Davina Bell: Crafting Great Stories

Other sessions:

• Author Talk: Lower Primary – Picture Books

  Through reading and discussing my picture books, we talk about what makes a character, and together put this into practice by creating our own group narrative. This session involves a guided drawing activity. We also discuss broader themes including shyness and anxiety, family roles and activities, and how to approach different social emotional contexts. Topics: […]

• Author Talk: Middle to Upper Primary

  With stacks of visual material and real-life examples, this session offers a behind-the-scenes look at being an author of different genres. We will delve into the fascinating world of historical fiction and the research into World War One that went into writing for the Our Australian Girl series. This will be followed by an exploration […]

• How Do We Make Books? The Publishing Process

  In this interactive session, we share the magic of the publishing industry – how Word documents become books, visions become covers, and dreams become objects. Using real-life examples, we’ll explore the editorial and design processes, and discuss the challenges and triumphs of creating literature. Who are the players, and how are decisions made? With real-life […]