Applications for Emerging Literary Curators for the 2023 Boundless Festival close midnight Sunday! Selected curators will receive a $500 fee and the experience of programming an event of the festival with guidance from Sheila Ngoc Pham
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Last chance to register! Tomorrow is First Friday with , director of the 2023 Speculative Fiction Festival. This award-winning author joins us to discuss his writing career, his writing practice, and what to expect at this year's festival. RSVP: bit.ly/3MkIaqc
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Addi Road Writers' Festival is happening 20 May. Free for unemployed, $15 for concession/students, $25 otherwise. A total bargain for an incredible line-up. Tickets on sale now: addiroad.org.au/writers-festiv
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What is the biggest misconception about writing romance? We hear from ahead of her upcoming course, Writing Romance: ‘People often believe they’re written to a prescribed formula — they’re not: “The Formula” is an urban myth.' Read interview: bit.ly/3FujOGm
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There are lots of things to do in May with these wonderful writing events. Find a range of events on our calendar this month, including book launches, in-conversations, festivals, and more! Read the full list here: buff.ly/4487JkR
Counting down to First Friday on 5 May with , director of the 2023 Speculative Fiction Festival! This award-winning author joins us to discuss his writing career, his writing practice, and what to expect at this year's festival. RSVPs essential: bit.ly/3MkIaqc
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“Dr Boogaloo would probably not exist without Monday Night Children’s Writers Group. Attending the group not only gave me faith in the work and myself, it also gave me structure and momentum. I had to turn up every fortnight with new material.“ - Lisa Nicol #writingnsw
“And reading it aloud, in front of an audience, I myself could hear what was and wasn’t working… it was thrilling. And validating. The group were not only writers who enthusiastically shared my passion, they were also sharp editors.” Lisa Nicol #writingnsw
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Lisa Nicol joined one of our #WritingNSW writing groups almost eight years ago. She talks about how working on her manuscript got her through a tough time in her life, especially with the support of her writing group.
Great to have children’s author Lisa Nicol speaking tonight at our Writing Groups Open Night this evening. #writingnsw
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Our development program for emerging curators from First Nations or culturally diverse backgrounds is now open to applications. Selected curators will receive a $500 fee for their participation in the program and guidance from .
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What makes the best short stories so compelling to read? The creative choices the writer has made. This online writing workshop with author focuses on short-fiction craft and making the kinds of choices that deliver compelling short stories: bit.ly/3LePl2f
Writing NSW CEO Jane McCredie will be departing in July 2023 after her ten-year legacy of growth, resilience, and advocacy for writers in NSW. We are seeking a visionary CEO to lead the organisation into its next exciting chapter. Apply before 22 May here: bit.ly/3iSGEwZ
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What is playwriting? Hilary Bell shares what she finds special about the process of writing plays ahead of her course, A Play in Two Days, at Writing NSW: '...the more constraints you have to work within, the more creative you have to be...' Interview: bit.ly/3LktDdr
Writing NSW CEO Jane McCredie will be departing in July 2023 after her ten-year legacy of growth, resilience, and advocacy for writers in NSW. We are seeking a visionary CEO to lead the organisation into its next exciting chapter. Apply before 22 May here: bit.ly/3iSGEwZ
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On moving into the future, Emeritus Professor Lesley Hughes says: “Hope has to be a strategy, not just an emotion.” Daniel Findlay adds that optimism is also key to keep him wanting to create. #talkingwriting #exploringthenatureofplace #writingnsw
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“The best science writing should tug on people’s emotions.” — Lesley Hughes #talkingwriting #exploringthenatureofplace #writingnsw
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Speculative fiction writer Daniel Findlay draws on the science of nuclear weapons in his writing, and reads an extract from Year of the Orphan #talkingwriting #writingnsw
The writers discuss how a lot of science writing is about what we don’t know, rather than what we know. #talkingwriting #writingnsw
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Emeritus Professor Lesley Hughes says of her childhood: “It was catching lizards and keeping snails in jars and things that made me a biologist… which led to the career I have”. She says it was a backyard brush with a bush turkey that led her to science writing.
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Talking Writing: Exploring the Nature of Place is kicking off now, with Lesley Hughes and Daniel Findlay #WritingNSW
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This online children’s writing course with Darlison begins on 17 May! Become more articulate and expand your writer’s toolbox through the exploration of literary devices that work well in children’s books. It's not too late to register: bit.ly/3zzJw8T
We’re sad to be farewelling Writing NSW’s longstanding Program Director, Julia Tsalis. Over the last 13 years, Julia presented a range of exciting, diverse courses, events and other programs for writers. Julia is now a Life Membership of Writing NSW in recognition of her work.
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Tomorrow! Join Writing NSW for Talking Writing: Exploring the nature of place, 20 April, 6-8pm. Hear from Emeritus Professor Lesley Hughes, Gamilaroi poet Luke Patterson, journalist Ivy Shih, and novelist Daniel Findlay by registering: bit.ly/3mIMu82
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We spoke to Judith ahead of her course, The Art of Poetry at Writing NSW. ‘Poetry has many different forms and poets approach poetry in different ways, just as musicians and painters vary in the ways in which they approach their art forms.’ Full interview: writingnsw.org.au/writers-on-wri
In our 2023 essay series, we ask writers to reflect on how and why they write about the futures we may face. The third instalment, by James Bradley, explores the porous boundary between now and what is to come. Read: bit.ly/3UMAFLb
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like KEANU REEVES? then prepare for HELLO KEANU, a poetry anthology inspired by the legend himself
open to Australian poets only, this anthology aims to capture the brilliance that is Keanu. submit 3 poems by May 12
hellokeanu.net
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Join Writing NSW for Talking Writing: Exploring the nature of place, 20 April, 6-8pm. Hear from Emeritus Professor Lesley Hughes, Gamilaroi poet Luke Patterson, journalist Ivy Shih, and speculative fiction novelist Daniel Findlay by registering: bit.ly/3mIMu82
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Historical Novel Society Australasia (HNSA), in partnership with Australia’s leading essential building and infrastructure services provider is excited to announce that entries for the 2023 ARA #HistoricalNovel Prize are now open.
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We invite you to First Friday on 5 May with , director of the 2023 Speculative Fiction Festival. This award-winning author joins us to discuss his writing career, his writing practice, and what to expect at this year's festival. RSVPs essential: bit.ly/3MkIaqc
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Our development program for emerging curators from First Nations or culturally diverse backgrounds is now open to applications. Selected curators will receive a $500 fee for their participation in the program and guidance from .
bit.ly/3Unr64Z
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Are you looking to develop your writing for children? Award-winning author Darlison's online course will help you become more articulate, develop crucial writing skills, and expand your writer’s toolbox for children’s books. Register here: bit.ly/3zzJw8T
Good news! The Australian government is providing $12.9 million over four years to modernise and extend the Lending Rights scheme to include ebooks and audiobooks. The new digital lending rights scheme is open for registration: bit.ly/3KD5iiD
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2023 Screenrights Cultural Fund applications close Wednesday 12 April. wants to hear about your initiatives that focus on NEW VISIONS for Australia & NZ screen sectors. Grants of up to $50K available:
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Join Writing NSW for Talking Writing: Exploring the nature of place, 20 April, 6-8pm. Hear from Emeritus Professor Lesley Hughes, Gamilaroi poet Luke Patterson, journalist Ivy Shih, and speculative fiction novelist Daniel Findlay by registering: bit.ly/3mIMu82
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We’re excited to announce that the x Spread the Word Writers' Salon for deaf & disabled writers is back! 🎉 Join us for a fantastic new season of monthly workshops w/ readings & open mics. Free, online, relaxed & BSL interpreted. Book now: bit.ly/3GceZlx
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Keen to join or start a writing group? Our Writing Groups Open Night is happening on Thursday 27 April, 6:30-8:00pm. This event is completely free and is open to members and non-members alike. Come along to meet fellow writers and our writing groups! bit.ly/3JxJZx6
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