Festivals and Lit Events
Festivals 2013
Batemans Bay Writers Festival - Literary Lunch with Peter Fitzsimmons, 25 May
Sydney Writers Festival 20 - 26 May, 2013
Brisbane Writers Festival 4 - 8 September 2013
The Bali Writing Retreat 1 - 6 July 2013
Powerful writing emerges when we extend our awareness beyond habitual ways of seeing the world. Join Horst and Jennifer Kornberger at the beautiful Bambu Indah in Ubud for a five day writing retreat that includes a workshop with Balinese writer Ketut Yuliarsa. The location is extraordinary, the company is spirited! There is an early bird option available until November 20. Book early as places are limited
Writing the Sacred 20 - 23rd June
Set in a costal landscape, this fully catered retreat offers writers an opportunity to witness, experience and express the sacred in our everyday world through the art of writing.Award winning writer and teacher, Mark Tredinnick, will join Philip Harvey, the Carmelite Librarian, and poetry editor of the online magazine, Eureka St, and Carol O’Connor, teacher and manager of St Peter’s Book Room, in a programme of presentations, workshops and readings to inspire writers wishing to evoke the intrinsic mystery of our world through the art of writing.
The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 11 - 15 October 2013
The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, Southeast Asia's most renowned literary event gets set to celebrate its 10 year anniversary, between 11 - 15 October 2013. In 2013, the Festival comes full circle returning to its original theme Through Darkness to Light/Habis Gelap Terbitlah Terang honouring RA Kartini, Indonesia's beloved women’s rights pioneer. Beyond paying homage to Kartini, the 2013 program will focus on women's stories, women's rights and education, heroes and visionaries. Writers across all genres will be embraced, including travel writers, songwriters, playwrights, poets, comedians and graphic novelists.
Writing About Food in Vietnam - Saturday 6 April to Sunday 14 April 2013
This amazing journey combines unforgettable culinary experiences with world-class writing instruction from acclaimed Australian food writer Carli Ratcliff. You'll also experience the best cultural attractions that Vietnam has to offer. Whether you choose to take a cyclo ride through the bustling old quarter of Hanoi, get measured for tailor-made clothes in Hoi An, or participate in aprivate cooking class to learn about southern Vietnamese dishes at the Saigon Culinary art centre, you'll love this tour that will keep you enchanted from beginning to end.
Sydney Writers Festival 20 - 26 May, 2013
Brisbane Writers Festival 4 - 8 September 2013
The Bali Writing Retreat 1 - 6 July 2013
Powerful writing emerges when we extend our awareness beyond habitual ways of seeing the world. Join Horst and Jennifer Kornberger at the beautiful Bambu Indah in Ubud for a five day writing retreat that includes a workshop with Balinese writer Ketut Yuliarsa. The location is extraordinary, the company is spirited! There is an early bird option available until November 20. Book early as places are limited
Writing the Sacred 20 - 23rd June
Set in a costal landscape, this fully catered retreat offers writers an opportunity to witness, experience and express the sacred in our everyday world through the art of writing.Award winning writer and teacher, Mark Tredinnick, will join Philip Harvey, the Carmelite Librarian, and poetry editor of the online magazine, Eureka St, and Carol O’Connor, teacher and manager of St Peter’s Book Room, in a programme of presentations, workshops and readings to inspire writers wishing to evoke the intrinsic mystery of our world through the art of writing.
The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 11 - 15 October 2013
The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, Southeast Asia's most renowned literary event gets set to celebrate its 10 year anniversary, between 11 - 15 October 2013. In 2013, the Festival comes full circle returning to its original theme Through Darkness to Light/Habis Gelap Terbitlah Terang honouring RA Kartini, Indonesia's beloved women’s rights pioneer. Beyond paying homage to Kartini, the 2013 program will focus on women's stories, women's rights and education, heroes and visionaries. Writers across all genres will be embraced, including travel writers, songwriters, playwrights, poets, comedians and graphic novelists.
Writing About Food in Vietnam - Saturday 6 April to Sunday 14 April 2013
This amazing journey combines unforgettable culinary experiences with world-class writing instruction from acclaimed Australian food writer Carli Ratcliff. You'll also experience the best cultural attractions that Vietnam has to offer. Whether you choose to take a cyclo ride through the bustling old quarter of Hanoi, get measured for tailor-made clothes in Hoi An, or participate in aprivate cooking class to learn about southern Vietnamese dishes at the Saigon Culinary art centre, you'll love this tour that will keep you enchanted from beginning to end.
Newcastle Jane Austen events
"Pride and Prejudice Cover to Cover."
Sunday 25 August, 9am-11pm (14 hours)
To be held in the foyer and bar area of the Civic Theatre in Newcastle, this free event will be a public reading of all 61 chapters, every much-loved word of the book.
"Underwear in Regency Times."
Wednesday 25 September, 7pm.
Susan Carveth reveals the "hidden depths" of underwear. Adamston Uniting Church Hall.
"Georgian Celebrations."
Wednesday 27 November, 7pm.
Join Robin John to discuss Georgian Celebrations and AGM. Adamstown Uniting Church Hall.
For more information on Jane Austen events, contact HWC member Margaret Steinberger at margste@wix.com.au
Sunday 25 August, 9am-11pm (14 hours)
To be held in the foyer and bar area of the Civic Theatre in Newcastle, this free event will be a public reading of all 61 chapters, every much-loved word of the book.
"Underwear in Regency Times."
Wednesday 25 September, 7pm.
Susan Carveth reveals the "hidden depths" of underwear. Adamston Uniting Church Hall.
"Georgian Celebrations."
Wednesday 27 November, 7pm.
Join Robin John to discuss Georgian Celebrations and AGM. Adamstown Uniting Church Hall.
For more information on Jane Austen events, contact HWC member Margaret Steinberger at margste@wix.com.au
Writing and Related Events
Monash University – New Authors Survey
Research into first-time authors' experiences of getting published is needed for a Masters in Publishing and Editing research paper at Monash University. The research asks directed questions via e-mail of both aspiring authors and authors of debut published books of fiction, short stories, and poetry. Although answers are optional, all information given will be regarded as eligible content for quotation and analysis. If you are willing to participate or wish for more details, please send an email to dnow3@student.monash.edu.
Wilde About Jamberoo Writer’s Retreat
$850 per week writers’ accommodation. Photographs and further information about the facilities are available on our Facebook site. Writers interested in making a booking should email an outline of the project they are working on and tell us when they would like to stay and any particular requirements they may have.
For any additional information you might need please email wilde_about_jamberoo@westnet.com.au or call 0407 938 231
INSERT - a series of nighttime events slotted into a Newcastle laneway
Literature Evening
FRIDAY May 17, 6 – 9 pm
Hosted by David Graham and featuring local writers, Michael Collins, Amy Lovat, Elise Jarvis, Susannah Jack and music by Grandmaster Funk (Newcastle)
Audi Festival of German Films in Newcastle 4 - 5 May
The Audi Festival of German Films, orchestrated by the Goethe-Institut Australia, is the key event for German culture in Australia’s arts calendar. Check out all the festivities planned here
Intensive Course on Writing a Novel
Responding to popular demand, Faber Academy’s six-month Writing a Novel course is now available as an intensive. This is a unique opportunity to experience the same content of our flagship course condensed into three long weekends in Sydney, starting October 2013. Running over three long weekends in October, December and February 2014, with Skype meetings in between, students will have the opportunity to be part of the publishing and literary community, with minimum disruption to their often busy lives. For more information head to their website
Hunter Fellowship of Australian Writers
The Hunter FAW is calling for members. Membership is $40 per annum which includes workshops – to be facilitated by gifted local authors such as Judy Johnson, Jacqui Wynn and Julie Simpson – and their quarterly journal Writers Voice. Non-members can also attend workshops for a fee of $20.
FAW meets at the Sydney Junction Hotel Beaumont St Hamilton at 10.15 a.m. on the First Wednesday each month.
If you wish to join please send a $40 cheque to Hunter FAW Hon Treasurer:
Luci Croci, 40 Francis Ave, Lemon Tree Passage 2319
Writing Holidays - Morocco, Burma and Fiji
Traveling and writing. Find out more information here
Research into first-time authors' experiences of getting published is needed for a Masters in Publishing and Editing research paper at Monash University. The research asks directed questions via e-mail of both aspiring authors and authors of debut published books of fiction, short stories, and poetry. Although answers are optional, all information given will be regarded as eligible content for quotation and analysis. If you are willing to participate or wish for more details, please send an email to dnow3@student.monash.edu.
Wilde About Jamberoo Writer’s Retreat
$850 per week writers’ accommodation. Photographs and further information about the facilities are available on our Facebook site. Writers interested in making a booking should email an outline of the project they are working on and tell us when they would like to stay and any particular requirements they may have.
For any additional information you might need please email wilde_about_jamberoo@westnet.com.au or call 0407 938 231
INSERT - a series of nighttime events slotted into a Newcastle laneway
Literature Evening
FRIDAY May 17, 6 – 9 pm
Hosted by David Graham and featuring local writers, Michael Collins, Amy Lovat, Elise Jarvis, Susannah Jack and music by Grandmaster Funk (Newcastle)
Audi Festival of German Films in Newcastle 4 - 5 May
The Audi Festival of German Films, orchestrated by the Goethe-Institut Australia, is the key event for German culture in Australia’s arts calendar. Check out all the festivities planned here
Intensive Course on Writing a Novel
Responding to popular demand, Faber Academy’s six-month Writing a Novel course is now available as an intensive. This is a unique opportunity to experience the same content of our flagship course condensed into three long weekends in Sydney, starting October 2013. Running over three long weekends in October, December and February 2014, with Skype meetings in between, students will have the opportunity to be part of the publishing and literary community, with minimum disruption to their often busy lives. For more information head to their website
Hunter Fellowship of Australian Writers
The Hunter FAW is calling for members. Membership is $40 per annum which includes workshops – to be facilitated by gifted local authors such as Judy Johnson, Jacqui Wynn and Julie Simpson – and their quarterly journal Writers Voice. Non-members can also attend workshops for a fee of $20.
FAW meets at the Sydney Junction Hotel Beaumont St Hamilton at 10.15 a.m. on the First Wednesday each month.
If you wish to join please send a $40 cheque to Hunter FAW Hon Treasurer:
Luci Croci, 40 Francis Ave, Lemon Tree Passage 2319
Writing Holidays - Morocco, Burma and Fiji
Traveling and writing. Find out more information here
