The Wee Write Inn - a monthly gathering of writers

The Wee Write Inn is a monthly gathering for writers and authors

We learn, share and write.

We host guest tutors either live (in person), or via zoom or show pre-recorded lessons from experts. 

Held approximately the third Saturday afternoon of every month: February - November 2023. 

NEXT MEETING: 17 JUNE 2023 - 11 am - 1.30 pm

VIA ZOOM ONLY    

THEME: Judge a book by it's cover.

AGENDA: SATURDAY 17 JUNE 2023:

We have four key sessions with a short breaks when we need them.  

• Session One: 11.00 - 11.15 am: Introductions -quick round intros and icebreaker. 

• Session Two: 11.15 - 11.45 am: Quick write. We allow 2 x 12 minutes for creative writing.

• Session Three: 11.45 - 1.15 pm  - Main Lesson: Masterclass on Book Covers Design: Theory + Practice session

Have you written a story and want some help to visually communicate the key themes to connect with your ideal readers?

We have two expert Tutors to break this down into a fun and easy step-by-step process.


While at home, we encourage you to enjoy tea and nibbly things and then release your creativity!

This is great fun, especially if you are self-publishing and need to come up with an idea to convey to a graphic designer. 

PART 1: THE THEORY: Learn the principles of good book cover design with Julie Lawrence. Julie cover all aspects of design, including WHO are you writing for? WHY is good design important? WHAT you need to think about and HOW to go about it. (Allow 40 mins). This session is taught by Julie Lawrence, an expert in design communication. 

PART II: THE PRACTICE:  Then it's time to get out the crayons, pencils or felts with Creativity Queenie Eleanor Girven. Eleanor has over 20 years of experience and loves teaching art. This fun, interactive session is about allowing the creative process to unfold. Eleanor shows us how to let go of our writer's ego to get in touch with our unique creative force. (Allow 50 mins)

• Session Four: 1.15 - 1.30 - News + notices: Info for writers: competitions, retreats, writer's events and travel opportunities.
  
  

This is a thoroughly enjoyable session for any author thinking about book cover design. Even if you are employing a professional - most writers need to submit concepts or ideas. 

BONUS SESSION: As a bonus for attending this session, you'll also get access to Matt Stone's session: Creating a Book Cover that Sells!

2023 DATES:

• NEXT SESSION 17 June 2023 

• 15 July 2023 (from Christchurch, theme and venue to be confirmed)

• 23 August 2023 (WEDNESDAY) from Rotorua. Location, location, why it's always the location with Fiona Farrell

• 16 September 2023, from Stirling Castle?? (near Edinborough, Scotland) as part of Bloody Scotland (Crime Writer's Festival)

• Sunday 15 October 2023 (morning) Eat. Write. Heal. Dunedin, as part of Dunedin Writer's Festival***

• 18 November 2023, special Festive Season

• NEWSFLASH!!*** From 12 October - 16 October 2023, we will be hosting social and literary events at various Dunedin venues, to compliment the Dunedin Writer's Festival. Including the opening function: Mad Hatter Natter, a Writer's Workshop called Great Write Inn @Olveston (Romance Genre) and the Great Write Inn at Larnarch's Castle (open genre), Book Cover Avec Vino & Tea, PublishME and FrockIT]. Early bird  tickets are now on sale. 

ABOUT US: 

We're a group of writers and tutors who enjoy learning from each other. 

We meet in person and on-line to learn, share and write to support each other in the spirit of collaboration. 

WHO COMES TO THE WEE WRITE INNS?

Mostly writers at the beginning of their journey, who are interested in learning in a friendly, welcoming group.

Every month we host the meeting in a different location, to encourage new members and speakers. 

We are genre and gender friendly.

ACKNOWLEDGING OUR FUNDERS, SUPPLIERS AND PREFERRED PARTNERS

The original Great (and Wee) Write Inns are only possible because of the work of many people, working right throughout the entertainment, tourism, events, creative writing and publishing industries.

We all work together to deliver a memorable experience for our writers and bring our community together, where ever they are...

We are grateful to all the tutors, individuals, organisations and businesses who have supported the Inaugural Great Write Inn event with funding, logistics, risk-management, catering, venues, photography, marketing, either in-kind or as cash contributions or sponsorship. 

Thank you to our original Great Write Inn Festival funders, partners and suppliers. 

Together, as we meet month by month for our Wee Write Inn, we are better. 

The Great Write Inn and this informal gathering is presented by New Zealand's Experiences and Accommodation Network, Look After Me Ltd.

Look After Me loves creating, hosting or being involved in memorable, enjoyable events and gatherings around New Zealand. 

Here are other Gatherings we have supported as a Sponsor, Festival Director or Guest speaker.