Audience
Secondary age
Adults
Tertiary age
Format
Workshops
Home state
Victoria (VIC)

Maureen McCarthy

Best known for
Queen Kat, Carmel and St Jude - Maureen McCarthy
The Convent - Maureen McCarthy
Somebody's Crying - Maureen McCarthy
Chain of Hearts - Maureen McCarthy
When You Wish upon a Rat - Maureen McCarthy
Careful what You Wish for - Maureen McCarthy

Maureen McCarthy

  • Author

Maureen has written twelve character-based novels for young adults, her most popular being Queen Kat, Carmel and St Jude which was made into a television series for the ABC.

Her novel, The Convent, has been reviewed widely and positively. Adolescents and adults alike read her novels.

talks and workshops

Maureen’s popular workshop is titled ‘Making it Real’. Using a number of short exercises, workshop participants are encouraged to delve deeper into their own experiences as a source for their writing.

She offers hints on subject, style, storytelling and finding the confidence to express one’s own unique inner ‘voice’. Participants should come to the workshops prepared to work hard and have fun!

Booking a presenter through Creative Net Speakers’ Agency is easy.

Either fill out the below form, call Paul and Terrie on (03) 9416 4062, or email terrie@creativenetspeakers.com directly.

And remember, there’s no booking fee.

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