Sydney Writers' Festival

Tuesday, May 20 2008

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• Monday, May 19 2008 •
10 : 00	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
• Tuesday, May 20 2008 •
09 : 30	21: Workshop: The Challenge of Plain English with Ron Denholm  * SOLD OUT * Ron Denholm 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 & Young Adults 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 & Young Adults 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, Fiction, In 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 & Drink 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 In 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 & Drink 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 Lecture  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 In 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 & Young Adults 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 Lecture  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 Reading  More Info

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