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Young writers’ camp

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September 16, 2018 12:00am

Local Matters


Sep 16, 2018 12:00am

If your child loves creative writing, a workshop devoted to that craft is on these school holidays in Manly.

Whangaparaoa School is hosting a writing camp, which is open to all students on the Hibiscus Coast, Years 5-10.

The camp runs from October 1-4 and will give budding writers the opportunity to work with author Maria Gill, a New Zealand writer of more than 40 books.

The children will work on their own projects under Maria’s guidance.

The camp costs $195 and will be held on the school premises in Ladies Mile, Manly. It is limited to 30 places. Info, or to enrol: www.writelikeanauthor.com

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