Sydney Writers' Festival

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• Tuesday, May 20 2008 •
09 : 30	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
• Wednesday, May 21 2008 •
09 : 30	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
• Thursday, May 22 2008 •
13 : 00	81: My Friend the Fanatic Sadanand Dhume discusses his portrait of Indonesia painted through the travels of a pair of unlikely protagonists. Sydney Theatre, Richard Wherrett Studio 13:00 to 14:00 Ticketed Event Current Affairs, Nonfiction, Travel, In Conversation  More Info
14 : 30	88: The Honey Spinner Grace Pundyk discusses her sticky road trip to uncover the truth behind the ‘food of the gods’. Museum of Contemporary Art 14:30 to 15:30 Free Event Science & Environment, Nonfiction, Travel Author Talk  More Info
• Friday, May 23 2008 •
11 : 30	138: The Secret Life of Backpackers 30 days, 30 nights, 30 hangovers. Barry Divola discusses his insights into backpacker culture. Bangarra Theatre 11:30 to 12:30 Free Event Travel, Life Writing In Conversation  More Info
13 : 00	149: Chasing Bohemia and Finding Nino Carmen Michael and Marc Llewellyn talk about making new lives in far flung places with Claire Scobie. Bangarra Theatre 13:00 to 14:00 Free Event Travel, Nonfiction, Life Writing Panel  More Info
14 : 30	166: Following the Big Issues Peter Heller and Sadanand Dhume discuss their politically inspired travelogues. Sydney Dance Company, Studio 2/3 14:30 to 15:30 Free Event Travel, Nonfiction, Current Affairs Panel  More Info
16 : 00	176: Traveller’s Tales Thomas Kohnstamm, Lee Tulloch, Marc Llewellyn and Grace Pundyk discuss wanderlust and research. Sydney Dance Company, Studio 2/3 16:00 to 17:00 Free Event Travel, Nonfiction Panel  More Info
• Saturday, May 24 2008 •
09 : 30	203: The Whale Warriors: Peter Heller in Conversation Award winning travel writer Peter Heller discusses 'The Whale Warriors'. Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay 09:30 to 10:30 Ticketed Event Current Affairs, Travel In Conversation  More Info
12 : 30	222: In Search of a Story Peter Heller and Ian Klaus share their travellers’ tales. Pier 2/3, Downstairs 12:30 to 13:30 Ticketed Event Travel, Nonfiction Panel  More Info
• Sunday, May 25 2008 •
12 : 30	286: Enjoy the Trip Barry Divola and Thomas Kohnstamm discuss their travel memoirs and the less romantic side of travel writing. Bangarra Theatre 12:30 to 13:30 Free Event Travel Panel  More Info 237: Kylie Kwong’s China Kylie Kwong shares stories of rediscovering her heritage and exploring the food and culture of China with Margaret Throsby. Pier 2/3, Upstairs Writers’ Salon 12:30 to 13:30 Ticketed Event Travel, Food & Drink Author Talk  More Info
17 : 00	329: Ian Klaus in Conversation What happens when a Rhodes scholar ventures into Iraqi Kurdistan to teach US history? Ian Klaus discusses his story. Sydney Theatre, Richard Wherrett Studio 17:00 to 18:00 Ticketed Event Current Affairs, History, Travel In Conversation  More Info

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