Thomson leads a\u00a0class on this oddest of genres \u2013 the\u00a0art of writing in the first person, in a\u00a0voice that\u2019s not your own. How do we\u00a0capture a subject\u2019s life in a way that\u00a0lifts it off the page and into the hearts\u00a0of readers? Margie\u2019s many books have\u00a0brought the stories of extraordinary\u00a0people to wide audiences, including\u00a0John Kirwan, Stan Walker and Ruby Tui.\u00a0Explore interviewing\/listening, voice and\u00a0structure, and the necessity and magic of\u00a0finding connection with people who may\u00a0be very different to ourselves.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
July 21 (Sunday), 2pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u014ct\u0101huhu Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u014ct\u0101huhu\nP\u0101taka K\u014drero<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn conversation with\nChristine O\u2019Brien from the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
28\/30 Mason Ave, Otahuhu, Auckland 1062<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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August 21 (Wednesday), 6pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grey Lynn Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn conversation with Finlay Macdonald. Supported by the Women\u2019s Bookshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
474 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, 1021<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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August 25 (Sunday), 2pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glenfield Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n90 Bentley Ave, Glenfield, 0629<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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August 27 (Thursday), 10.30am<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pakuranga Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n7 Aylesbury St, Pakuranga, 2010<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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August 28 (Wednesday), midday<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sir Edmund Hillary Library (Papakura)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n209 Great South Road, Papakura, 2110<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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September 5 (Thursday), 6.30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Howick Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n25 Uxbridge Road, Howick 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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September 6 (Friday), 10.30am<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Waiuku Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCivic Centre 10 King St, Waiuku, Auckland 2123<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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September 12 (Thursday), 6pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Te Atatu Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n595 Te Atatu Rd, Te Atatu Peninsula, 0610<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dates TBA at Te Manawa Westgate<\/strong> and East Coast Bays<\/strong>.<\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Master Class – Ghostwriting with Margie Thomson Auckland Writers Festival 21 May 2023 Thomson leads a\u00a0class on this oddest of genres \u2013 the\u00a0art of writing in the first person, in a\u00a0voice that\u2019s not your own. How do we\u00a0capture a subject\u2019s life in a way that\u00a0lifts it off the page and into the hearts\u00a0of readers? Margie\u2019s … <\/p>\n
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