Perhaps it’s the winter solstice that has me thinking about the remainder of the year, or perhaps it’s the accountant in my life and talk of stocktakes, but either way, after checking my lists, I am thrilled to advise there are still FIFTY-ONE writers festivals to come in 2024! Many are in picturesque locations, in…

Festival season is in full swing and with some of these offerings in places with sunny climates, why not consider a trip away! JUNE 7-9 Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival, NSW An incredible line-up of literary at this festival including Tony Birch, Yumna Kassab, Kate Mildenhall, Benjamin Stevenson, Louise Milligan, Indira Naidoo, Shelly Burr, Wendy…

There’s a glorious selection of festivals ahead in April – 3 in Victoria and 4 in NSW! We’ve listed them here in date order but special shout out to @corrieisreading and her team at @sorrentowritersfestival. Just love their incredibly busy and diverse program. Sessions are booking out already so don’t wait too long before booking!..APRIL 4 – 7@oraclesofthebush –…

It’s wonderful to see a new addition to the calendar, the Manly Writers Festival, 14-16 March. This inaugural two-and-a-bit day festival for readers, writers, and thinkers will bring together ideas and writing, and explore issues at a time of significant change in the world, as well as simply enjoy great stories. This festival promises to…

Check out these fab festivals still to come in February! 22nd-23rd (in person) 26th-28th (virtually) Beyond the Book Literature Festival, Maroochydore, QLD (Formerly Voices on the Coast) Australia’s premier youth literature festivalGuests include: Graham Akhurst, Charlotte Barka, AJ Betts, Zanni Louise, Ellie Marney, Joel McKerrow, Katrina Nannestad, CS Pacat, Mark Smith, Oliver Phommavanh, Briony Stewart and…