Authors

The substance behind the spin with Australia’s leading political journalists

How democracies can bounce back

The geopolitical implications of Trump’s second term, one year in

To hell and (hopefully) back again with bestselling fantasy author

Unlock your imagintion, reflection, connection, beyond journalling

Three lauded playwrights on writing women’s stories for stage and page

Family Day is a riotous celebration of storytelling and creativity that will captivate kids of all ages

In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a powerful act

In this lively online writing course, Maggie Hamilton will take you through the art of writing for mind, body and spirit

Make 2026 the year you finally write that book in this course from author Amy Lovat.

Enhance your poetry crafting skills with our experienced author/poet Roberta Rlowing.

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration

Harper Lee’s classic comes alive on stage in a story of prejudice, compassion and the fight for justice.

This writing workshop will help you make your short stories stand out!

Plan or perfect your historical novel with author Elisabeth Storrs!

In her gripping novel Over to You, Georgie Tunny rips back the glossy curtain on television news

A book club that celebrates great Australian writing, lively conversation and the joy of reading together.

Debut author Roy V Marshan is launching his dark dystopian novel ‘Deprivation’

Powerful voices of women in crime fiction

Learn about the personal essay form, and how to leverage its many benefits to tell compelling stories.

Join prolific author and cultural critic Roxane Gay in an exclusive conversation with Narelda Jacobs OAM

Join Deborah Pikes to bring characters to life.

Tiny Stories - enormous impact! Fall in love with Fiction in a Flash!

Discover some of the best new works publishing this season, featuring readings from established and emerging writers.

Join Anthony Macris to strengthen your narrative voice

Learn about the different stages of editing and how to work with an editor

A conversation where the fictional and the real come uncomfortably close.

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.

Learn the fundamentals of playwriting with award-winning playwright Hilary Bell.

Award-winning writer and editor Fiona Murphy will provide feedback on your creative non-fiction writing over 5 months

Hone your poetry skills with Alicia Sometimes over five months.

Go behind-the-scenes in the addictive world of flash and microfiction competitions.

An online seminar for writers on generative AI, copyright and publishing.

NAIDOC week calls us to listen.

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration

This is a course designed to help you break through creative barriers and rediscover your writing flow.

This three-hour workshop with Dr Erin O'Dwyer demystifies the pitching process

Salman Rushdie returns to Sydney for the first time in 12 years to open Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2026.

An Aussie and a Russian walk into a bar...

Dig deep into the symbolic meanings contained in dreams to create rich cohesive stories that resonate with readers.

Book Fair Australia presents a literary festival that celebrates stories of all genres.