Byron Writers Festival in Byron Bay, New South Wales | Festival

Byron Writers Festival

Locality: Byron Bay, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6685 5115

Address: 2/58 Centennial Circuit 2481 Byron Bay, NSW, Australia

Website: http://byronwritersfestival.com/

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25.01.2022 "We dive deep, view our work from altered angles, take risks. As high as our expectations are, our discoveries are greater." The first cohort to take part in the Write North Writers'Group Residency reflect on their time spent working and creating at Diptipur Retreat in Nashua with the wonderful Charlotte Wood. Thanks to Create NSW for making this unique opportunity possible. ... Read the full piece on our website:

22.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce that Byron Writers Festival has recently been upgraded to Major Festival status by Create NSW, with funding secured for four years. We held a very small event at our office last week to celebrate this wonderful milestone. Pictured are Parliamentary Secretary for the Arts Ben Franklin, author and teacher Zacharey Jane, NSW Minister for the Arts Don Harwin, kids' author Tristan Bancks Author and local author Sarah Armstrong. Thank you Create NSW for your continued support for the arts in regional Australia, and to our wonderful board, staff, authors, members and audiences who have helped to build Byron Writers Festival into what it is today.

22.01.2022 'The most hopeful thing about books is that they exist.' So very true

20.01.2022 What a treat it was to welcome audiences back to live events with last night's incredible conversation between Trent Dalton and Zacharey Jane for his new book 'All Our Shimmering Skies'. It was an electrifying evening - filled with warmth, heart and intense connection. We are all buzzing!! For those that missed it, a video recording of the event is available online for a limited time via Vimeo for just $8 - a definite must-see if you can! Access via https://vimeo.com/ondemand/trentdaltonlivebyron Heartfelt thanks to Bobby Alu for his beautiful musical introduction, the Byron Theatre, HarperCollins Books Australia, our book seller The Book Room Collective, Nikki and Peter for Auslan interpreting, Red Bee Creative for live captioning and Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund for supporting this event. We're back!

18.01.2022 Farmer, academic and author Charles Massy first captured Byron Writers Festival audiences at the 2017 session 'Farming that Doesn't Cost the Earth' with Bruce Pascoe. His story has gone on to inspire and empower farmers throughout the country, as told in this week's episode of Australian Story.

18.01.2022 Ahead of our event next month Nardi Simpson: Song of the Crocodile, take a peek at the inner workings of Yuwaalaraay author and 2018 Black&write Indigenous Writing and Editing Project fellow Nardi Simpson. Nardi will be speaking about her debut novel 'Song of the Crocodile' on Tues 1 Dec at Mullumbimby Civic Hall. Tickets available now via https://byronwritersfestival.com//nardi-simpon-on-the-son/

18.01.2022 Today is LOVE YOUR BOOKSHOP DAY - We love our local bookshop and wonderful Festival bookseller, The Book Room Collective, who every year blow us away with their stunning pop-up bookstore in the Festival fields. What a delight for all who step inside! What do you love about your bookshop? Be sure to tag your local bookseller and share the love Love Your Bookshop #loveyourbookshop

14.01.2022 *LAST CHANCE* Be sure to book your place for our upcoming national online event next Tues 29 Sept, featuring Richard Flanagan in conversation with Jennifer Byrne about his remarkable new novel 'The Living Sea of Waking Dreams'. Registered viewers are being asked to *SUBMIT A QUESTION* by 5pm tomorrow (Wed 23 Sept), which will be hand-picked by Jennifer Byrne and put to Richard Flanagan during the event. For details and to register, head to our website https://byronwritersfestival.com//richard-flanagan-the-li/

13.01.2022 Indeed! Via Writers Write

12.01.2022 JUST ANNOUNCED! Applications are now open for our annual Mentoring Scholarships Program. We are inviting our members to apply for *free-of-charge* mentoring through the Mentoring Scholarships Program. This opportunity is for early stage writers working on a manuscript, who are seeking an initial appraisal of their work from an industry professional. Applications close Wednesday 21 October... Details via the link below

10.01.2022 'As a human being, my greatest regret is that I did not spend more time with my mother as she got older. I wish I could have one more coffee with her and let her tell me all her stories, for the hundredth time.' - Beautiful words from Patti Smith

09.01.2022 Did you grow up reading (or being read) the many works of Pamela Allen? These original illustrations and sketches from her archive are simply wonderful.

08.01.2022 'The literary culture in Australia is chronically underfunded, but its benefits are persistent, precious and immense.'

07.01.2022 "Do the kind of things that come from the heart, When you do, you won't be dissatisfied, you won't be envious, you won't be longing for somebody else's things. On the contrary, you'll be overwhelmed with what comes back.- Morrie Schwartz Artwork: Victor Gabriel Gilbert Via Literature and Art

07.01.2022 Less than a week to go until a busload of literary renegades hit the road for our much anticipated Writers on the Road Regional Tour. Acclaimed authors and artists on-board include Bigambul illustrator Dub Leffler, writer and recovering teacher Gabbie Stroud, author and filmmaker Benjamin Gilmour and Yuwaalaraay author and musician Nardi Simpson. The series of free events will take place in the evenings from Monday 30 November to Friday 4 December in Ballina, Kingscliff, Harwood and Bellingen, as well as school events in Bonalbo. Bookings are essential, details via https://byronwritersfestival.com/wotr/

07.01.2022 Are you a beginner to intermediate writer in need of some tips and tools for character, scene, detail and imagery? Join our two-part online workshop with award-winning Melbourne based writer, Emily Bitto on the craft of showing and telling in your writing. Saturdays 24 & 31 Oct 10.30am 12pm Online via Zoom... Places are limited, book now via https://byronwritersfestival.com//showing-and-telling-wit/

06.01.2022 Friday funnies.

06.01.2022 Remember you can still catch Richard Flanagan in conversation with Jennifer Byrne about his latest novel 'The Living Sea of Waking Dreams' - streaming now until 13 October. Register online for your viewing link https://byronwritersfestival.com//richard-flanagan-the-li/

06.01.2022 Congratulations to our membersYouija Song, Catherine Mojsiewicz, Sue Reynolds and Steven Kellywho have been awarded a writers' mentorship as part of the Byron Writers Festival annual Mentoring Scholarships Program. Thank you to all those who applied this year and to Lynda & Christopher Dean for their support of the program.

05.01.2022 Congratulations to Vincent Namatjira - the first Indigenous winner of the Archibald prize, for his portrait of Adam Goodes

05.01.2022 Are you packing your togs, cossies, swimmers or bathers this summer holiday? This great map covers some common Aussie vernacular.

05.01.2022 Reading list goals! Check out all the incredible titles nominated for this year's Prime Minister's Literary Awards Shortlist. For the full rundown head to www.arts.gov.au/pmla #pmlitawards Prime Minister's Literary Awards

04.01.2022 Be quick! Our spring workshops program is almost sold out, with but a handful of places left in Showing and Telling with Emily Bitto and Structural Editing with Laurel Cohn. Details and bookings via our What's On page

04.01.2022 A fascinating look at how reading gives us the capacity to communicate and to feel with another without moving an inch out of our private worlds.

01.01.2022 Research suggests writing about trauma can be beneficial because it helps people re-evaluate their experiences by looking at them from different perspectives.

01.01.2022 Today, Australia Reads celebrates Australian Reading Hour. You’re invited to stop what you’re doing for an hour, pick up a book and read to yourself or the children in your life. What will you be reading? australiareads.org.au

01.01.2022 Entries for The Horne Prize are now open. Presented in partnership between Aesop and The Saturday Paper, The Horne Prize winning essay will be awarded $15,000 and published in The Saturday Paper’s summer edition. Entries close on Monday, November 9. ... Details - https://www.thehorneprize.com.au/enter