Audience
Primary age
Secondary age
Format
Talks
Workshops
Home state
Victoria (VIC)

Michael Hyde

Best known for
Max - Michael Hyde
Hey Joe - Michael Hyde
Tyger Tyger - Michael Hyde
Footy Dreaming - Michael Hyde
All along the Watchtower - Michael Hyde

Michael Hyde

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Michael Hyde has been writing for over 30 years, mainly for adolescents and YA. 

All Along the Watchtower is his memoir of his life in the sixties. His other titles include Footy DreamingTyger TygerHey Joe and Max.

After 25 years as an English teacher, Michael now lectures in writing and literature at Victoria University and conducts writing workshops across Australia.

talks and workshops

Michael gives both short and long talks that focus on writing in general, his writing life, and the evolution of his novels.

Writing workshops cover memoir, sports, life writing, description and imagery, characterisation, dialogue, story development, and drafting. Exercises are delivered in digestible portions for those already engaged as well as the disengaged.

Engagement, rather than ‘motivation’, is Michael’s driving force.

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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