Writing lessons from the masters
Mark Chamberlain accepts that the qualities that make great writers cannot be taught, but the mechanics can. And that’s what the awardwinning Far North author will be doing at Far North REAP in Kaitaia over the next seven Tuesdays.
Mr Chamberlain’s writing course will begin at 10am (to 12.30pm) next week, and he’s looking forward to it.
“We’ll be looking at things like observing what is around us, thinking, passion for sharing,” he said.
“I can’t teach those things, but I can teach how to fine-tune the process, how to express thoughts and observations.”
The basic elements included grammar, spelling, punctuation, ideas, fluency, word choice and the process of putting words on paper.
“We’ll be looking at some of the masters, their sentence structure, their word choice, what it is that makes them efficient and stylish. What sets them apart from the amateurs,” he added.
There were still a few places left and anyone who wanted to grab one should contact REAP on (09) 408-1380.