They want to help you find your voice in writing – and with a few tips on how to get unstuck when you hit the dreaded writer’s block. Because even the best writers can hit that wall.

The pair will co-lead a workshop for the inaugural Ballarat Writers’ Festival on Sunday.

Ms Arnold, editor for The Rosie Project and who is based in Buninyong, says the festival has been a fantastic offering for regional writers in her hometown.

The workshops with Ms Crowley will focus on a series of writing exercises, conversations about a writer’s life and advice for creativity and getting unstuck.

“I think people can get a bit daunted when they do something like this for the first time or in sharing their work,” Ms Arnold said. “We want to help them in finding their own voice and letting them tell their stories...Cath and I aren’t totally scary at all.”

Ms Crowley is an acclaimed and award-winning writer of books such as Words in Deep Blue and Graffiti Moon - and Ms Arnold said the author was extremely generous in the advice she was sharing with people, because ultimately, they want to help people in their craft.

Their workshop, Word House is for beginner and established writers.

The festival, which will be based around Federation University’s Arts Academy, includes panel discussions, q&a sessions, workshops and a free children’s program.

For more information visit ballaratwritersfestival.com. 

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