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Children’s Books Writing Course with Belinda Murrell
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Children’s Books Writing Course with Belinda Murrell
Author Belinda Murrell provides feedback on writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Creative Non-Fiction Course with Zoya Patel
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Creative Non-Fiction Course with Zoya Patel
Zoya Patel will provide feedback on your essays and creative non-fiction, enabling you to hone your skills
Fiction Writers Workshop with Hayley Scrivenor
Lilyfield
Theatre, dance & film
Fiction Writers Workshop with Hayley Scrivenor
In this course, internationally best-selling author Hayley Scrivenor will guide you through voice and point of view.
Poetry Feedback Course with Ivy Ireland
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Poetry Feedback Course with Ivy Ireland
Poet Ivy Ireland will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Duncan McNab History Talk - Juanita Nielsen
Potts Point
Talks, courses & workshops
Duncan McNab History Talk - Juanita Nielsen
Join Brandon and Duncan as they talk about the biggest mystery of Kings Cross.
The Art of Poetry with Judith Beveridge
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
The Art of Poetry with Judith Beveridge
Uncover the issues surrounding the “making” of poetry and gain a fuller understanding and appreciation of poetry’s power
Book Launch - Mistress of Amber and Flame
Newtown
Talks, courses & workshops
Book Launch - Mistress of Amber and Flame
Join us to help celebrate the launch of Maria Linwood's new epic high fantasy novel
Bringing Characters to Life with Amy Lovat
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Bringing Characters to Life with Amy Lovat
Explore the fundamentals of character and dialogue so you can work on driving the narrative forward.
'Meliorism' the new exhibition by artist Guy James Whitworth
m2 Gallery
Community & causes
'Meliorism' the new exhibition by artist Guy James Whitworth
An exciting exhibition by one of Sydney’s most noteworthy artists who with each exhibition redefines Queer iconography.
Author Talk: Dr Norman Swan
Waverley Library
Talks, courses & workshops
Author Talk: Dr Norman Swan
Dr Norman Swan presents his latest book; So You Want to Know What’s Good for Your Kids?
Researching and Writing Difference with Roanna Gonsalves
Lilyfield
Community & causes
Researching and Writing Difference with Roanna Gonsalves
Navigate the fraught issues of cultural appropriation, ethical writing, and freedom of speech and expression.
DWBC In Conversation with Jessie Tu
Gleebooks
Community & causes
DWBC In Conversation with Jessie Tu
The Difficult Women Book Club Sydney will be hosting a Q&A for the launch of The Honeyeater with author Jessie Tu
Readers - Books and Conversation with Shankari Chandran
Petersham Bowling Club
Talks, courses & workshops
Readers - Books and Conversation with Shankari Chandran
A monthly series with authors about their latest work, their body of work, writing process and ideas that inspire them.
The Rules of Writing Romance
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
The Rules of Writing Romance
Learn how to create romance for broad and diverse audiences from author and editor Melanie Saward.
DWBC In Conversation With Kgshak Akec
Online
Community & causes
DWBC In Conversation With Kgshak Akec
The Difficult Women Book Club Sydney will be hosting a Q&A with author of Hopeless Kingdom, Kgshak Akec, for charity
City of Sydney Online Book Club: Song and Dance
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
City of Sydney Online Book Club: Song and Dance
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration
The Art of Writing Memoir Workshop with Sarah Malik
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
The Art of Writing Memoir Workshop with Sarah Malik
Join Sarah Malik for a workshop diving into the power of memoir writing and telling one’s truth as a political act.
Online: Nature Writing
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Online: Nature Writing
This online nature writing course is ideal for fiction and non-fiction writers with a passion for the natural world.
Speculative Fiction Writing Workshop
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Speculative Fiction Writing Workshop
A workshop that will leave you with the skills and confidence to make your speculative fiction work stand out.
Unleash your Creativity
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Unleash your Creativity
A workshop that will leave you feeling energised and ready to take on your next creative writing project.
Nardi Simpson: The Belburd
Bondi Pavilion
Talks, courses & workshops
Nardi Simpson: The Belburd
Join us for the launch of this masterfully woven novel about creation, belonging, and the precious fragility of life.
Creative Non-Fiction Writing Course
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Creative Non-Fiction Writing Course
Delve into the world of creative non-fiction, try new techniques, and receive feedback in a supportive setting.
Writing and Revising Short Stories
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Writing and Revising Short Stories
A one-week online course with award-winning author Roanna Gonsalves to enhance your understanding of the short story.
Reading Like a Writer
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Reading Like a Writer
A workshop on what we can learn from reading stories closely, with an eye and ear for craft.
Writing Setting and Landscape
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Writing Setting and Landscape
Explore the role setting plays in character development and practice crafting landscapes that speak to your narratives.
Online: Writing Memoir
Lilyfield
Community & causes
Online: Writing Memoir
Somewhere in your many years, encounters, lessons and relationships is the tale you need to tell.
City of Sydney Library online book club: Horror and thriller
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
City of Sydney Library online book club: Horror and thriller
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
Dialogue and Characterisation Techniques for Fiction Writers
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Dialogue and Characterisation Techniques for Fiction Writers
Learn the principles of character creation and the many dialogue techniques and tips that make dialogue memorable.
Online: Writing Poetry
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Online: Writing Poetry
Explore ways of tapping into and strengthening your authentic voice in poetry.
Research For Writers Workshop
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Research For Writers Workshop
Whether it is fiction, non-fiction or memoir, the details we choose to put in are important.
Crafting Short Stories
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Crafting Short Stories
Join novelist and short story writer Dr Gretchen Shirm for a workshop that provides guidance on the short story form.
A Play in Two Days
Lilyfield
Theatre, dance & film
A Play in Two Days
Multi award-winning playwright Hilary Bell will take you through the fundamentals of playwriting.
City of Sydney Online Book Club: Short Stories and Novellas
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
City of Sydney Online Book Club: Short Stories and Novellas
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
A Strong Opening: Crafting Memorable First Chapters
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
A Strong Opening: Crafting Memorable First Chapters
This workshop examines the importance of the opening sentence, opening paragraphs and opening chapters.
Online: Building a Freelance Writing Career
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Online: Building a Freelance Writing Career
If you’re building a career as a freelance writer or journalist, learn the essential skills and valuable techniques.
Online: Writing From the Sentence Up
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Online: Writing From the Sentence Up
This online course will empower you to elevate your sentences from ordinary to sublime.
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