for writing. In this 2-hour workshop, you will find out about:

• Golden rules of research for fiction writing
• Where to find information outside your area of expertise
• Approaching subject matter experts for help
• Researching a setting
• Research for historical novels

Includes a brainstorming session to focus on your research needs and a Q&A on research for writing.

Bookings are essential for this free event. Light refreshments will be available.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements.

Please remember to cancel your booking via Humanitix or by contacting the library if you are unable to attend on the day. The place/s can then be released for someone else to enjoy.

About the presenter: Sasha Wasley is the successful author of 20 published novels. Her works include a number of bestselling and award-winning works, such as Spring Clean for the Peach Queen, Snapshots from Home and the Alice England Mysteries. Before becoming an author, she completed a PhD in feminist literature, was a university lecturer in sociology, and a freelance copywriter. Her books have been awarded and shortlisted by the Premier's Book Awards, Readings Prize, WAYBRA, Better Reading and the Davitt Awards. Sasha also works as a private writing mentor and writing course facilitator, delivering clarity and strategies for emerging writers of fiction across a range of genres. Sasha has a passion for social justice and righting political and social wrongs through her fiction.