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Festival Program

Event

Lev Grossman: The Craft of Writing Magic

Thu 4 May & Fri 5 May The Wheeler Centre Workshop Space

Join Lev Grossman, the bestselling author of the acclaimed Magicians trilogy – which has been published in thirty countries and adapted as a TV show – as he leads a workshop on the craft of writing magic.

Looking at examples from other great authors and his own novels, he shares insight into the special alchemy of writing convincingly about magical items, creatures, systems, maps and mythologies to suspends disbelief and allow readers to connect with the heart of your story, no matter which genre you work in.

Please note, workshops are excluded from the 20% early-bird discount.

Presented in partnership with Writers Victoria

 

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Categories

20% early-bird discount until 11.59pm, Thursday 6 April
Flexible refund policy
Community tickets for First Nations peoples
Convenient public transport and parking options
Coffee, bars and dining options nearby
Readings bookshops available plus book signings
Over 80% of our 2022 guests felt MWF helped them gain new insights about the world, held their interest and were inclusive, well-produced and topical! (With more than 70% keen to attend again!)

Tickets

20% early-bird discount until 11.59pm, Thursday 6 April
Flexible refund policy
Community tickets for First Nations peoples
Convenient public transport and parking options
Coffee, bars and dining options nearby
Readings bookshops available plus book signings
Over 80% of our 2022 guests felt MWF helped them gain new insights about the world, held their interest and were inclusive, well-produced and topical! (With more than 70% keen to attend again!)

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