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Book launch: Mediterranean Collections
The book’s editors and authors will introduce Mediterranean Collections in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand: Perspectives from Afar
Samantha Harvey: Orbital
Observing our big blue planet spinning silently beneath us
Secondary School Days
High school students hear from Australia’s most exciting literary talents.
Community workspaces at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
Join our vibrant community work spaces at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
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.
Story Fundamentals: Narrative Scene and Summary
This course with Eleanor Limprecht looks at writing scene and summary in your narrative.
Bilingual rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Bilingual storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Primary School Days
Sydney Writers’ Festival Primary School Days program is designed to inspire the next generation of readers.
Australia’s civil maritime capability in challenging times
Ms Angela Gillham, CEO, Maritime Industry Australia Limited presents this informative lecture - RUSI
Ben's Book Club | 'The Community' by Christine Gregory
During this book club, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions and enjoy a bookish discussion
Bilingual storytime at Darling Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun bilingual storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Storytime at Surry Hills Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
Bilingual rhymetime at Darling Square, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Online: Novel Writing from Idea to Manuscript
Join Pamela Cook to learn critical skills involved in the entire novel writing process.
Rhymetime at Newtown Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Rhymetime at Surry Hills Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Storytime at Newtown Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Rhymetime at Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Storytime at Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
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.
On Democracies and Death Cults by Douglas Murray
A monthly book discussion group on social and political issues
Playgroup
Messy and sensory play, reading books, playing with toys, engaging in craft activities and gross motor play
The New Writers’ Sprint (Live writing with reflection)
Access your authentic voice in words, make great connections
Online: Writing Trauma
Join Meera Atkinson for a two-week masterclass in writing trauma using creative strategies.
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.
POSTPONED: Grammar Essentials
Learn from Susan McKerihan how a knowledge of grammar can improve your writing.
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
Online: Edit Your Manuscript for Success
Pamela Hewitt will walk you through the next stage of your writing journey.
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.
Book group: Matters of the Heart by Jacintha Price
The monthly book club of The Politically Incorrect Book Club
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.
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.
Online Feedback: Children’s Books
Belinda Murrell will provide feedback on your writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
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.
Online Feedback: Poetry
Fiona Wright will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Beginner bookbinding workshop for ages 7-13
It’s easy, creative and totally addictive
City of Sydney online book club: NAIDOC Week
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
2025 Kids and YA Festival
Showcasing Australia’s most exciting up-and-coming writers and dearly loved authors.
Seminar: Pitching to Literary Journals
James Jiang will help participants refine their pitches to literary journals.
Writing Speculative Fiction
Join JS Breukelaar to develop the skills and confidence you need to make your speculative fiction stand out.
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.
Writing Thrillers: How to Hook your Reader
Petronella McGovern will teach you how to link your characters and plot, and keep your story moving.
Creative Tunnel bookbinding workshop
A journey through three-dimensional storytelling