I was s0 happy to be back at WriteFest! This year I hosted two events:
Interviewing Nicky Pellegrino: Writing Romantic Fiction
Date: Saturday 4 July 2026 Time: 11:00am – 12:15pm Venue: Toi Tu Studio One, 1 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
What makes a love story truly compelling? Where do you start? Join bestselling author Nicky Pellegrino in conversation with award-winning author Caroline Barron to explore the craft of romantic fiction- from creating believable relationships to sustaining emotional tension.
Workshop: Start Your Memoir
Date: Saturday 4 July 2026 Time: 1:15pm – 3:15pm Venue: Toi Tu Studio One, 1 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland Duration: 2 hours
Got a life story to tell, but not sure where to begin?
I’ll be leading this practical and inspiring two-hour workshop at Auckland WriteFest 2026, guiding you through finding your focus and structuring your story. We’ll explore how to identify the moments that matter, avoid the common pitfalls of life writing, and turn memory into compelling narrative.
Whether you’ve already started writing or are just ready to begin, this session will give you the tools and confidence to move forward with your memoir.
WriteFest also features four other workshops, two panels, six additional tutors, a bookstore, and coffee breaks—all in one day. Buy an All Day Pass or a single workshop ticket.
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