Maryam Master
Author | Grades 6 – 12
Stories with Spark and Sass
Maryam Master is an award-winning author, playwright and screenwriter who creates bold, funny and heartfelt stories for young people. Her novels include Exit Through the Gift Shop, No Words and the 2025 CBCA Book of the Year winner Laughter is the Best Ending. She has also written acclaimed stage adaptations of bestselling books by David Walliams and Oliver Jeffers, which premiered at the Sydney Opera House and toured nationally.
In her inspiring sessions, Maryam explores the power of words, voice and storytelling. Sharing how themes of identity, resilience and joy shape her work across novels, theatre and television and how young writers can shape their own stories.
Sessions
107 Thursday 9:15am Grades 7 – 9
116 Thursday 10:45am Grades 6 – 8
131 Thursday 12:15pm Grades 9 – 12 (SWW)
217 Friday 10:45am Grades 6 – 8
228 Friday 12:15pm Grades 7 – 9
237 Friday 1:30pm Grades 6 – 8
Workshop
Senior Writing Workshop: Voice, Tension, Action
Creative Writing Masterclass
In this dynamic workshop, acclaimed author and playwright Maryam Master guides secondary students through an analytical exploration of character, voice, tension and story arcs. Using interactive theatre exercises alongside collaborative and independent writing, students refine technique, strengthen authorial intent and build confident, purposeful narratives.
131 Thursday 12:15pm Grades 9 – 12
