The Writing Class by Stephanie Johnson
Merle Carbury, an author in her own right, also teaches creative writing. Amid the tension of the final semester of the year, her many varied students prepare to submit their manuscripts. As Merle mentors their assorted ambitions observes the romantic entanglements of her colleague, worries about her husband, and is intrigued by her mysterious German lodger, she imparts and embodies how to write a novel.
The Writing Class book cover Photo: Publisher
Stephanie Johnson is a writer of talent and distinction. Over the course of her award-winning career- during which she has written plays, poetry, short stories, and novels she has become a significant presence in the NZ literary landscape.
Read by Alison Quigan QSM. Alison is a New Zealand actress, director, and playwright.
Adapted for radio by Carol Dee
Recorded by Steve Burridge
Produced by Duncan Smith
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The Writing Class - EP 1
10:00 AM.Merle's writing class focus on opening paragraphs. Audio
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The Writing Class - EP 2
10:00 AM.Merle's husband Brendan and lodger Jurgen slide into a new day and Jacinta wins Gareth's attention. Audio
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The Writing Class - EP 3
10:00 AM.Jacinta's husband Hermann comes back to an empty house and Jurgen takes Brendan fishing. Audio
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The Writing Class - EP 4
10:00 AM.Merle's writing students descend to squabbling as they consider story versus plot. Audio
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The Writing Class - EP 5
10:00 AM.Hermann takes a gloomy drive to 'Dog Beach' while Jacinta and Gareth's relationship heats up. Audio
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The Writing Class - EP 6
10:00 AM.Jacinta and Gareth surrender to passion. Audio
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The Writing Class - EP 7
10:00 AM.Merle gets her students to read their work aloud which ruffles a few feathers. While Jurgen ponders what makes Brendan tick. Audio
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The Writing Class - Ep 8
10:00 AM.Jacinta and Gareth's relationship continues apace while Merle has a surprising visit. Audio
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The Writing Class - EP 9
10:00 AM.Merle's students discuss how a writer can find their 'voice', while Jacinta relishes her exciting new relationship. Audio
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The Writing Class - EP 10
10:00 AM.With two weeks till Merle's students must submit their work, tensions begin to build and Brendan gets a new plan. Audio
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The Writing Class - EP 11
10:00 AM.One of Merle's students gets a publishing deal and jealousy rears its ugly head. Audio
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The Writing Class - EP 12
10:00 AM.Merle has an end of year party for her class and most of their story threads come to a satisfactory conclusion. Audio
