Writing Workshop: How to Write a Killer Opening Chapter with Kylie Orr

Join writer Kylie Orr to learn the secrets to crafting gripping openings that leave readers on the edge of their seats. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting, this workshop will equip you with the tools and techniques needed to hook your audience right from the start.

The event is for adults and those under 18 will not be admitted.

Bookings required.

About Kylie Orr:

Kylie (she/her) writes dark, twisty contemporary fiction that uncovers the hidden lives of everyday people. She holds an Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing (RMIT, 2015) and a Bachelor of Arts in English.

Her debut novel, Someone Else’s Child, was longlisted for the Richell Prize and published by HarperCollins (2022), while her second, The Eleventh Floor (2024), was an Apple Books “Must Read” and The Age Book of the Week. A manuscript appraiser for the Australian Society of Authors and a sought-after panel speaker, Kylie also writes feature articles, short fiction, and children’s books and loves exploring themes that resonate deeply with women.

She lives in Melbourne with her four children and just the one husband all (barely) tolerate her daily rants about the patriarchy.

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