Mitchell Library

Howdunnit: How to Research Your Novel with Graeme Macrae Burnet

Howdunnit: How to Research Your Novel with Graeme Macrae Burnet
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Dates and times
Friday 11th Dec 2026
12:30pm
Age
16+ years
Venue
Mitchell Library
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Join us for an afternoon of research and discovery as award-winning author Graeme Macrae Burnet discusses the archival and other kinds of research he carried out when writing his novels Benbecula and His Bloody Project. 

This is followed by two hands-on workshops led by library staff into using the Mitchell Library’s archives and newspaper collections to research your own novel. We’ll share tips for exploring the library’s vast resources, from microfilm and bound newspapers to street maps and police records. Perfect for someone interested in how real-life events can inspire and shape your own writing . Age 16+


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