TAF2023 | MASTERCLASSES
FOR WRITERS OF GENRE FICTION
22 October to 10 November 2023
Kermandie, Port Huon, and St John’s Church, Franklin, Tasmania
ANGELA SAVAGE delivering a masterclass, TAF2019
This October and November we’re offering an unmissable professional development program for writers, including masterclasses with renowned Australian and international authors.
2023 Masterclass leaders include Ann Cleeves, Vanda Symon and Garry Disher. The opportunity to learn from these three masters of crime is rare, made possible by Ann Cleeves travelling to be our TARWF 2023 Writer in Residence.
There are classes suitable for emerging and established writers, those working in all genres, and writers on track for traditional publication.
Please arrive a minimum of 10 minutes before each class, and expect to stay for half an hour or more afterwards if you would like to chat to the presenter or have them sign a book.
Our 2023 Masterclasses are supported by Pili Pala Literary, the Regional Arts Fund, RANT Arts, the Australian Government and the Tasmanian Government.
TAF2022 ANGELA MEYER MASTERCLASS
TAF2022 MAPI online session
The Long Haul, Ann Cleeves
Sunday 22 October, 2 pm to 5 pm, $125
Join our 2023 International Writer in Residence Ann Cleeves for The Long Haul to explore lessons from writing multiple successful long-running series, including Vera, Shetland and Two Rivers. For all genre writers. 30 seats.
Held in the Huon Lounge, Kermandie, Port Huon. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Check-in is at the bar-side of the Huon Lounge. Please remember no food or drink is to be brought into the room.
You Seem Nice, How Can You Be a Crime Writer?, Vanda Symon
Monday 23 October, 2 pm to 4 pm, $90
Join our 2023 NZ Guest of Honour Vanda Symon to ask: What questions do you need to confront about your own morals and ethics when writing crime and mystery fiction? 30 seats.
Held in the Huon Lounge, Kermandie, Port Huon. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Check-in is at the bar-side of the Huon Lounge. Please remember no food or drink is to be brought into the room.
Vera’s Northumberland: How Do Your Characters Define Their World?, Ann Cleeves
Tuesday 24 October, 2 pm to 4 pm, $90
Join our 2023 International Writer in Residence Ann Cleeves for to explore how to reveal your storyworld through your character’s eyes. For all genre writers. 30 seats.
Held in the Huon Lounge, Kermandie, Port Huon. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Check-in is at the bar-side of the Huon Lounge. Please remember no food or drink is to be brought into the room.
Bad Guys Have Feelings Too, Vanda Symon
Wednesday 25 October, 2 pm to 4 pm, $90
Join our 2023 NZ Guest of Honour Vanda Symon to explore how and why to write emotionally complex antagonists. For all genre writers. 30 seats.
Held in the Huon Lounge, Kermandie, Port Huon. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Check-in is at the bar-side of the Huon Lounge. Please remember no food or drink is to be brought into the room.
Writing Australian Crime Fiction, Garry Disher
Friday 27 October, 10 am to 4 pm, $210
Join our 2023 Australian Guest of Honour Garry Disher to explore the tenets of writing Australian crime fiction. 30 seats.
This masterclass has two parts - 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm. The fee does not include lunch but you are welcome to ring the Kermandie and book into their lunch service that day. They will offer a GF buffet lunch.
The morning and afternoon classes are held in the Huon Lounge, Kermandie, Port Huon. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Check-in is at the bar-side of the Huon Lounge. Please remember no food or drink is to be brought into the room.
Is it Sex or Intimacy? Narrelle M. Harris
Tuesday 31 October, 2 pm to 4 pm, $90
Join author and editor extraordinaire Narrelle M. Harris and ask: Are you writing about sex or intimacy? What's the difference? And how can you to avoid being nominated for the Bad Sex in Fiction Awards? For all genre writers. 30 seats
CHANGE OF VENUE: St John’s Church, Franklin, 3326 Huon Highway. Please drive slowly up the road beside Frank’s Ciderhouse to the church at the top of the driveway. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Please remember no food or drink is to be brought into the room.
Love for All: Adding a Romance Sub-plot, Alison Stuart
Wednesday 1 November, 2 pm to 4 pm, $90
Join bestselling romance and historical mystery author Alison Stuart to learn how to add a romance sub-plot to a manuscript in any genre, and how to use romance to drive your story forward. 30 seats
CHANGE OF VENUE: St John’s Church, Franklin, 3326 Huon Highway. Please drive slowly up the road beside Frank’s Ciderhouse to the church at the top of the driveway. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Please remember no food or drink is to be brought into the room.
The Short of It: Mastering Short Stories, Natalie Conyer
Thursday 2 November, 2 pm to 4 pm, $90
Join award-winning author and short story maestra Natalie Conyer to discover how to write short stories that captivate readers. 30 seats
CHANGE OF VENUE: St John’s Church, Franklin, 3326 Huon Highway. Please drive slowly up the road beside Frank’s Ciderhouse to the church at the top of the driveway. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Please remember no food or drink is to be brought into the room.
It is important to note that we put significant measures in place to accommodate people with various allergy and physical disability needs. All participants are asked to respect the health, safety and accessibility measures we take and help us maintain a physically safe space for all guests and staff.
QUICK LINKS
TAF2023 | TASSIE VICE, Tasmania’s international crime and mystery festival, 26 to 29 October 2023
TAF2023 | Professional Development Program, 21 October to 12 November 2023
TAF2023 | Writers’ Retreats, MAPI and Accommodation Pricelist
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Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our festival is held, the Melukerdee People of the South East Nation, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
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