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Online: Dialogue and Character Fundamentals with Amy Lovat

Online: Dialogue and Character Fundamentals with Amy Lovat

In this 6-week course with author Amy Lovat, you’ll explore the fundamentals of dialogue and character.
Today 12am to 1pm
Primary School Days

Primary School Days

Sydney Writers’ Festival Primary School Days program is designed to inspire the next generation of readers.
27 May 2025
In Conversation with Martha Stewart

In Conversation with Martha Stewart

The legendary Martha Stewart takes the stage at ICC Sydney for an Australian exclusive for Vivid Sydney.
28 May 2025
Online: Novel Writing from Idea to Manuscript

Online: Novel Writing from Idea to Manuscript

Join Pamela Cook to learn critical skills involved in the entire novel writing process.
28 May 2025
City of Sydney online book club: Sydney Writers' Festival

City of Sydney online book club: Sydney Writers' Festival

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
29 May 2025
Fierce, Funny, True: Writing for Children

Fierce, Funny, True: Writing for Children

Join Lisa Shanahan learn the art of writing for children, from picture books to junior novels to middle-grade fiction.
3 Jun 2025
POSTPONED: Grammar Essentials

POSTPONED: Grammar Essentials

Learn from Susan McKerihan how a knowledge of grammar can improve your writing.
7 Jun 2025
Words on Art and Life with Hani Abdile

Words on Art and Life with Hani Abdile

The poet reflects on fleeing civil war in Somalia to surviving life in Australian detention.
10 Jun 2025
Readers - Books and Conversation with Gina Chick

Readers - Books and Conversation with Gina Chick

A monthly series with authors about their latest work, their body of work, writing process and ideas that inspire them.
19 Jun 2025
Voice in Contemporary Playwriting

Voice in Contemporary Playwriting

Join Michelle Law to learn how to develop your own unique voice as a playwright.
21 Jun 2025
City of Sydney Online Book Club: Pride

City of Sydney Online Book Club: Pride

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
26 Jun 2025
Writing Visually for Comics and Graphic Novels

Writing Visually for Comics and Graphic Novels

Join Christof Bogacs to learn how to communicate complex visuals ideas through comic script.
28 Jun 2025
Preparing for Publication: Tools for the Debut Author

Preparing for Publication: Tools for the Debut Author

Join Amy Hutton to learn how to be your own publicist, marketer and social media manager as an author.
5 Jul 2025
Online Feedback: Creative Non-Fiction

Online Feedback: Creative Non-Fiction

Zoya Patel will provide feedback on your creative non-fiction work, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
14 Jul 2025
Online Feedback: Poetry

Online Feedback: Poetry

Fiona Wright will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
14 Jul 2025
2025 Kids and YA Festival

2025 Kids and YA Festival

Showcasing Australia’s most exciting up-and-coming writers and dearly loved authors.
9 Aug 2025
Seminar: Pitching to Literary Journals

Seminar: Pitching to Literary Journals

James Jiang will help participants refine their pitches to literary journals.
14 Aug 2025
Writing Speculative Fiction

Writing Speculative Fiction

Join JS Breukelaar to develop the skills and confidence you need to make your speculative fiction stand out.
16 Aug 2025
Readers – Books and Conversation with Lev Grossman

Readers – Books and Conversation with Lev Grossman

A monthly series with authors about their latest work, their body of work, writing process and ideas that inspire them.
28 Aug 2025
Writing Thrillers: How to Hook your Reader

Writing Thrillers: How to Hook your Reader

Petronella McGovern will teach you how to link your characters and plot, and keep your story moving.
30 Aug 2025