# Event Details - **Event Name**: Write Your Welly Life - writing workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: A writing workshop for columnists, diarists and Substackers wanting to record life and events in our great city of Wellington.About this EventWe’ve all had that great night out on Courtenay Place or Cuba Street, a walk home when your umbrella gave out on Lambton Quay, the unbeatable good day strolling along the waterfront or braving the water in the harbour. But how do you turn our city into a story that people want to read?Join Leah McFall and Dan Keane for a workshop exploring the joys of writing both the city and the self, and learn some simple techniques to capture your own role in the capital’s great drama.What you’ll learn:How to spot a story on the streetHow to turn from anecdote to revelationHow to write the good days—and the badSuitable for Substackers, diarists, columnists or any writer looking to up their game - and for people looking to write a column like 'My Night Out' for The Local. In the workshop you'll not only learn and discuss techniques to communicate in more interesting ways, but also have a go, with some short writing exercises.Workshop includes one free drink, and nibbles.Leah McFall is a columnist at The Listener and The Local, and author of Karori Confidential, a collection of her prize-winning columns in The Sunday Star-Times. She reviews books for RNZ and writes the newsletter .Dan Keane has written for Newsroom, The Spinoff, North & South, The Washington Post, and The Associated Press. He’s a PhD candidate at the International Institute of Modern Letters at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington and writes the newsletter american.nz.This workshop is brought to you by , Wellington’s community newspaper and an enthusiastic supporter of emerging writers and journalists, and will be hosted by editor Jane O'Loughlin. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/write-your-welly-life-writing-workshop/100001992583760667 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Nonprofit, Theatre, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 79, max: 79, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Wellington - **state**: WG - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant - **lat**: -41.29650850000001 - **long**: 174.774469 - **full address**: Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, 39 Abel Smith Street, Wellington, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Write Your Welly Life - writing workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9970e5b4f5557b2b1866d22ccb90458c1d4fdd5ce673203dff7252f2195e523a-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc161317-gmir.jpg?v=1782533781 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Write Your Welly Life - writing workshop being held? - **A:** Write Your Welly Life - writing workshop takes place on Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, 39 Abel Smith Street, Wellington, New Zealand. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Write Your Welly Life - writing workshop? - **A:** Write Your Welly Life - writing workshop is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Write Your Welly Life - writing workshop? - **A:** Write Your Welly Life - writing workshop is organized by The Local community newspaper. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Write Your Welly Life - writing workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wellington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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