Hotham Room, Hotel Sorrento
15 Hotham Road, Sorrento

Playwright Hannie Rayson and historian, author and director Michael Cathcart will return to Sorrento in October to run another two-day life writing workshop.

This two-day dynamic workshop is for people who want to tell stories about their own lives, or the lives of other people. You will learn how to build your narrative form from real-life stories. Hannie and Michael will advise on research techniques, how to interview people, pitfalls and shortcuts, and how to produce a compelling book. 

Playwright Hannie Rayson and historian, author and director Michael Cathcart will return to Sorrento in October to run another two-day life writing workshop.

Our inaugural workshop last year was a huge success. Over two days, stories were shared and friendships formed. With Hannie and Michael as their guides, our aspiring authors were able to chart their storytelling paths and unleash their own creativity. The class of 2024 was so inspired by the workshop, they went on to form their own writing group -  a thrill for all of us, and another exciting way the Sorrento Writers Festival can bring readers and writiers  (or, writers and writers) together.

This two-day dynamic workshop is for people who want to tell stories about their own lives, or the lives of other people. You will learn how to build your narrative form from real-life stories. Hannie and Michael will advise on research techniques, how to interview people, pitfalls and shortcuts, and how to produce a compelling book. 

For more details, please don’t hesitate to contact us

WHAT: The Life Writing Workshop

WHEN: Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24, 9am-4pm

WHERE: The Hotham Room, Hotel Sorrento

COST:  $650 (includes morning tea both days)

Please note: Hotel Sorrento offers a “Friends of the Festival” discount to any workshop participants who wish to stay the Wednesday and/or Thursday night.