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Writing a Novel: Taster Workshop

w/ Liz Evans and Lucy Christopher

In this special Writing a Novel taster workshop, join our tutors Liz Evans and Lucy Christopher for a one-hour writing class, followed by a discussion on what to expect from Writing a Novel (Hobart) and your inclusion in the Faber Writing Anthology.

Tuesday 20 January, 2026, 6pm – 8:30pm AEDT

Henry Hunter Reading Room

Hobart Town Hall

50 Macquarie Street

Hobart 7000

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All abilities

$15

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For one night only, join authors and Writing a Novel (Hobart) tutors Liz Evans (Catherine Wheel) and Lucy Christopher (Stolen, Flyaway) for a one-hour long writing workshop. Afterwards, join us for wine and cheese as Liz, Lucy and our staff answer your questions about the Faber Writing Academy experience, including topics covered, the guest speakers you might encounter, how the Faber Writing Anthology leads students to success, and how tutors Liz Evans and Lucy Christopher will help you get as close as possible to finishing a draft of your manuscript across the year.

Places are limited, and offered at the nominal fee of $15 for all, which includes wine, cheese and nibbles.

With thanks to Hobart City of Literature for their generous support.

Hobart City of Literature

Writers you'll be working with:

Liz Evans

Liz Evans is an award-winning British writer, journalist, author and novelist, currently based in lutruwita/Tasmania. She spent the 1990s as a music journalist in London and published two books on women and rock culture for Pandora/HarperCollins before training as a psychotherapist. Since moving to Australia, she has continued to write for a wide range of…

Lucy Christopher

Lucy Christopher is an award-winning, best-selling author for young adults, children, and adults, with wide readership; her books are published in over 20 countries, selling over 250,000 copies. She has won many international awards, including the Printz Honor Award, Branford Boase, Prix Farniente, Golden Inky, and an International Reading Association Award. Release, her debut psychological thriller for…

Course outline

18:00–18:30
Arrivals and Welcome
Meet & Greet. Meet Faber Writing Academy staff and settle in for the workshop.

18:30–19:30
An Introduction to Writing a Novel Workshop
Join Liz Evans and Lucy Christopher for a free introductory writing class, to give you a taste of what our longer Writing a Novel (Hobart) class will be like.

19:30–20:30
Drinks and Mingling
Enjoy some refreshments, mingle with fellow attendees and staff and ask any questions you may have about novel-writing, our Faber Writing Anthology, the industry connections we offer our students, or any other aspect of the program as a whole.

Find out more about our Writing a Novel (Hobart) course, running 17 February – 15 September, 2026. Applications are now open. For emerging novelists ready to dive in and make the commitment to complete a full manuscript in 2026.