Anne Freeman - Stories With Spice

Stories with Spice: Bypass the cringe and bring the smoulder

with Anne Freeman

About the workshop:

Join award-winning contemporary fiction writer Anne Freeman in a spirited exploration of what makes a successful spicy scene and how to craft one.

During this ninety-minute, interactive workshop, participants will gain an increased understanding of their ideal reader and how to cater to their desires using the fundamentals of good writing.  

Learning outcomes:

1. Establish and understand your ideal reader

2. Explore what a spicy scene can add to your narrative

3. Ethical considerations of sex-scene writing

4. Embracing the power of “show, don’t tell”

5. Discover the antidote to cringey cliche

About Anne Freeman:

Anne Freeman writes contemporary fiction about women who are stuck in life and the extraordinary ways they shake themselves loose. Her stories are always engaging and sometimes funny with reluctant adventures, sexy escapades and friendships that uplift.

Anne’s novels and short stories have been recognised in many literary competitions including the Romance Writers of Australia Valerie Parv Award, the Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize, the Boroondara Open Short Story Competition, the Grindstone Literary International Novel Prize, the Queensland Writers' Centre Adaptable Program, the CYA Writers & Illustrators Competition, and the Somerset Book Awards for Literary & Contemporary Fiction. 

DEATILS:

Workshop Date: 20 September 2026

Time: 1pm - 2:30pm (1.5hrs)

Location: Smith's Alternative, 76 Alinga St, Canberra ACT

COST OF PROGRAM

• MEMBER TICKETS

  $50 for members of MARION

• GENERAL TICKETS

  $65

MARION offers 2 semi-subsidized places in each program for those experiencing financial hardship. This is on a first come, first served basis - email creative@marion.ink