Writing Workshops

"This is the perfect getaway to focus on your creativity, get inspired, and tune into nature and yourself. Naomi is perfect as your guide—she's thoughtful, will give you a gentle push when required, and it's wonderful to hear her experiences as a notable author. Highly recommend!" – Maruia Summer Creative Writing & Reading Retreat

"Naomi is impressive and at the same time very down-to-earth and highly relatable, which felt like the perfect mix when one is looking to be mentored and encouraged as a writer. She also customised the sessions to meet what we as participants wanted most." – Maruia Summer Creative Writing & Reading Retreat

"The group sessions and individual writing times felt like a software upgrade on my writing and reading skills. I learned the value of restraint and discernment. With Naomi leading the creative writing sessions the all-women group discovered that all we really needed was Permission - the right to write. And for some of us, that by storytelling we are ultimately and personally healing. I am grateful to Naomi for creating this safe space for me to be. I am grateful to the six other women who were so respectful in their words, actions and opinions that made the Retreat so light and flowing – plus we laughed a lot." – Maruia Summer Creative Writing & Reading Retreat

"The workshop mirrored what she said about writing: plan carefully but let serendipity derail you. She was excited by our questions and responded with the same grounded realism and vivacity we see in her book Northbound. The workshop was packed with advice on research and writing, technology suggestions, and exercises to get us going...  She told us the story comes as you write it, so just start. Naomi’s spirit presses you to do just that." –Writing the World Masterclass, Auckland Writers Festival