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Midwinter Writing School 2025

Updated: May 27

Its getting chilly but we have the perfect Winter warmer for you! Our midwinter writing classes will be running these July schools holidays with classes for 9-12 year olds, and 13-18 year olds. You can book for individual sessions, or come to them all. Places are strictly limited. Bookings are essential.

$50 for one day or $160 for all four days ( + gst)







Monday July 7 for ages 9-12

Spells and Enchantments - Tutor: Philomena Johnson

Engage with the magic of nature & the magic of language.’

Play with words & cast your spell to change the world.


Tuesday July 8 for ages 9-12

Monster and Myth - Tutor: Heather McQuillan

Create a monster with a complex background and then

become the hero, or the monster, in your own mythical tale.​


Wednesday July 9 for ages 9-12

Poetry with Pics - Tutor: Gail Ingram

Combine words and pictures to create stunning artworks and poetry.

Design an original book cover and write poems to start your anthology.​


Thursday 10 July for ages 9-12

Maps and Worldbuilding - Tutor: Desna Wallace

Draw a map of a fantastic land to discover a whole world of stories within!​






Monday July 7 for ages 13-18

Verse Novels - Tutor:  Desna Wallace

Explore this wonderful way of storytelling.

Create a connected story through poetic writing


Tuesday July 8 for ages 13-18

Disruption! - Tutor: Annabel Wilson

Rip sh*t n bust: Found poetry, remixes, black out poetry, zine making.


Wednesday July 9 for ages 13-18

In for a laugh? - Tutor: Ray Shipley

Explore your sense of humour. Generate ideas for a comedy set and

learn some performance skills. Even if you never intend to do standup,


Thursday July 10 for ages 13-18

Speculative Fiction - Tutor: Heather McQuillan 

Pick a current issue and speculate where this might go in the future.

Develop key scenes and scenarios for your next spec fic novel!​




(c) Write On 2025







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