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Emily Perkins (Photo credit Ebony Lamb)
Charlotte Wood (Photo credit Carly Earl)
Ailsa Piper (Photo credit Nicholas Coghlan)
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Shining a Light

Writers illuminating craft and creative process

Emily Perkins (Photo credit Ebony Lamb)
Charlotte Wood (Photo credit Carly Earl)
Ailsa Piper (Photo credit Nicholas Coghlan)
Saturday 19 September 2026
10.30am-12pm
Event Code: SL35
State Library of NSW, Library Auditorium
PanelFictionAustralian Fiction
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A maximum two tickets per order. If your plans change, please release your advance tickets for others to enjoy via the Return or exchange tickets form. If we're booked out online there will be a limited number of tickets available at the door.

Please note, all advance tickets must be scanned 10 minutes before the event starts to guarantee a seat. Ticket holders arriving after this time cannot be guaranteed entry and will be admitted on a first come first served basis.

Uncover the craft of writing with two esteemed writers and teachers.

Emily Perkins and Charlotte Wood's smash hit online writing classes have brought the mysteries and joys of the creative process out of the shadows with practical and inspiring advice for writers at all levels.

In this conversation event, they share their teaching philosophy, what they’ve learned from each other about writing, breakthrough moments and pitfalls to avoid.

The session includes an extended audience Q&A on craft and process for writers at any stage of development.

Join Emily and Charlotte to peek behind the curtain, gather pragmatic and surprising tips and help find your voice. In conversation with Ailsa Piper.

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Location

State Library of NSW, Library Auditorium
Macquarie Street Wing, Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
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