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City of Gosnells PO Box 662 Gosnells WA 6990

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Amherst Village Library 9498 9498 Corner of Warton Road and Holmes Street Southern River WA Kenwick Library 9397 3099 80 Kenwick Road Kenwick WA Knowledge Centre 9391 6000 The Agonis 2232D Albany Highway Gosnells WA Thornlie Library 9251 8750 Connemara Drive Thornlie WA

Local author Barbara Gurney launches Road to Hanging RockSaturday 30 November, 10.30am - 11.30amKnowledge Centre

Barbara Gurney is a multiple award winner who writes across several genres including short fiction for adults and children and free verse poetry.

Barbara will launch her first novel, Road to Hanging Rock, a heart-warming story highlighting friendship, strength of character and determination.

Make your own Picture Book for National Novel Writers Month

Saturday 2 November, 10am - 11.30amAmherst Library

A special NaNoWriMo event for children to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Possum Magic.

There will be a reading of Mem Fox’s Possum Magic followed by a Make Your Own Picture Book activity inspired by this classic Australian story.

For ages 6 - 8 years only.

Creativity and innovation for lifeAlan Hancock

Thursday 7 November, 6.30pm - 7.30pmKnowledge Centre

Be creatively inspired by Alan Hancock – educator, writer, consultant, facilitator, professional trainer and coach.

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Calling aspiring authors to NaNoWriMo introductory sessionsTuesday 1 October, 6pm - 7pmShire of Serpentine Jarrahdale

Thursday 3 October, 7pm - 8pmCity of Armadale

Tuesday 8 October, 6.30pm - 7.30pmTown of Victoria Park

Thursday 10 October, 6.30pm - 7.30pmCity of Gosnells, Knowledge Centre

Whether you are an aspiring, amateur or professional writer, the NaNoWriMo introductory session will outline how you can be involved and what events and activities are coming up. This is also a great opportunity to meet fellow authors.

Have you ever wanted to write a novel? If so, the month of November could be prime time to turn that dream into a reality.National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is an annual month-long novel writing program encouraging adults and children to try their hand at writing.

In the lead up to NaNoWriMo, the City of Gosnells, City of Armadale, Town of Victoria Park and Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale will be hosting a range of free events, workshops and book launches.

To launch the events calendar, the City’s Knowledge Centre will be hosting a Write Along the Highway - NaNoWriMo Introductory Session on Thursday 10 October, outlining how you can get involved and what events are coming up. It is also a great opportunity to meet fellow authors.

Full details of events scheduled in all libraries in the lead up to and throughout NaNoWriMo month are included in this brochure.

Write Along the HighwayNaNoWriMo 2013 Write-in sessions

The City of Gosnells is holding Write-in sessions during November, as listed below.

Monday, 2pm - 8pmKnowledge Centre Thornlie Library Kenwick Library

Saturday and Sunday, 1pm - 4pmKnowledge Centre

For details on Write-in sessions held at other local governments visit their websites.

I want to write but I don’t know where to startElizabeth Bezant

Saturday 19 October, 10am - 11.30amThornlie Library

Be inspired by Elizabeth Bezant, a writer with 20 years’ experience. Whatever your reason for writing, this session will motivate you and help you to take those crucial first steps. This is the perfect opportunity to prepare for NaNoWriMo.

Writing a life storyAlan Hancock

Saturday 19 October, 10am - 11amKenwick Library

Are you interested in the popular genre of life-story? Do you have a story of your own you want to get onto the page?

If you want to write a personal memoir, a family history, a biography, or a piece of fiction based on lived experience then join educator and writer Alan Hancock. He will look at what happens when an author fashions a story from memory and imagination, and at decisions they need to make about style, structure, characterisation and plot.

Tony Park, adventure story author visits your librarySaturday 2 November, 10am - 11amKnowledge Centre

In partnership with Dymocks Carousel, Tony Park will visit the Knowledge Centre to promote his latest book, The Prey. Tony’s books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.