I’ve got some great writing workshops coming up over the next few months – I do my best to make these fun and hands-on, and I promise you, you’ve never done writing workshops like mine! The Tolkien workshop promises to be a blast, and the Teen Writers Group goes from strength to strength – this term Writers SA has doubled the number of sessions just to try and meet demand. If you or someone you know is a budding young writer, come and join in the fun!
The Long Shadow of Tolkien
with Jason Fischer
Join Jason Fischer for a deep-dive into Tolkien’s fantasy works, exploring his wide influence on fantasy storytelling. Participants will also get an overview of the future of genre writing as it finally wriggles loose from Tolkien’s long shadow. Second breakfast is not provided.
Price: General Admission A$180.00
Date: September 28, 2019 
Learning outcomes:
- A Hard Hobbit to Break – How the Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings came to be – the background to the world’s most well-known fantasy works
- The Long Shadow – How Tolkien’s legacy continues to affect the fantastic genres today, in works such as Game of Thrones, Dungeons and Dragons, and even the Marvel cinematic universe
- Tolkien ‘Bout My Generation – How modern fantasy writing is starting to escape from the pseudo-Eurocentric mold, and why works modelled on Tolkien’s writing still hold enormous sway in the publishing world
- The Orcs are Germans – The reflection of Tolkien’s era informed the creation of Middle-Earth – in place of World War 1, a new set of issues is informing today’s fantasy writing
- If You Like It, Then You Should Have Put a Ring In It – Workshop includes a brainstorming session to reinvent the fantasy genre – in what ways can Tolkien’s all-encompassing vision be flipped or reinvented?
Teen Writers Club Term 3 2019 – Group One
with Jason Fischer
This Teen Writers Club is designed for teens 12–14 years old, however the suggested age range is a guide only and if you have any queries, please contact info@writerssa.org.au. Group two is designed for young people aged 15–17years old.
Term 3 dates: Saturdays, July 20th to Sept 21st, 10:30 am – midday.
Price: General Admission A$200.00
Date: July 20, 2019
Teen Writers Club Term 3 2019 – Group Two
with Jason Fischer
This Teen Writers Club is designed for teens 15–17 years old, however the suggested age range is a guide only and if you have any queries, please contact info@writerssa.org.au. Group One is designed for young people aged 12–14 years old.
Term 3 dates: Saturdays, July 20th to Sept 21st, 12:30 to 2:00pm
Price: General Admission A$200.00
Date: July 20, 2019