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• Thursday, May 15 2008 •
18 : 00
1: Launch: Westside 08
A showcase of young writers, artists and photographers of Western Sydney. 		Bankstown Town Hall
18:00 to 20:00		Free Event
Fiction Launch  More Info
• Friday, May 16 2008 •
10 : 00
2: Hanoi to Beirut Express: A Tour of Bankstown  * SOLD OUT *
Comb the arcades and streets of Bankstown, Sydney?s culinary united nations. 		Various
10:00 to 16:00		Ticketed Event
Food Writing Tour  More Info
• Saturday, May 17 2008 •
09 : 00
3: Story Mastery Seminar with Michael Hauge
A one day seminar with US story consultant Michael Hauge. 		Chauvel Cinema
09:00 to 17:00		Ticketed Event
Scriptwriting Workshops  More Info
09 : 30
5: Workshop: Creativity, Memory and Place with Catherine Cole  * SOLD OUT *
Explore creativity, ideas, memory and place, and learn new ways of thinking about how you write. 		Sydney Mechanics? School of Arts, Woolley Room
09:30 to 12:30		Ticketed Event
Life Writing, Industry, Fiction Workshops  More Info

4: Workshop: Freelance Writing for Magazines with Penny Craswell  * SOLD OUT *
Learn essential writing, pitching and research skills needed for freelance magazine writing. 		Sydney Mechanics? School of Arts, Carmichael Room
09:30 to 12:30		Ticketed Event
Industry, Nonfiction Workshops  More Info
13 : 30
335: Workshop: Creativity, Memory and Place with Catherine Cole  * SOLD OUT *
Explore creativity, ideas, memory and place, and learn new ways of thinking about how you write. 		Sydney Mechanics? School of Arts, Woolley Room
13:30 to 16:30		Ticketed Event
Life Writing, Industry, Fiction Workshops  More Info

338: Workshop: Crime Writing with Michael Robotham  * SOLD OUT *
A workshop for budding crime writers who are not quite able to get started or finished. 		Sydney Mechanics? School of Arts, Carmichael Room
13:30 to 16:30		Ticketed Event
Industry, Crime, Fiction Workshops  More Info
• Sunday, May 18 2008 •
09 : 30
6: Workshop: Dramatic Action ? An Introduction to Writing for the Stage with Tommy Murphy  * SOLD OUT *
A practical scriptwriting workshop focussing on character, story and embracing theatricality. 		Sydney Mechanics? School of Arts, Woolley Room
09:30 to 12:30		Ticketed Event
Scriptwriting, Industry Workshops  More Info
13 : 30
7: Workshop: Crime Writing with Michael Robotham  * SOLD OUT *
A workshop for budding crime writers who are not quite able to get started or finished. 		Sydney Mechanics? School of Arts, Carmichael Room
13:30 to 16:30		Ticketed Event
Crime, Industry, Fiction Workshops  More Info

339: Workshop: Freelance Writing for Magazines with Penny Craswell  * SOLD OUT *
Learn essential writing, pitching and research skills needed for freelance magazine writing. 		Sydney Mechanics? School of Arts, Woolley Room
13:30 to 16:30		Ticketed Event
Industry Workshops  More Info
• Monday, May 19 2008 •
09 : 30
8: Primary School Days ? Parramatta  * SOLD OUT *
A celebration of books and writing for students aged 8+. 		Riverside Theatres, Parramatta
09:30 to 14:00		Ticketed Event
Children & Families Author Talk  More Info
10 : 00
9: Torn Awake: Forrest Gander in Conversation
Celebrated American poet Forrest Gander discusses his body of work. 		Carrington Hotel, Katoomba
10:00 to 11:00		Ticketed Event
Poetry & Spoken Word Conversation  More Info

352: 42 books about art
A new exhibition by artist David Sequeira. 		University of Sydney, Art Gallery
10:00 to 16:30		Free Event
New Media Exhibition  More Info
11 : 30
10: The Authority to Tell a Story
Trevor Shearston discusses 'Dead Birds', set in pre-colonial Papua. 		Carrington Hotel, Katoomba
11:30 to 12:30		Ticketed Event
Fiction, History Conversation  More Info
13 : 00
12: The Ernies Book
Meredith Burgmann and Yvette Andrews talk about 'The Ernies Book' with Anne Summers. 		The Mint
13:00 to 14:00		Free Event
Nonfiction, Current Affairs, Culture & Heritage Conversation  More Info

11: Workshop: Introduction to Creative Writing with Roland Fishman  * SOLD OUT *
Unlock your creative potential and dramatically improve the quality of your writing. 		Sydney Mechanics? School of Arts, Woolley Room
13:00 to 17:00		Ticketed Event
Fiction, Industry Workshops  More Info
13 : 30
13: Conflicting Desires: A New Reading of Edith Wharton
Hermione Lee shares the public and private conflicts that lie at the heart of Edith Wharton?s books. 		Carrington Hotel, Katoomba
13:30 to 14:30		Ticketed Event
Life Writing Address  More Info
15 : 00
14: A Fraction of the Whole: Steve Toltz in Conversation
Steve Toltz talks to Malcolm Knox about his blisteringly funny novel 'A Fraction of the Whole'. 		Carrington Hotel, Katoomba
15:00 to 16:00		Ticketed Event
Fiction Conversation  More Info
16 : 30
15: Poetry Outloud
Forrest Gander, John Burnside, Deb Westbury, Mark O?Flynn and Craig Billingham read from their work. 		Carrington Hotel, Katoomba
16:30 to 17:10		Ticketed Event
Poetry & Spoken Word Reading  More Info
18 : 00
17: Emily Rodda at Penrith Library  * SOLD OUT *
Australian children?s own queen of fantasy talks about her latest book, 'The Key to Rondo'. 		Penrith City Library
18:00 to 19:00		Ticketed Event
Children & Families Author Talk  More Info

16: Linda Jaivin at Kings Cross Library
Linda Jaivin discusses her work, the writing process, and the question of inspiration. 		Kings Cross Library
18:00 to 19:00		Free Event
Fiction Author Talk  More Info
18 : 30
18: NSW Premier?s Literary Awards Dinner
Prizes presented by the Minister for the Arts and the Premier of NSW. 		Art Gallery of New South Wales
18:30 to 23:00		Ticketed Event
Fiction, Nonfiction Special Event  More Info

19: Secrets of the Red Lantern  * SOLD OUT *
Red Lantern?s Pauline Nguyen, Luke Nguyen and Mark Jensen share food, family recipes and stories. 		Red Lantern Vietnamese Restaurant
18:30 to 22:00		Ticketed Event
Food Writing Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info
• Tuesday, May 20 2008 •
09 : 30
21: Workshop: The Challenge of Plain English  * SOLD OUT *
Plain English Foundation introduces 10 guidelines that define plain language. 		Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts, Carmichael Room
09:30 to 12:30		Ticketed Event
Industry, Nonfiction Workshops  More Info

23: Primary School Days ? Sydney  * SOLD OUT *
A celebration of books and writing for students aged 8+. 		Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay
09:30 to 14:00		Ticketed Event
Children & Families Author Talk  More Info

20: Secondary School Days ? Parramatta  * SOLD OUT *
A celebration of books and writing for students aged 12+. 		Riverside Theatres, Parramatta
09:30 to 14:00		Ticketed Event
Children & Families Author Talk  More Info

22: Workshop: Secrets of Travel Writing with Claire Scobie  * SOLD OUT *
Learn how to develop an idea for a travel story and turn it into a polished article. 		Sydney Mechanics? School of Arts, Woolley Room
09:30 to 16:30		Ticketed Event
Travel, Industry Workshops  More Info
10 : 00
24: A Lie About My Father: John Burnside in Conversation
Scottish poet and novelist John Burnside discusses his work with Edmund Campion. 		Carrington Hotel, Katoomba
10:00 to 11:00		Ticketed Event
Nonfiction, Poetry & Spoken Word, Fiction, Conversation  More Info

25: Chinatown: Feng Shui, Fashion and Yum Cha Walking Tour  * SOLD OUT *
Discover the hidden side of Chinatown and its long and fascinating history. 		Various
10:00 to 16:00		Ticketed Event
Food Writing Tour  More Info
11 : 30
26: Family Fictions and Family Truths
Charlotte Wood and Tegan Bennett Daylight discuss the nature of intimate writing. 		Carrington Hotel, Katoomba
11:30 to 12:30		Ticketed Event
Fiction Conversation  More Info
12 : 30
27: Soffritto: Lunch at Lucio?s
Lucio Galletto and David Dale share their passion for Italian food over lunch. 		Lucio?s Italian Restaurant
12:30 to 14:30		Ticketed Event
Food Writing Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info
13 : 00
28: Great Australian Eulogies
Richard Walsh shares some of the best examples of this intriguing oral tradition. 		The Mint
13:00 to 14:00		Free Event
Culture & Heritage, History Address  More Info
13 : 30
29: An Exacting Heart: The Hephzibah Menuhin Story
Jacqueline Kent discusses her biography of Hephzibah Menuhin. 		Carrington Hotel, Katoomba
13:30 to 14:30		Ticketed Event
Life Writing, Nonfiction Conversation  More Info
14 : 00
348: Workshop: An Insider?s Guide to Getting Published with Melanie Ostell  * SOLD OUT *
An insider?s view on pitching to publishers for aspiring fiction and nonfiction authors. 		Sydney Mechanics? School of Arts, Carmichael Room
14:00 to 17:00		Ticketed Event
Industry Workshops  More Info
15 : 00
30: Writing Obsessions: New Australian Fiction
Vicki Hastrich, Toni Jordon and Camilla Noli discuss obsession in their novels. 		Carrington Hotel, Katoomba
15:00 to 16:00		Ticketed Event
Fiction Panel  More Info
18 : 30
31: Right Down to the Plumbing: Speculative Fiction and World-building
D.M. Cornish, David Kowalski and Stuart Mayne discuss speculative and fantasy fiction writing. 		Blacktown City Max Webber Library
18:30 to 19:30		Free Event
Fiction, Children & Families Panel  More Info

32: Opening Address: Jeanette Winterson
Jeanette Winterson opens SWF 2008 with her address, 'GET A BOOK GET A LIFE! how words create meaning'. 		Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall
18:30 to 20:00		Ticketed Event
Fiction Address  More Info
19 : 00
33: Exploring Multilingual Spaces ? Auburn
Readings by members of Auburn Poets and Writers Group. 		Auburn Council Town Hall
19:00 to 22:00		Free Event
Culture & Heritage, Fiction, Poetry & Spoken Word Reading  More Info
• Wednesday, May 21 2008 •
07 : 30
34: John Gray Business Breakfast
Join John Gray for an incisive overview of today?s global politics over breakfast. 		Caf? Sydney
07:30 to 09:00		Ticketed Event
Current Affairs, History Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info
09 : 15
35: Secondary School Days ? Sydney
A celebration of books and writing for students aged 12+. 		Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay
09:15 to 14:00		Ticketed Event
Children & Families Author Talk  More Info
09 : 30
36: CBCA Writing Masterclass with Frances Watts
A masterclass for young writers aged 9-13 years with Frances Watts. 		NSW Writers? Centre
09:30 to 15:30		Ticketed Event
Children & Families Workshops  More Info

38: Workshop: Approaches to Place with Thomas Kohnstamm  * SOLD OUT *
A workshop exploring approaches to writing place for both new and experienced writers. 		Sydney Mechanics? School of Arts, Woolley Room
09:30 to 12:30		Ticketed Event
Travel, Industry Workshops  More Info

37: Workshop: Writing Children's Picture Books with Libby Gleeson  * SOLD OUT *
Learn about the process of writing a picture book for children. 		Sydney Mechanics? School of Arts, Carmichael Room
09:30 to 12:30		Ticketed Event
Fiction, Industry Workshops  More Info
12 : 30
39: French Lessons: Lunch with Justin North
B?casse?s Justin North share recipes from the world of French cooking over lunch. 		Becasse
12:30 to 14:30		Ticketed Event
Food Writing Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info

40: Jana Wendt Literary Lunch
Jana Wendt speaks with Margaret Throsby about getting under the skin of her subjects. 		The Sebel Pier One Sydney, Harbour Watch Room
12:30 to 14:30		Ticketed Event
Food Writing, Current Affairs Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info

41: Lunch with Loretta Napoleoni and Leigh Sales
Lunch with counter-terrorism, money laundering and terror financing expert, Loretta Napoleoni, with Leigh Sales. 		The Sofitel Wentworth Sydney
12:30 to 14:30		Ticketed Event
Current Affairs Literary Lunch/Dinner  More Info
13 : 00
42: If Trees Could Speak
Trees all have stories they could tell. Bob Beale discusses the part they have played in forming our heritage. 		The Mint
13:00 to 14:00		Free Event
Culture & Heritage, History, Science & Environment Address  More Info
13 : 30
43: Workshop: Legal Issues for Writers with Jeremy Fisher  * SOLD OUT *
Australian Society of Authors Executive Director, Jeremy Fisher, tackles the legal complexities facing authors. 		Sydney Mechanics? School of Arts, Carmichael Room
13:30 to 16:30		Ticketed Event
Industry Workshops  More Info

336: Workshop: An Insider?s Guide to Getting Published with Melanie Ostell  * SOLD OUT *
An insider?s view on pitching to publishers for aspiring fiction and nonfiction authors. 		Sydney Mechanics? School of Arts, Woolley Room
13:30 to 16:30		Ticketed Event
Industry Workshops  More Info
18 : 00
45: Readings from the New South Wales Premier?s Literary Awards
Geraldine Doogue in conversation with nine of the winners of this year's awards. 		The Mint
18:00 to 19:30		Free Event
Fiction Conversation  More Info

44: Terry Denton at Newcastle Region Library
Join Terry Denton for a fun-filled look at how he writes and illustrates his books. 		Newcastle Region Library
18:00 to 19:00		Ticketed Event
Children & Families Author Talk  More Info

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