Will Kostakis writing workshop

There was excitement in the air as 7M entered the library for a period on writing with author Will Kostakis. Energetic and enthusiastic, Will Kostakis’ interactive and entertaining style quickly caught the students attention. The period was spent in discussion; how to start, elaborate on and put twists on stories. Mr Kostakis gave the class many techniques to write and improve their stories which were then applied to a short prompt given to them.

Explanations of visual and sensory imagery and powerful emotive language quickly turned the library into a busy movie theatre filled with the smell of buttered popcorn wherein you have just seen your best friend wrap his arm around the shoulders of your ex girlfriend. 7M left the library inspired, enlightened and ready to write countless stories of their own.

I found Will Kostakis’ lecture amusing and informative. His personal teaching style and entertaining anecdotes made it easy to absorb his information and relate to his experiences writing. Overall, the lecture was helpful and I hope to experience many more in the same vein.

Jayden Nguyen, 7M