Authors

Come to hear Michael Mohammed Ahmad talking about his newest and forth book, Bugger

A monthly series where artists, poets, and musicians share stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.

See the smash-hit podcast recorded live at the State Library of NSW

Join one of Australia’s funniest and most energetic storytellers to discover tips and tricks for creating stories.

An unfiltered look at the courage it takes to face moments of truth, tough decisions & impossible choices.

Discover how to use the Library’s collections to spark, shape and enrich writing for children

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

International bestselling author, Mieko Kawakami, explores inconvenient truths and her genre busting books.

The true story of Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku OAM on stage, adapted from the bestselling memoir — starring Anton Berezin

A one-day workshop perfect for beginner and emerging crime writers wanting to delve deeper into the crime genre!

A literary Soirée Celebrating Women, Words & Creativity

Wikipedia founder talks trust in the post-truth era

The Booker Prize’s real impact from authors who’d know

Growing a library for the future

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plan or perfect your historical novel with author Elisabeth Storrs!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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