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Are you a book lover and looking for something interesting to read?
Today 9am to 5pm
Online Feedback: Manuscript Development with Pamela Cook

Online Feedback: Manuscript Development with Pamela Cook

Are you looking for feedback to improve your work? Join this course to give and receive feedback on your writing.
Today 12am to 1pm
Online Feedback: Young Adult Fiction with Simmone Howell

Online Feedback: Young Adult Fiction with Simmone Howell

In this online writing course, author Simmone Howell will provide feedback on your writing for young adults.
Today 12am to 1pm
Online: Writing Compelling Climate Fiction w/ Amanda Niehaus

Online: Writing Compelling Climate Fiction w/ Amanda Niehaus

Learn ways to inspire curiosity, introspection and awe in readers to incite connection and change
Today 12am to 1pm
La Hija de Pedro: Meet the author Paula Ajuria

La Hija de Pedro: Meet the author Paula Ajuria

Set between Spain and Australia, this work explores themes of identity and self-awareness.
9 Apr 2025
Rhymetime at Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years

Rhymetime at Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
10 Apr 2025
Storytime at Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years

Storytime at Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
10 Apr 2025
Waverley Library Book sale

Waverley Library Book sale

Grab a bargain at Waverley Libraries giant book sale
12 Apr 2025
Writing Complex Characters with Rosie Dub

Writing Complex Characters with Rosie Dub

In this one-day workshop, author, Dr Rosie Dub will take you on a journey into the psychology of character.
12 Apr 2025
Once upon a time... en español

Once upon a time... en español

Bring your little ones along for an engaging storytelling session in Spanish!
14 Apr 2025
Book Reading by Sami Bayly

Book Reading by Sami Bayly

A special book reading with bestselling author and illustrator, Sami Bayly.
15 Apr 2025
Little People, Big Dreams: Storytime & Dress-Up Fun!

Little People, Big Dreams: Storytime & Dress-Up Fun!

Join Dymocks these school holidays for a magical celebration of the inspiring Little People, Big Dreams book series!
15 Apr 2025
Cockatoo Island Storytime Special: Pidge's Poppies

Cockatoo Island Storytime Special: Pidge's Poppies

Celebrate the school holidays and join us on Wednesday 16 April at Cockatoo Island for an exciting storytime session.
16 Apr 2025
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.
28 Apr 2025
Adam Kay – This is Going to Hurt tour

Adam Kay – This is Going to Hurt tour

Doctor turned BAFTA-winning comedian Adam Kay is coming to Sydney
29 Apr 2025
Everything to Know Before Getting Published w/ Irma Gold

Everything to Know Before Getting Published w/ Irma Gold

This seminar will give you the tools to navigate the publishing waters with confidence and a sense of direction.
29 Apr 2025
Never-Ending Legend: The Anzac Landing on 25 April 1915

Never-Ending Legend: The Anzac Landing on 25 April 1915

Exploring the Galipoli landings on 25 April , the Anzac Spirit and addressingAutralians' never ending curiosity
29 Apr 2025
Author Talk: Dervla McTiernan with The Unquiet Grave

Author Talk: Dervla McTiernan with The Unquiet Grave

Join number one internationally bestselling crime writer Dervla McTiernan in conversation with Suzanne Leal.
1 May 2025
Online: Writing for the Education Market

Online: Writing for the Education Market

Louise Park provides you with the knowledge and tools you need to write for the education market.
7 May 2025
Pádraig Ó Tuama returns to Poetica

Pádraig Ó Tuama returns to Poetica

Poetica is thrilled to host Pádraig Ó Tuama in Sydney for a night of poetry and music to launch his two latest books.
7 May 2025
Writing Tools: The Fundamentals of Fiction

Writing Tools: The Fundamentals of Fiction

In this course with Melina Marchetta, writers will explore the fundamentals of writing fiction.
10 May 2025
Storytime online with Emma Bowd

Storytime online with Emma Bowd

Award-winning children’s author Emma Bowd joins us to read her stories and lead us in some musical fun.
14 May 2025
Writing Compelling True Stories with Sian Prior

Writing Compelling True Stories with Sian Prior

Dr Sian Prior will introduce you to some of the essential skills required to write creative non-fiction.
17 May 2025
Opening Night: In This Together

Opening Night: In This Together

Local and international storytellers speak about togetherness and connection
20 May 2025
Liane Moriarty and David Nicholls

Liane Moriarty and David Nicholls

International bestselling novelists share the experience of seeing their local stories turn into TV series and films.
21 May 2025
Marian Keyes: My Favourite Mistake

Marian Keyes: My Favourite Mistake

Reigniting life’s spark with love, family and Irish small-town politics
21 May 2025
Online: The Rules of Writing Romance

Online: The Rules of Writing Romance

Melanie Saward, we will discuss the rules of writing romance: the structure, tropes, and different subgenres.
21 May 2025
Samantha Harvey: Orbital

Samantha Harvey: Orbital

Observing our big blue planet spinning silently beneath us 
23 May 2025
Secondary School Days

Secondary School Days

High school students hear from Australia’s most exciting literary talents.
23 May 2025
Story Fundamentals: Narrative Scene and Summary

Story Fundamentals: Narrative Scene and Summary

This course with Eleanor Limprecht looks at writing scene and summary in your narrative.
24 May 2025
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
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
Online: Writing Trauma

Online: Writing Trauma

Join Meera Atkinson for a two-week masterclass in writing trauma using creative strategies.
2 Jun 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
Grammar Essentials

Grammar Essentials

Learn from Susan McKerihan how a knowledge of grammar can improve your writing.
7 Jun 2025
Storytime online with Jane Godwin

Storytime online with Jane Godwin

Join celebrated children’s author Jane Godwin as she reads her wonderful stories and leads us in some fun craft
11 Jun 2025
Online: Edit Your Manuscript for Success

Online: Edit Your Manuscript for Success

Pamela Hewitt will walk you through the next stage of your writing journey.
16 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
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: Children’s Books

Online Feedback: Children’s Books

Belinda Murrell will provide feedback on your writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
14 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
Seminar: Pitching to Literary Journals

Seminar: Pitching to Literary Journals

James Jiang will help participants refine their pitches to literary journals.
14 Aug 2025
Poetry in Flux: Playing with Genre and Form

Poetry in Flux: Playing with Genre and Form

Hasib Hourani will guide participants through different poetic modes of language to consider all that poetry can be.
16 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
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