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Festival Pass, All 9 Festival Talks, Full Price ticket
Enjoy all 9 festival talks for one low price!
Enjoy all 9 festival talks for one low price!
$75.00+ $4.39 feeFestival Pass, All 9 Festival Talks, Concession ticket
Enjoy all 9 festival talks for one low price!
Enjoy all 9 festival talks for one low price!
$40.00+ $2.85 fee
Wednesday 10 September
How to Self-Publish with Eden Summers, 1pm, Lavington Library, Full Price ticket
What are the benefits of self-publishing versus traditional publishing? How do you manage your own editing and proof reading? What is KDP and Kindle Unlimited? And how do you market and distribute once your self-published book is out there?
What are the benefits of self-publishing versus traditional publishing? How do you manage your own editing and proof reading? What is KDP and Kindle Unlimited? And how do you market and distribute once your self-published book is out there?
$40.00+ $2.85 feeHow to Self-Publish with Eden Summers, 1pm, Lavington Library, Concession ticket
What are the benefits of self-publishing versus traditional publishing? How do you manage your own editing and proof reading? What is KDP and Kindle Unlimited? And how do you market and distribute once your self-published book is out there?
What are the benefits of self-publishing versus traditional publishing? How do you manage your own editing and proof reading? What is KDP and Kindle Unlimited? And how do you market and distribute once your self-published book is out there?
$30.00+ $2.41 feeHow to Prepare Your Manuscript for Publication, 5.30pm, LibraryMuseum, Full Price ticket
Congratulations, you’ve written your novel. But how do you get it published? Do you need an agent? Which publishers should you approach? Danielle Binks is an author and literary agent so she is experienced in this process. In this workshop she will be sharing her tips for how to get your manuscript noticed and read.
Congratulations, you’ve written your novel. But how do you get it published? Do you need an agent? Which publishers should you approach? Danielle Binks is an author and literary agent so she is experienced in this process. In this workshop she will be sharing her tips for how to get your manuscript noticed and read.
$40.00+ $2.85 feeHow to Prepare Your Manuscript for Publication, 5.30pm, LibraryMuseum, Concession ticket
Congratulations, you’ve written your novel. But how do you get it published? Do you need an agent? Which publishers should you approach? Danielle Binks is an author and literary agent so she is experienced in this process. In this workshop she will be sharing her tips for how to get your manuscript noticed and read.
Congratulations, you’ve written your novel. But how do you get it published? Do you need an agent? Which publishers should you approach? Danielle Binks is an author and literary agent so she is experienced in this process. In this workshop she will be sharing her tips for how to get your manuscript noticed and read.
$30.00+ $2.41 feeHappily Ever After: All About Romance, 6.00pm, LibraryMuseum, Full Price ticket
If you look at the Good Reads most popular books list, romance (or books with a heavy love interest narrative) often add up to about 50% of the titles. Yet the genre is rarely shortlisted for the most literary awards and is largely only read by women. Authors Eden Summers and Melanie Saward join Elise Fletcher to talk about the rise of romantasy, the return of erotica and why “chick lit” and the art of writing romance for women is not taken more seriously.
If you look at the Good Reads most popular books list, romance (or books with a heavy love interest narrative) often add up to about 50% of the titles. Yet the genre is rarely shortlisted for the most literary awards and is largely only read by women. Authors Eden Summers and Melanie Saward join Elise Fletcher to talk about the rise of romantasy, the return of erotica and why “chick lit” and the art of writing romance for women is not taken more seriously.
$25.00+ $2.19 feeHappily Ever After: All About Romance, 6.00pm, LibraryMuseum, Concession ticket
If you look at the Good Reads most popular books list, romance (or books with a heavy love interest narrative) often add up to about 50% of the titles. Yet the genre is rarely shortlisted for the most literary awards and is largely only read by women. Authors Eden Summers and Melanie Saward join Elise Fletcher to talk about the rise of romantasy, the return of erotica and why “chick lit” and the art of writing romance for women is not taken more seriously.
If you look at the Good Reads most popular books list, romance (or books with a heavy love interest narrative) often add up to about 50% of the titles. Yet the genre is rarely shortlisted for the most literary awards and is largely only read by women. Authors Eden Summers and Melanie Saward join Elise Fletcher to talk about the rise of romantasy, the return of erotica and why “chick lit” and the art of writing romance for women is not taken more seriously.
$15.00+ $1.75 fee
Thursday 11 September
Create Your Own Comics, 5.30pm, LibraryMusuem, Full Price ticket
Learn the art of crafting a strong story arc, how theme works and how to invent your characters when you’re creating a comic book. This workshop is being run by author Shane McCarthy who has written comics for franchises such as Batman, Transformers and Star Wars. Open to anyone aged 16 years and up.
Learn the art of crafting a strong story arc, how theme works and how to invent your characters when you’re creating a comic book. This workshop is being run by author Shane McCarthy who has written comics for franchises such as Batman, Transformers and Star Wars. Open to anyone aged 16 years and up.
$40.00+ $2.85 feeCreate Your Own Comics, 5.30pm, LibraryMusuem, Concession ticket
Learn the art of crafting a strong story arc, how theme works and how to invent your characters when you’re creating a comic book. This workshop is being run by author Shane McCarthy who has written comics for franchises such as Batman, Transformers and Star Wars. Open to anyone aged 16 years and up.
Learn the art of crafting a strong story arc, how theme works and how to invent your characters when you’re creating a comic book. This workshop is being run by author Shane McCarthy who has written comics for franchises such as Batman, Transformers and Star Wars. Open to anyone aged 16 years and up.
$30.00+ $2.41 fee
Friday12 September
Dorothy Simmons Literary Lunch with Jane Tara, 12.30pm, Atura ticket
Have lunch with author Jane Tara as she talks about her humorous latest release.Tilda is Visible is the story of Tilda Finch, a woman who is unexpectedly diagnosed with invisibility, an affliction commonly experienced by women over 50. With a charming and deft touch, Tara has penned a beautiful novel about women, life and being seen.This conversation includes a two-course lunch and wine on arrival. The book Tilda is Visible will also be available for signing and purchase.Seating for this event is non-reserved.*Please note bookings close Wednesday 11 September at 2pmwww.dorothysimmons.org
Have lunch with author Jane Tara as she talks about her humorous latest release.Tilda is Visible is the story of Tilda Finch, a woman who is unexpectedly diagnosed with invisibility, an affliction commonly experienced by women over 50. With a charming and deft touch, Tara has penned a beautiful novel about women, life and being seen.This conversation includes a two-course lunch and wine on arrival. The book Tilda is Visible will also be available for signing and purchase.Seating for this event is non-reserved.*Please note bookings close Wednesday 11 September at 2pmwww.dorothysimmons.org
$75.00+ $4.39 feeHow to Write An Acknowledgement of Country, 1pm, Lavington Library, Full Price ticket
Back by popular demand! Learn how to write a culturally appropriate Acknowledgement of Country from Wiradjuri ambassador Ruth Davys. Hurry, bookings for this workshop sold out quickly in 2024.
Back by popular demand! Learn how to write a culturally appropriate Acknowledgement of Country from Wiradjuri ambassador Ruth Davys. Hurry, bookings for this workshop sold out quickly in 2024.
$40.00+ $2.85 feeHow to Write An Acknowledgement of Country, 1pm, Lavington Library, Concession ticket
Back by popular demand! Learn how to write a culturally appropriate Acknowledgement of Country from Wiradjuri ambassador Ruth Davys. Hurry, bookings for this workshop sold out quickly in 2024.
Back by popular demand! Learn how to write a culturally appropriate Acknowledgement of Country from Wiradjuri ambassador Ruth Davys. Hurry, bookings for this workshop sold out quickly in 2024.
$30.00+ $2.41 feeMaking Manga, 4pm, LibraryMuseum, 10 to 15 year olds, Free ticket
Learn how to make your own manga. In this hands-on workshop, Wodonga artist Angie Spice will take young people aged 10 to 15 through this popular Japanese art form.
Learn how to make your own manga. In this hands-on workshop, Wodonga artist Angie Spice will take young people aged 10 to 15 through this popular Japanese art form.
FreeBeyond Dreamtime, 6pm, LibraryMuseum, Full Price ticket
Four First Nations creatives talk about the importance of including Indigenous narratives in Australian children’s books. Magabala Publisher Rachel Bin Salleh will join panellists illustrator Charmaine Ledden-Lewis and author Taylor Hampton via live stream to chat with author/illustrator Dub Leffler about the importance of cultural representation in books for kids.
Four First Nations creatives talk about the importance of including Indigenous narratives in Australian children’s books. Magabala Publisher Rachel Bin Salleh will join panellists illustrator Charmaine Ledden-Lewis and author Taylor Hampton via live stream to chat with author/illustrator Dub Leffler about the importance of cultural representation in books for kids.
$25.00+ $2.19 feeBeyond Dreamtime, 6pm, LibraryMuseum, Concession ticket
Four First Nations creatives talk about the importance of including Indigenous narratives in Australian children’s books. Magabala Publisher Rachel Bin Salleh will join panellists illustrator Charmaine Ledden-Lewis and author Taylor Hampton via live stream to chat with author/illustrator Dub Leffler about the importance of cultural representation in books for kids.
Four First Nations creatives talk about the importance of including Indigenous narratives in Australian children’s books. Magabala Publisher Rachel Bin Salleh will join panellists illustrator Charmaine Ledden-Lewis and author Taylor Hampton via live stream to chat with author/illustrator Dub Leffler about the importance of cultural representation in books for kids.
$15.00+ $1.75 feeWhose Voices Get Heard?, 7:15pm, LibraryMuseum, Full Price ticket
Journalist Antoinette Lattouf and The Voice advocate and author Thomas Mayo will be onstage in conversation about who controls the narrative in our current media landscape.
Journalist Antoinette Lattouf and The Voice advocate and author Thomas Mayo will be onstage in conversation about who controls the narrative in our current media landscape.
$25.00+ $2.19 feeWhose Voices Get Heard?, 7:15pm, LibraryMuseum, Concession ticket
Journalist Antoinette Lattouf and The Voice advocate and author Thomas Mayo will be onstage in conversation about who controls the narrative in our current media landscape.
Journalist Antoinette Lattouf and The Voice advocate and author Thomas Mayo will be onstage in conversation about who controls the narrative in our current media landscape.
$15.00+ $1.75 fee
Saturday 13 September
Drawing with Thoughts & Emotions, 10:00am, LibraryMuseum, 10 to 15 year olds, Free ticket
FreeWriting YA, 10:00am, Retro Lane Cafe, Full Price ticket
How to write fiction for young adults with award-winning novelist, Vikki Wakefield.
How to write fiction for young adults with award-winning novelist, Vikki Wakefield.
$40.00+ $2.85 feeWriting YA, 10:00am, Retro Lane Cafe, Concession ticket
How to write fiction for young adults with award-winning novelist, Vikki Wakefield.
How to write fiction for young adults with award-winning novelist, Vikki Wakefield.
$30.00+ $2.41 feeCollaboration: Visual Art Meets Poetry, 11am, MAMA, Free ticket
Visual artist Kate Smith and poet Lachlan Brown have collaborated on a tryptic of works combining their individual mediums – painting and writing. In this conversation, the two creatives will discuss the process of working together, what draws them to their respective artforms and the creative potential of working collaboratively.
Visual artist Kate Smith and poet Lachlan Brown have collaborated on a tryptic of works combining their individual mediums – painting and writing. In this conversation, the two creatives will discuss the process of working together, what draws them to their respective artforms and the creative potential of working collaboratively.
FreeWriting Crime Fiction, 12pm, Retro Lane Cafe, Full Price ticket
Crime fiction is one of Australia’s most popular book genres. If you have an idea for your own whodunnit, join author Dinuka McKenzie to solve the mystery of crime writing.
Crime fiction is one of Australia’s most popular book genres. If you have an idea for your own whodunnit, join author Dinuka McKenzie to solve the mystery of crime writing.
$40.00+ $2.85 feeWriting Crime Fiction, 12pm, Retro Lane Cafe, Concession ticket
Crime fiction is one of Australia’s most popular book genres. If you have an idea for your own whodunnit, join author Dinuka McKenzie to solve the mystery of crime writing.
Crime fiction is one of Australia’s most popular book genres. If you have an idea for your own whodunnit, join author Dinuka McKenzie to solve the mystery of crime writing.
$30.00+ $2.41 feeHow to Write A Murder Mystery, 1pm, LibraryMuseum, 10 to 15 year olds, Free ticket
How do you create the perfect killer? Who is the victim? And how will you solve the crime? Author Kate Emery shares her tricks for writing a compelling murder mystery in this workshop for young people aged 10 to 15.
How do you create the perfect killer? Who is the victim? And how will you solve the crime? Author Kate Emery shares her tricks for writing a compelling murder mystery in this workshop for young people aged 10 to 15.
FreeDisappearing Women in Australian Fiction, 1:30pm, LibraryMuseum, Full price ticket
How does society erase women from the mainstream narrative? In their latest novels, both Jane Tara and Hilde Hinton write about women who become invisible to those around them because they are over 50 or because they have become mothers. Moderated by Melanie Cheng, Jane and Hilde will discuss the devastating psychological impact of ignoring women who have “disappeared” from society.
How does society erase women from the mainstream narrative? In their latest novels, both Jane Tara and Hilde Hinton write about women who become invisible to those around them because they are over 50 or because they have become mothers. Moderated by Melanie Cheng, Jane and Hilde will discuss the devastating psychological impact of ignoring women who have “disappeared” from society.
$25.00+ $2.19 feeDisappearing Women in Australian Fiction, 1:30pm, LibraryMuseum, Concession ticket
How does society erase women from the mainstream narrative? In their latest novels, both Jane Tara and Hilde Hinton write about women who become invisible to those around them because they are over 50 or because they have become mothers. Moderated by Melanie Cheng, Jane and Hilde will discuss the devastating psychological impact of ignoring women who have “disappeared” from society.
How does society erase women from the mainstream narrative? In their latest novels, both Jane Tara and Hilde Hinton write about women who become invisible to those around them because they are over 50 or because they have become mothers. Moderated by Melanie Cheng, Jane and Hilde will discuss the devastating psychological impact of ignoring women who have “disappeared” from society.
$15.00+ $1.75 feeFantastical Fiction, 2:45pm, LibraryMuseum, Full price ticket
From YA fantasy to magical surrealism and everything in between, authors Isobelle Carmody and Finegan Kruckemeyer talk to Sera Jonas Jakob about dragons, time slips and everything fantastical in contemporary Australian fiction.
From YA fantasy to magical surrealism and everything in between, authors Isobelle Carmody and Finegan Kruckemeyer talk to Sera Jonas Jakob about dragons, time slips and everything fantastical in contemporary Australian fiction.
$25.00+ $2.19 feeFantastical Fiction, 2:45pm, LibraryMuseum, Concession ticket
From YA fantasy to magical surrealism and everything in between, authors Isobelle Carmody and Finegan Kruckemeyer talk to Sera Jonas Jakob about dragons, time slips and everything fantastical in contemporary Australian fiction.
From YA fantasy to magical surrealism and everything in between, authors Isobelle Carmody and Finegan Kruckemeyer talk to Sera Jonas Jakob about dragons, time slips and everything fantastical in contemporary Australian fiction.
$15.00+ $1.75 feeMaking the Mightiest Heroes, 4pm, LibraryMuseum, Full Price ticket
Join three Australian comic artists – Shane McCarthy, Kieran Jack and Angie Spice – as they talk about the importance of the comic form, the specific experience of publishing comics in Australia, working with international franchises like D.C. Comics, crafting Japanese manga and the current golden age of comics.
Join three Australian comic artists – Shane McCarthy, Kieran Jack and Angie Spice – as they talk about the importance of the comic form, the specific experience of publishing comics in Australia, working with international franchises like D.C. Comics, crafting Japanese manga and the current golden age of comics.
$25.00+ $2.19 feeMaking the Mightiest Heroes, 4pm, LibraryMuseum, Concession ticket
Join three Australian comic artists – Shane McCarthy, Kieran Jack and Angie Spice – as they talk about the importance of the comic form, the specific experience of publishing comics in Australia, working with international franchises like D.C. Comics, crafting Japanese manga and the current golden age of comics.
Join three Australian comic artists – Shane McCarthy, Kieran Jack and Angie Spice – as they talk about the importance of the comic form, the specific experience of publishing comics in Australia, working with international franchises like D.C. Comics, crafting Japanese manga and the current golden age of comics.
$15.00+ $1.75 feeStereo Stories in Concert at Write Around the Murray, 7:15pm LibraryMuseum ticket
WAM authors collaborate with the Stereo Stories band to recreate memories of their favourite songs performed live. Featuring Jane Caro and Thomas Mayo. This event starts with mingling, complimentary canapes and wine on arrival. The Stereo Stories band will begin their performance at 8pm. The performance includes a short interval. A variety of vegan and gluten free options will be available. Unfortunately we cannot cater to other dietary requirements.
WAM authors collaborate with the Stereo Stories band to recreate memories of their favourite songs performed live. Featuring Jane Caro and Thomas Mayo. This event starts with mingling, complimentary canapes and wine on arrival. The Stereo Stories band will begin their performance at 8pm. The performance includes a short interval. A variety of vegan and gluten free options will be available. Unfortunately we cannot cater to other dietary requirements.
$95.00+ $5.27 fee
Sunday 14 September
Yindyamarra Sculpture Walking Tour, 10am, Kremur Street Boat Ramp ticket
Learn about the First Nations artworks along the Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk on this tour with Wiradjuri ambassador Ruth Davys. The tour will begin at Kremer Street boat ramp in West Albury and focus on the southern loop (approximate distance 2.7km).
Learn about the First Nations artworks along the Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk on this tour with Wiradjuri ambassador Ruth Davys. The tour will begin at Kremer Street boat ramp in West Albury and focus on the southern loop (approximate distance 2.7km).
$20.00+ $1.97 feeWriting Fantasy with Isobelle Carmody, 10.30am, Retro Lane Cafe, Full Price ticket
Spend a couple of hours with one Australia’s most beloved fantasy authors, Isobelle Carmody, as she takes you through the process of how to create your own fantasy fiction.
Spend a couple of hours with one Australia’s most beloved fantasy authors, Isobelle Carmody, as she takes you through the process of how to create your own fantasy fiction.
$50.00+ $3.29 feeWriting Fantasy with Isobelle Carmody, 10.30am, Retro Lane Cafe, Concession ticket
Spend a couple of hours with one Australia’s most beloved fantasy authors, Isobelle Carmody, as she takes you through the process of how to create your own fantasy fiction.
Spend a couple of hours with one Australia’s most beloved fantasy authors, Isobelle Carmody, as she takes you through the process of how to create your own fantasy fiction.
$35.00+ $2.63 feeListening & Storytelling Circle, 11am, LibraryMuseum, Full Price ticket
Community and performance artist Sandra Collins will lead an intimate and powerful session of sharing personal, unscripted stories. Based on a theme (to be announced at the circle), participants will have the opportunity to share their own short story and, more importantly, listen to the stories of their fellow attendees. You do not need to have writing experience to take part in the Listening & Storytelling Circle, just a willingness to listen. This is an opportunity to get to know other members of your community and form a bond based on common experiences. This session is limited to a maximum of five participants.
Community and performance artist Sandra Collins will lead an intimate and powerful session of sharing personal, unscripted stories. Based on a theme (to be announced at the circle), participants will have the opportunity to share their own short story and, more importantly, listen to the stories of their fellow attendees. You do not need to have writing experience to take part in the Listening & Storytelling Circle, just a willingness to listen. This is an opportunity to get to know other members of your community and form a bond based on common experiences. This session is limited to a maximum of five participants.
$50.00+ $3.29 feeListening & Storytelling Circle, 11am, LibraryMuseum, Concession ticket
Community and performance artist Sandra Collins will lead an intimate and powerful session of sharing personal, unscripted stories. Based on a theme (to be announced at the circle), participants will have the opportunity to share their own short story and, more importantly, listen to the stories of their fellow attendees. You do not need to have writing experience to take part in the Listening & Storytelling Circle, just a willingness to listen. This is an opportunity to get to know other members of your community and form a bond based on common experiences. This session is limited to a maximum of five participants.
Community and performance artist Sandra Collins will lead an intimate and powerful session of sharing personal, unscripted stories. Based on a theme (to be announced at the circle), participants will have the opportunity to share their own short story and, more importantly, listen to the stories of their fellow attendees. You do not need to have writing experience to take part in the Listening & Storytelling Circle, just a willingness to listen. This is an opportunity to get to know other members of your community and form a bond based on common experiences. This session is limited to a maximum of five participants.
$35.00+ $2.63 feeThe Lonely Protagonist, 11:00am, LibraryMuseum, Full Price ticket
Journalist Jason Steger hosts a talk with authors Melanie Cheng and Hilde Hinton about social isolation, loneliness and mental health in their novels The Burrow and The Opposite of Lonely.
Journalist Jason Steger hosts a talk with authors Melanie Cheng and Hilde Hinton about social isolation, loneliness and mental health in their novels The Burrow and The Opposite of Lonely.
$25.00+ $2.19 feeThe Lonely Protagonist, 11:00am, LibraryMuseum, Concession ticket
Journalist Jason Steger hosts a talk with authors Melanie Cheng and Hilde Hinton about social isolation, loneliness and mental health in their novels The Burrow and The Opposite of Lonely.
Journalist Jason Steger hosts a talk with authors Melanie Cheng and Hilde Hinton about social isolation, loneliness and mental health in their novels The Burrow and The Opposite of Lonely.
$15.00+ $1.75 feeKillers on the Loose, 1pm, LibraryMuseum, Full Price ticket
Australian crime fiction is at an apex in popularity among readers, so how do writers add in new twists to keep the genre fresh? Three female authors (Dinuka McKenzie, Kate Emery and Vikki Wakefield) gather to talk about their three latest releases – all featuring female protagonists. Moderated by Hilde Hinton.
Australian crime fiction is at an apex in popularity among readers, so how do writers add in new twists to keep the genre fresh? Three female authors (Dinuka McKenzie, Kate Emery and Vikki Wakefield) gather to talk about their three latest releases – all featuring female protagonists. Moderated by Hilde Hinton.
$25.00+ $2.19 feeKillers on the Loose, 1pm, LibraryMuseum, Concession ticket
Australian crime fiction is at an apex in popularity among readers, so how do writers add in new twists to keep the genre fresh? Three female authors (Dinuka McKenzie, Kate Emery and Vikki Wakefield) gather to talk about their three latest releases – all featuring female protagonists. Moderated by Hilde Hinton.
Australian crime fiction is at an apex in popularity among readers, so how do writers add in new twists to keep the genre fresh? Three female authors (Dinuka McKenzie, Kate Emery and Vikki Wakefield) gather to talk about their three latest releases – all featuring female protagonists. Moderated by Hilde Hinton.
$15.00+ $1.75 feeBook of the Festival, 2:30pm, LibraryMuseum, Full Price ticket
Celebrated journalist, social commentator and author Jane Caro joins Jason Steger on stage to talk about the Write Around the Murray Book of the Festival 2025 – her latest crime thriller, Lyrebird.
Celebrated journalist, social commentator and author Jane Caro joins Jason Steger on stage to talk about the Write Around the Murray Book of the Festival 2025 – her latest crime thriller, Lyrebird.
$25.00+ $2.19 feeBook of the Festival, 2:30pm, LibraryMuseum, Concession ticket
Celebrated journalist, social commentator and author Jane Caro joins Jason Steger on stage to talk about the Write Around the Murray Book of the Festival 2025 – her latest crime thriller, Lyrebird.
Celebrated journalist, social commentator and author Jane Caro joins Jason Steger on stage to talk about the Write Around the Murray Book of the Festival 2025 – her latest crime thriller, Lyrebird.
$15.00+ $1.75 fee