Welcome to Novel Ideas, a community of authors and aspiring writers. We come together to meet other writers, share ideas, learn about the book journey and support each other.
Whether you're struggling with writing, a seasoned writer, or a first-time author looking for guidance
come and join us!
Over the coming year we have invited a presenter to talk about each step in the publishing journey: meet a published author, editing + proofreading, layout and cover design, marketing and promotion and finally, printing your book!
Join us for this fun, easy going bimonthly meetup, learn valuable book publishing information and connect with like-minded individuals to help take your writing to the next level.
Your hosts, Leanne Wickham and Margot Korhonen
UPCOMING EVENTS
Novel Ideas Author Community Group
Meet a Published Author
Writing a book? or thinking about it? Come along and learn about the author journey from a local published author.
Duncan Shore has published five novels and is in the process of writing two more, right now. Join us as he shares insights into the life of an author, including the challenges and rewards.
Duncan, originally from London, joined the British Army and travelled extensively. He tells of how he left the army and became almost interesting, when he learned how to fly helicopters in New Zealand.
Find out more about Duncan here www.duncanshore.com
THIS EVENT
ALREADY HAPPENED
Novel Ideas Author Community Group
The Value of Book Coaching
Are you writing, and struggling? Writer's block? Plot holes? Unlikeable characters?
Get to know your event co-hosts Leanne Wickham and Margot Korhonen and find out what makes book coaching so valuable.
Internationally accredited as an Author Accelerator Book Coach, Leanne will share insights into how she helps and guides fiction authors with accountability and encouragement, to keep their book on track, and get published!
Margot, a recently self-published author in the nonfiction genre, will share how she helps her author clients stay focused and ensure their message has maximum impact to their audience.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Leanne Wickham - In Red Pencil
Leanne Wickham is book coach, editor and proofreader based in Christchurch, working with authors worldwide. Her passion for reading has led to a decade long career working with new and established authors to publish their work.
Margot Korhonen - Author + Artist
Margot Korhonen is an author and artist with a passion for community. Her second book Creating Connected Communities was published in February 2024. she is building a movement inspired by helping make a difference.
