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Sunday, May 19 2013
B. Michael Radburn: Writing a Successful Thriller  * SOLD OUT * Code: 8  |  Type: Workshops   |  Genres: Crime, Fiction, Publishing

An interactive workshop for writing successful thrillers.

Sunday, May 19 2013 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Ticketed: $85/$75
State Library of NSW, Jean Garling Room, Level 1, Mitchell Wing, Macquarie Street, Sydney  read more >
So You Want to Be a Writer? Code: 33  |  Type: Workshops   |  Genres: Publishing

Experts give writers practical advice on publishing, funding and getting the attention your work deserves.

Sunday, May 19 2013 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Free, bookings essential 02 9897 5744, email info@ice.org.au
Parramatta Information and Cultural Exchange, 8 Victoria Road, Corner Villers Street, inside Swith Digital Arts Centre,  read more >
NSW Premier's Literary Awards Dinner Code: 5  |  Type: Special Event   |  Genres: Publishing

A celebration of Australian writing on the eve of the Sydney Writer’s Festival.

Sunday, May 19 2013 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Ticketed: $150/$
State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street Wing, Macquarie Street, Sydney  read more >
 
Monday, May 20 2013
Missing in Action: Australia’s Literary Past Code: 5  |  Type: Conversation   |  Genres: Publishing, Nonfiction, Culture & Heritage

Leading Australian literary critic Geordie Williamson discusses his new book The Burning Library with Tegan Bennett Daylight.

Monday, May 20 2013 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Ticketed (see details)
Carrington Hotel, Katoomba, 15-47 Katoomba Street, Katoomba  read more >
Anna Maguire: Using and Understanding Crowdfunding Code: 11  |  Type: Workshops   |  Genres: Publishing, New Media

Find out how to maximise your chance of success using crowdfunding.

Monday, May 20 2013 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Ticketed: $85/$75
State Library of NSW, Mitchell Meeting Room 2, Level 1, Mitchell Wing, Macquarie Street, Sydney  read more >
Madeleine St John: A Writer’s Life Code: 7  |  Type: Author Talk   |  Genres: Biography & Memoir, Culture & Heritage, Publishing

Helen Trinca discusses her new book, Madeleine: A Life of Madeleine St John, in conversation with Geordie Williamson.

Monday, May 20 2013 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Ticketed (see details)
Carrington Hotel, Katoomba, 15-47 Katoomba Street, Katoomba  read more >
The Editor’s Cut Code: 6  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Publishing

Three editors talk about the complexities and challenges of editing another’s work.

Monday, May 20 2013 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Free, bookings essential 9036 5253
University of Sydney, Macleay Museum, Gosper Lane (off Science Road), University of Sydney  read more >
 
Tuesday, May 21 2013
Killing Your Darlings: Intensive Editing Workshop with Rebecca Starford #2  * SOLD OUT * Code: W31  |  Type: Workshops   |  Genres: Publishing

Editor and publisher Rebecca Starford teaches you the mechanics of editing and drafting in order to make your manuscript shine. (repeat)

Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Ticketed (see details)
State Library of NSW, Mitchell Meeting Room 2, Level 1, Mitchell Wing, Macquarie Street, Sydney  read more >
 
Wednesday, May 22 2013
Benjamin Law: Freelance Writing for Magazines  * SOLD OUT * Code: 13  |  Type: Workshops   |  Genres: Publishing

Benjamin Law teaches the fundamental skills needed for writing stories magazine want.

Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Ticketed: $85/$75
State Library of NSW, Mitchell Meeting Room 2, Level 1, Mitchell Wing, Macquarie Street, Sydney  read more >
Killing Your Darlings: Intensive Editing Workshop with Rebecca Starford  * SOLD OUT * Code: 16  |  Type: Workshops   |  Genres: Publishing

Editor and publisher Rebecca Starford teaches you the mechanics of editing and drafting in order to make your manuscript shine.

Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Ticketed: $85/$75
State Library of NSW, Jean Garling Room, Level 1, Mitchell Wing, Macquarie Street, Sydney  read more >
 
Thursday, May 23 2013
Coffee and Papers with The Sydney Morning Herald Code: 15  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Current Affairs, Publishing

A discussion of what is making news headlines today with The Sydney Morning Herald’s journalists and Amelia Lester.

Thursday, May 23 2013 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Free, no bookings
The Bar at the End of the Wharf, Sydney Theatre Company, Pier 4/5 Hickson Rd, The Rocks  read more >
The Uncommon Reader Code: 20  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Publishing, Fiction, Nonfiction, Culture & Heritage

James Wood, Geordie Williamson and Jane Gleeson-White talk with Tegan Bennett Daylight about the books that inspire them.

Thursday, May 23 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Ticketed: $20/$14
Pier 2/3 Main Stage, Pier 2/3, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
Narrative in Documentary Code: 23  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Current Affairs, Nonfiction, Publishing

A discussion of the journalistic issues tackled in this burgeoning non-fiction realm of documentary.

Thursday, May 23 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Free, no bookings
Sydney Dance 2, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
Forest for the Trees: Writers & Publishing in 2013 Code: 19  |  Type: Workshops   |  Genres: Publishing, Fiction, Nonfiction, New Media

A one day seminar looking at the current state of publishing for Australian writers.

Thursday, May 23 2013 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Ticketed: $45/$35
State Library of NSW, Metcalfe Auditorium, Macquarie Street Wing, Macquarie Street, Sydney  read more >
What Makes Fabulous Female Fiction? Code: 28  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Fiction, Publishing

Hilary Teeman, Frederique Polet and Annette Barlow talk fabulous female fiction with Caroline Overington.

Thursday, May 23 2013 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Free, no bookings
Philharmonia Studio, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
Books to Live By Code: 33  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Culture & Heritage, Publishing

Three of Sydney’s most in-the-know booksellers and tastemakers share secrets and recommend their favourite books.

Thursday, May 23 2013 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Free, no bookings
Sydney Dance 2, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
Fan Fiction Code: 39  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: New Media, Publishing

Joseph Brennan, Amanda Hayward, Lauren Beukes and David Large talk fan fiction.

Thursday, May 23 2013 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Free, no bookings
Philharmonia Studio, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
The 21st Century Author Code: 57  |  Type: Conversation   |  Genres: New Media, Business & Economy, Publishing

How is technology is changing the role of the author?

Thursday, May 23 2013 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Ticketed: $20/$14
Wharf Theatre 2, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
The Cutting Edge Code: 60  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Current Affairs, Nonfiction, Publishing

Satirists converge to discuss and celebrate satire in Australian journalism.

Thursday, May 23 2013 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Free, no bookings
Philharmonia Studio, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
The Big Read Code: 61  |  Type: Reading   |  Genres: Publishing, Fiction

The Big Read this year brings together Australian and international guests.

Thursday, May 23 2013 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Ticketed: $20/$14
Pier 2/3 Main Stage, Pier 2/3, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
The Garden: An Adventure In Ideas Code: 62  |  Type: Author Talk   |  Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Publishing, History, Fiction, Culture & Heritage

Damon Young gives a unique presentation about ancient bedfellows, gardens and literature.

Thursday, May 23 2013 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Free, no bookings
Pier 2/3 The Loft, Pier 2/3, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
Robert Greene: On Creativity Code: 65  |  Type: Author Talk   |  Genres: Publishing

Robert Greene will challenge all of your basic assumptions about creative thinking.

Thursday, May 23 2013 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Ticketed: $20/$14
Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay, 22 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
The State of Reviews Code: 70  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Culture & Heritage, Current Affairs, Publishing, New Media

A discussion about the state of reviews in Australian media.

Thursday, May 23 2013 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Ticketed: $20/$15
State Library of NSW, Metcalfe Auditorium, Macquarie Street Wing, Macquarie Street, Sydney  read more >
The 61st Book Design Awards Code: 71  |  Type: Special Event   |  Genres: Publishing, Art

A celebration of the best in Australian book design.

Thursday, May 23 2013 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Ticketed: $82.5/$
Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo  read more >
 
Friday, May 24 2013
Benjamin Law: Freelance Writing for Magazines #2  * SOLD OUT * Code: W32  |  Type: Workshops   |  Genres: Publishing

Benjamin Law teaches the fundamental skills needed for writing stories magazine want. (repeat)

Friday, May 24 2013 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Ticketed (see details)
State Library of NSW, Jean Garling Room, Level 1, Mitchell Wing, Macquarie Street, Sydney  read more >
A Prize Of One’s Own Code: 84  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Publishing

Introducing the winner of the inaugural Stella Prize, Carrie Tiffany, and the importance of a prize of one’s own.

Friday, May 24 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Free, no bookings
Pier 2/3 The Loft, Pier 2/3, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
For the Love of Books Code: 85  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Publishing, Culture & Heritage

For those who love books as precious objects, and love their beauty, smell and feel!

Friday, May 24 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Free, no bookings
Sydney Dance 1, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
Griffith REVIEW: Reviving the Novella Code: 86  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Publishing, Fiction

Julienne van Loon, Jim Hearn and Katerina Cosgove discuss the future of the novella with Julianne Schultz.

Friday, May 24 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Free, no bookings
Sydney Dance 2, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
Book Design: A Thousand Words Worth Code: 90  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Art, Publishing

The ins and outs of book design with a panel fresh from the 61st APA Book Design Awards.

Friday, May 24 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Free, no bookings
Wharf Theatre 2, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
How Fares the Revolution? Code: 94  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Current Affairs, Nonfiction, Publishing

News leaders reveal success stories and lessons learned at the coalface of the transformed newsroom.

Friday, May 24 2013 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Free, no bookings
Philharmonia Studio, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
Why Criticism Matters Code: 95  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Publishing

What is the state of literary criticism today and why is it so important to have a robust culture of criticism?

Friday, May 24 2013 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Ticketed: $20/$14
Pier 2/3 Main Stage, Pier 2/3, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
Literary Buzz Code: 105  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Publishing

What it is that makes particular books worldwide phenomenons?

Friday, May 24 2013 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Free, no bookings
Philharmonia Studio, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
Finch Memoir Prize Code: 109  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Biography & Memoir, Publishing

Announcement of the winner of the annual Finch Memoir Prize.

Friday, May 24 2013 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Free, no bookings
Sydney Dance 2, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
Reading in the E-Future Code: 112  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Publishing, New Media

Is technology changing how and what we read?

Friday, May 24 2013 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Ticketed: $20/$14
Wharf Theatre 2, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
Literary Mag Revival Code: 114  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: Culture & Heritage, Publishing

Expert panellists discuss the revival of literary journals and where they are heading next.

Friday, May 24 2013 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Free, no bookings
Bangarra Mezzanine, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
UTS Anthology Launch: The Evening Lands Code: 132  |  Type: Launch   |  Genres: Publishing

Amanda Lohrey launches the 2013 UTS Anthology, The Evening Lands.

Friday, May 24 2013 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Free, no bookings
Wharf Theatre 2, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
Launch: Stoned Crows and Other Australian Icons Code: 134  |  Type: Launch   |  Genres: Poetry, Publishing

Newtown Review of Books launches SpinelessWonders’ annual anthology of entertaining prose poetry and microfiction.

Friday, May 24 2013 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Free, no bookings
Bangarra Mezzanine, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
The 2013 Australian Book Industry Awards Code: 139  |  Type: Special Event   |  Genres: Publishing

Join us for a night of celebration at the 2013 ABIAs.

Friday, May 24 2013 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Ticketed: $220/$176
Grand Ballroom, Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street, Sydney  read more >
Patrick White Playwrights’ Award and Fellowship Code: 141  |  Type: Special Event   |  Genres: Scriptwriting, Publishing

The announcement of the winner of the 2012 award, followed by a rehearsed reading of the play.

Friday, May 24 2013 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Ticketed: $5/$
Wharf Theatre 2, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
 
Saturday, May 25 2013
The Silent History Code: 146  |  Type: Panel   |  Genres: New Media, Fiction, Publishing

Join Eli Horowitz, Josephine Rowe, Krissy Kneen, and Sam Cooney on The Silent History.

Saturday, May 25 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Ticketed: $14/$10
Pier 2/3 Club Stage, Pier 2/3, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay  read more >
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