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25.01.2022 Want to win a festival book prize pack? Then read on... We have a 3 minute survey we would love you to complete: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WTTRNT9 Your feedback helps to inform our planning for next year's festival.... There are five book packs to be won, the survey closes at 5pm Wednesday 4 December. The winner will be selected at random on Thursday 5 December at midday and notified via email. You must include your email to be in the running to win. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.

25.01.2022 'Animals Make Us Human' is out today - congratulations to all involved A response to the devastating 201920 bushfires, 'Animals Make Us Human' both celebrates Australia’s unique wildlife and highlights its vulnerability. Through words and images, writers, photographers and researchers reflect on their connection with animals and nature. Join us for festival panel 'In Our Nature' (http://ow.ly/ld7D50C8yri) to hear co-editors Leah Kaminsky and Meg Keneally as well as contr...ibutors author Claire G. Coleman and photographer David Maurice Smith. (They'll also be with Kailas Wild - 'The 99th Koala') For every ticket to this live session, sponsor Godfrey Hirst will donate $5 towards the following charities: Australian Marine Conservation Society Australian Wildlife Conservancy and Humane Society International Australia. #W4W2020 #Lifechanging Penguin Books Leah Kaminsky Meg Keneally

25.01.2022 'In order to die well, we must be prepared to contemplate our mortality and to broach it with our loved ones.' In her festival session 'A Better Death', Ranjana Srivastava discussed the art of living and dying well, exploring themes of dignity, compassion and acceptance. You can read more from Ranjana in her Guardian Australia article 'How did we miss our colleague’s grief?' http://ow.ly/9cnx50xgFpI... Or of course, read more in her book! A Better Death - Simon & Schuster Australia. Presented in partnership with Kings Funerals. #Nyaal #OpenYourEyes #W4W2019

25.01.2022 If you like this page, we guess you love books as much as we do! We have one festival book pack to giveaway (six festival titles, exact titles may differ from those shown in the photo) to one lucky winner, all you need to do is make sure you have signed up to our eNews (http://ow.ly/li2g50BRTc5) and comment below with the session you are most looking forward to at the festival (full program: www.wordforwordfestival.com.au) The winner will be picked at random from the comment...s on Tuesday 27 October at 4pm. Good luck! This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook.

25.01.2022 "I'm in favour of pleasure - what's the point of being alive if there isn't much of it" - Robert Dessaix Catch Robert Dessaix chatting to David Astle on ABC Melbourne about his new book 'The Time of Our Lives: Growing Older Well'. http://ow.ly/D5ym50BZiQF He'll be on our Growing Older panel at the festival: http://ow.ly/by7o50BZiQE... #W4W2020 #LifeChanging Brio Books

24.01.2022 What is feminism today... An intact patriarchy, a technology that replicates a 1950's housewife and sexual harassment in our workplaces. Mona Eltahawy, Virginia Trioli, Jenny Kennedy and Santilla Chingaipe will unpack 'Modern Feminism' this Saturday at 10am. Tickets here: www.wordforwordfestival.com.au//modern-feminism-riding-the... http://ow.ly/WmUL50CmtGD

24.01.2022 On any 'normal' year, a week out from the festival, the team would be fuelled by caffeine and getting ready to welcome dozens of presenters to the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre. This year, our meetings are mostly virtual and the Dome will be much quieter but we're as excited as ever to watch some of Australia's brightest minds on the screen. We've asked a few members of our team to do the impossible: choose the Festival sessions or author they're *most* looking forward ...to watching: Sarah A, Festival Intern: Mona Eltahawy in 'Modern Feminism' Sarah B, Festival Admin: Heather Morris in 'Stories of Hope' Jess, Schools Program: Chloe Higgins and Shannon Molloy in 'On Young Shoulders' Rochelle, Festival Director: Marsha Uppill and Maryann Ballantyne 'Unconscious Bias & Cultural Respect in Non-Fiction Workshop'. Bec, Festival Marketing: Garry Linnell in 'Moonlite' Full program here: www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/program/ #W4W2020 #LifeChanging

24.01.2022 Have you signed up for tonight's online panel discussion 'Migrant Stories'? It's not too late - see below for details. Free, please register ahead of time. http://ow.ly/5E9N50BZh7C

23.01.2022 Rebecca Giggs's extraordinary non-fiction book 'Fathoms' looks into the eyes of a whale and sees the world in its reflection. http://ow.ly/15w250C7MdY As a finalist for the Nib Literary Award, Rebecca Giggs is a part of our Nib panel discussion: http://ow.ly/92wn50C7MdZ... #WFW2020 #LifeChanging Waverley Council #niblit

23.01.2022 What a privilege to hear this calibre of authors and speakers all in one weekend. Our 'must-read' lists are growing by the hour. You can still purchase tickets for this afternoon's sessions: 1.45pm The Pell Toll: www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/session/the-pell-toll/... 3pm In Our Nature www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/session/in-our-nature/ 4.15pm Hidden www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/session/hidden-illness/ 5.30pm Life Changing: Nib Panel www.wordforwordfestival.com.au//life-changing-the-nib-pan/ Busy today? You can purchase tickets and watch all festival sessions on-demand until 31 Dec 2020. Sessions will be available by tomorrow. #w4w2020 #lifechanging

23.01.2022 Our Schools Program, in partnership with Magabala Books, takes place today! More than 4,000 children from around the country are signed up to hear from renowned First Nations children’s authors Bruce Pascoe ('Young Dark Emu'), Kirli Saunders (Kindred and the upcoming 'Bindi') and Aunty Fay Muir with co-author Sue Lawson (the 'Our Place' series). Here are some students from St Therese Primary School in Torquay who are taking part today. ... Our festival takes place on Wadawurrung Land. Do you know the name of the Traditional Owners of the land on which you work, live and play? Geelong Regional Libraries Surf Coast Shire Council St Therese Catholic Primary Torquay

23.01.2022 Did you see this fantastic article in today's Geelong Advertiser GT Magazine with Arranyinha Pty Ltd Director Marsha Uppill? Don't miss the chance to participate in Marsha's workshop this Friday 20 Nov, 2pm-5pm via Zoom with Wild Dog Books Publisher Maryann Ballantyne, 'Unconscious Bias & Cultural Respect in Non-Fiction'. There are still some places available for this interactive workshop. ... More info and bookings can be made via our website. #LifeChanging #W4W2020

23.01.2022 A huge congratulations to all winners of this year's Children's Book Council of Australia awards We're honoured to have Bruce Pascoe, who won the Eve Pownall Award for Information Books, appearing as part of our Festival Schools Program, in partnership with Magabala Books.

22.01.2022 When non-fiction meets footy folklore...don't miss this special online panel discussion on Easter Saturday with Word for Word favourite Tony Wilson Author discussing his new book '1989: The Great Grand Final' with John Harms and special guest, former Geelong player Mark Yeates. Geelong Cats Hawthorn Football Club AFL Fans Association AFL

22.01.2022 We are tuning in this morning to watch the inaugural Yarra Valley Writers Festival online all day today. Congratulations to the organisers and participants for making the transition to an online event

22.01.2022 Today is Indigenous Literacy Day - take a look at their wonderful events, live today at 12.30pm and a special children's event at 2pm. Check the post below for details. #indigenousliteracy #readingopensdoors The Indigenous Literacy Foundation

21.01.2022 And that's a wrap! Our first exclusively online festival we heard heartfelt tales that brought us to tears in On Young Shoulders, laughed out loud in Acting Up, felt compelled to action in Climate Crisis, and contemplated writing as activism during In Our Nature. We broadcast live from the Dome, laughed along with our MC for the weekend Bert LaBonté, and welcomed the festival's first international presenters and audience members. We send our heartfelt thanks to each and eve...ry one of our presenters and facilitators, who appeared from bedrooms, patios and study nooks all around the country and from across the globe. They spoke from the heart and we thank them. And most importantly THANKS to you, our audience. #w4w2020 #lifechanging Geelong Regional Libraries Deakin University City of Greater Geelong

21.01.2022 Congratulations to Nakkiah Lui on the launch of her new publishing imprint JOAN, launched by Allen & Unwin Books. The writer, actor and director says I want JOAN to help create space for the voices that get pushed to the fringes, because when our most vulnerable follow their dreams, they create limitless dreams for the rest of us." That's a goal we can get behind! We look forward to seeing the first publications from JOAN. ... Read more here: http://ow.ly/vs8J50B88CY

20.01.2022 Congratulations to all the shortlisters for the 2020 Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award! We will once again feature a special panel with three of these shortlisted authors as part of our November program - we can't spill the beans yet but sign up to our eNews and you'll be amongst the first to know: www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/subscribe/ Waverley Council... #W4W2020 #LifeChanging See more

20.01.2022 This year, our school program connects children with First Nations stories We are so excited to have authors from @MagabalaBooks - Bruce Pascoe (author of Dark Emu), Kirli Saunders (author of Kindred) and Aunty Fay Muir (author of Respect and Family) join us this year!

20.01.2022 For the investigative journalists immersed in the trial of Cardinal George Pell, this case presented a professional feat of endurance and personal scrutiny like no other. This live streamed panel session brings together two award winning journalists who covered the story from the beginning: Guardian Australia’s Melbourne bureau chief Melissa Davey ('The Case of George Pell: Reckoning with Child Sexual Abuse by Clergy'), and ABC Four Corners reporter Louise Milligan, ('Cardin...al’ and her latest 'Witness'). They'll be joined by ABC television presenter Paul Kennedy ('Hell on the Way to Heaven'). Sat 21 Nov, 1.45pm-2.45pm, http://www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/session/the-pell-toll/ #W4W2020 #LifeChanging Scribe Publications Hachette Australia Books Paul Kennedy's stories

20.01.2022 From a young age, internationally bestselling author Heather Morris discovered that people would tell her their stories if she stopped and listened. In her first non-fiction book 'Stories of Hope', Heather explores the art of listening a skill she employed when she met Lale Sokolov, the Tattooist of Auschwitz. It was her ability to listen that led him to entrust her with his story. Join Heather for a special conversation with writer, poet and academic Maria Takolander, as ...she shares the remarkable stories of the people she has met, how they opened up to share their deeply personal memories and experiences with her, and the lessons they hold for us all. Watch the live online conversation on Sun 22 Nov: http://www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/sess/stories-of-hope/ #W4W2020 #LifeChanging Deakin University - Arts and Education Allen & Unwin Books

19.01.2022 An interesting review that shines light on Garry Linnell's captivating words in his book 'Moonlite' - a story about a gay bushranger with a love of poetry and guns: www.canberratimes.com.au//a-compelling-tale-of-an-unpleasa Discover more about this fascinating story in our live conversation with Garry Linnell (https://bit.ly/3eiYkxl) on Saturday 21 November, 3pm. #WFW2020 #LifeChanging

19.01.2022 Do you love catching up with the latest releases as an audio book or eBook? BorrowBox has you covered - you can access books from a range of festival presenters on the Geelong Regional Libraries catalogue here: http://ow.ly/4oSZ50BRSZ3 #bolindadigital #W4W2020 #LifeChanging

18.01.2022 Great article from ForteMagazine about this year's festival!

18.01.2022 Join us on Friday 20 November at 6.30pm for the Official Opening of the 2020 Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival’s Online Program. Then visit the festival website (www.wordforwordfestival.com.au) to book for the weekend’s incredible line-up of thought-provoking conversations and panel discussions with some of the best non-fiction writers and thinkers exploring this year’s theme, ‘Life, Changing’. Thanks to our festival partners: Deakin University and City of Greater Geelong.

18.01.2022 Ahead of the Life Changing Nib Panel we hear from Quentin Sprague ('The Stranger Artist: Life at the Edge of Kimberley Painting') http://ow.ly/jIBv50Cjy36 Waverley Council Hardie Grant Books #wfw42020 #Lifechanging

17.01.2022 Take a look at today's Geelong Advertiser and GT magazine for some great Festival coverage - including today's Climate Crisis panel with the premiere of doco 'Three Metres' (5.30pm) and tomorrow's in conversation with Caitlin Cady on her book 'Heavily Meditated' (10am) - book now at: www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/program/ Geelong Regional Libraries Bolinda audio #w4w2020 #lifechanging

17.01.2022 Opening of the Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival - Nyaal (Open Your Eyes) First Nations dance troupe, the Deadly Dancers, perform as part of a moving Welcome to Country from Traditional Owners Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation trading as Wadawurrung Picture: Mike Dugdale

17.01.2022 Author Garry Linnell describes Captain Moonlite as ‘an accidental bushranger and probably the unlikeliest of bushrangers that we ever saw in the 19th century in Australia.’ Check out this article from ArtsHub to find out more about this fascinating story: https://bit.ly/3p2BrU0 Want to know more? Garry will be in conversation discussing his book 'Moonlite' with Deakin University's Daniel Marshall on Sat 21 Nov: www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/session/moonlite/... #W4W2020 #LifeChanging Deakin University - Arts and Education Penguin Books

16.01.2022 Did you catch anything at Melbourne Writers Festival (or perhaps Canberra Writers Festival) recently? Our team enjoyed being able to access a stellar line up of authors from across the country (from the comfort of our couches...) This article in The Age by Jane Sullivan ponders some of the joys of an online writers festival. She says "I hope digital writers’ sessions will continue after the pandemic. While they are no substitute for a live event with an audience, they offer another level of accessibility and sometimes an increased sense of intimacy." @agespectrum http://ow.ly/q49W50B88sC

16.01.2022 In this, our first preview event ahead of the 2020 Festival, we explore the consequences of Australia’s coal addiction with Emeritus Professor Judith Brett, author of the Quarterly Essay 'The Coal Curse'. This year’s festival theme is Life, Changing and Judith will appear in conversation with journalist Eve Fisher. Join us as we trace the unusual history of Australia’s economy while asking why we are doubling down on fossil fuels at a time when politicians are engaging in ev...idence-based, bipartisan policy-making in response to COVID-19. Wednesday 26 August, 7:30pm-8:30pm This free online event is presented by Geelong Regional Libraries. Register here: http://ow.ly/h8n350APWLb Image thanks to Black Inc. #W4W2020 #LifeChanging #QuarterlyEssay

15.01.2022 Truth-telling is a dangerous business. Writers and journalists are often among the first citizens to find themselves in danger in areas of conflict and political unrest. The festival celebrates truth-telling and giving a stage to thought-provoking writers. This is a privilege not afforded to everyone. You may have seen The PEN Empty Chair at the festival, which symbolises a writer who could not be present because they were imprisoned, detained, disappeared, threatened or k...illed. At Word for Word 2019, the PEN Empty Chair was dedicated to Iranian journalist and human rights activist Narges Mohammadi. PEN International is deeply concerned for the health and wellbeing of Narges who is currently serving a six-year prison sentence in Iran’s notorious Evin prison. Show your support for Narges here: https://bit.ly/2D6ietI To find out more about the work of PEN Melbourne, head to: www.penmelbourne.org. #Nyaal #OpenYourEyes #W4W2019 #FreeNarges PEN Melbourne

14.01.2022 Congratulations to the 2020 Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award winner Rebecca Giggs! The prestigious Nib Awards, which recognise excellence in research for a literary work, were announced this morning in an online event from Waverley Council hosted by Benjamin Law. We are thrilled for Rebecca, who will be discussing her extraordinary book 'Fathoms: The world in the whale' live from the UK in our Life Changing: The Nib Panel session on Sunday 22 November at 5.30pm with fin...alists Rebecca Convery (After the Count: The Death of Davey Browne) and Quentin Sprague (The Stranger Artist: Life at the edge of Kimberley painting) with Lee Kofman. Our congratulations also go to Suzanne Leal Author who picked up the 2020 Nib People's Choice Award! Watch the Nib Awards Presentation here: https://bit.ly/3pvihX4 #NibLit2020 #W4W2020 #LifeChanging

14.01.2022 The Word for Word 2020 Online Festival Program is now live! Our line up of authors, journalists, activists, actors, poets and change makers will explore diverse topics under the banner of this year’s theme: 'Life, Changing'. Mona Eltawahy. Sir Peter Cosgrove. Virginia Trioli. John Wood. Heather Morris. Robert Dessaix. Jean Kittson. Louise Milligan. And many, many more incredible presenters over one jam packed weekend, 20 -22 November. Geelong-based star of stage and screen Be...rt LaBonté will MC the festival. We don't shy away from life's big topics and debates - we tackle them head on, and invite you to join us for these conversations. Life certainly is changing, and non-fiction has always provided analysis, research, ideas and reflection and that has never been more important than right now. All sessions will be live streamed (or available on demand), and tickets are $10 (except the workshop) - explore the program and book now: wordforwordfestival.com.au #W4W2020 #LifeChanging Deakin University - Arts and Education City of Greater Geelong Geelong Regional Libraries

14.01.2022 It's Festival weekend Take your pick from eight sessions today, you can book tickets right up until the session begins. We're thrilled to have so many incredible presenters (Mona Eltahawy, Shannon Molloy, Sir Peter Cosgrove, Virginia Trioli, William McInnes, Sara James...too many to name) joining us today from around the country - and the world!... If you have any questions, please check our FAQs (http://ow.ly/5kEG50CpMEC) and if you're still not sure contact us on social media, or at [email protected] See you there! #W4W2020 #LifeChanging Geelong Regional Libraries Deakin University - Arts and Education City of Greater Geelong

14.01.2022 Dear Word for Word supporters, There is one thing COVID-19 has done for us all. It has provided clarity about what’s really important. Has there ever been a time when non-fiction has been more relevant or needed? Has there ever been a time when we’ve had access to so much information but find ourselves sifting through it all for factual, researched writing and balanced, expert opinion? Our hearts go out to all our industry colleagues and friends whose literary festivals, auth...or events and book launches have been cancelled or postponed. We are doing our best to stay positive, be responsible citizens and focus our creative energies on planning the next Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival. Whether it will take place on 20-22 November this year as planned, at another time or in an exciting new format, we can’t answer that yet. But there is something wonderful about the thought that the kitchen tables of the world, rather than the board rooms, will be the birth places of future fantastic ideas. Stay tuned! Thank you and be well, The Word for Word Festival Team. See more

14.01.2022 Want to start reading ahead of the festival? We're thrilled to have James Bennett as a Presenting Partner this year and as the official festival book seller - take a look through the bookstore here, and you might find your next favourite read. They also have themed book packs for specific sessions and topics. www.bennettbookstore.com... #W4W2020 #LifeChanging James Bennett Pty Limited

13.01.2022 Australia Reads campaign is hosting live YouTube events from Nov 1-12 to celebrate the joy of reading. Find out more here: https://australiareads.org.au/ #AustraliaReads #ReadingHour

12.01.2022 Here's a snippet from Liz Allen ('The Future of Us') who will be on the 'US and Them: Australia's Relationship with America' panel tomorrow. What will the recent election mean for Australia? Tickets still available: http://ow.ly/uWFm50CoJY0 #w4w2020 #LifeChanging NewSouth Books

11.01.2022 "Let’s start with this idea. Old people are not a burden. They are not a burden to us as individuals or as a family, they are not a burden to our communities, they are not a burden to our economy and they are not a burden to our country." Jean Kittson. The practical and philosophical elements of ageing will be discussed tomorrow (Saturday) at 1:45pm, with Robert Dessaix, Jean Kittson and Hannie Rayson Tickets here: http://ow.ly/j3zg50CnukT... http://ow.ly/MJ2m50CnukS

11.01.2022 Conversations about aged care have become even more pressing during the Coronavirus pandemic. Jean Kittson explores some of these tricky questions about becoming older in her book 'We Need to Talk About Mum and Dad' - take a listen to Jean on ABC Conversations. https://www.abc.net.au//jean-kittson-parenting-ou/12031260... She will be at the festival in November - www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/speaker/jean-kittson/ #W4W2020 #LifeChanging Pan Macmillan Australia

11.01.2022 The island paradise of Kiribati may no longer exist in 50 years time. Filmmakers Joel Carnegie and Caleb Plumridge are raising funds to build a Resilient Village in Kiribati, with floating garden beds, meeting places and toilets: a sustainable community hub in response to climate change. Their powerful documentary, 'Three Metres' has its debut screening in our Climate Crisis panel this Saturday at 5:30pm!... Tickets here: http://www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/sessi/climate-crisis/ https://vimeo.com/480058972?ref=tw-share #LifeChanging #WFW2020

11.01.2022 We couldn't put this festival together without the support of our wonderful partners. Here, we have Kim Jardine, Managing Director of Presenting Partner, James Bennett, Australia's leading library supplier. James Bennett Pty Limited #W4W2020 #LifeChanging

10.01.2022 It has been turbulent year for the whole world. We feel extremely fortunate to have been able to continue our festival in this midst of 2020's challenges. This would be impossible without our generous sponsors. Thank you:... Deakin University City of Greater Geelong Geelong Regional Libraries Bolinda audio James Bennett Pty Limited Godfrey Hirst Harwood Andrews Surf Coast Times Kings Funerals Morgans Financial Limited Good Reading Magazine See more

10.01.2022 Vanuatu. Marshall Islands. Fiji. The names evoke white-sand beaches, swaying palms and lazy holidays. But in reality these idyllic places are at the frontline of climate change, as rising sea levels, salinity, cyclones and pollution put their very existence at stake. Join author Tom Bamforth ('The Rising Tide') and filmmakers Joel Carnegie and Caleb Plumridge ('Three Metres') - who have all spent considerable time living and working in the Pacific - as they share the tales ...of their travels; the stories of the people facing this imminent threat; the politics behind the issues. Includes the premiere screening of documentary 'Three Metres'. Saturday 21 November: http://www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/sessi/climate-crisis/ #W4W2020 #LifeChanging Hardie Grant Books

10.01.2022 Hear from Francis Greenslade, who will be in our 'Acting Up' panel: (More info here: http://www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/session/acting-up/) https://youtu.be/x3Nq6JRz05o #W4W #LifeChanging

08.01.2022 An island paradise sitting quietly in the Pacific Ocean. An unstoppable force of nature causing havoc. An Indigenous culture now fighting for its future. Introd...ucing a NEW story from The Space Company + True South Film about hope, belonging and a place to call home, set in the remote Pacific Island nation of Kiribati. Be among the first to see the film at the virtual Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival on this coming Saturday 21 November 2020. Tickets: http://www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/sessi/climate-crisis/ #W4W2020 #lifechanging #threemetresfilm #climatechange

08.01.2022 I just hope people feel they have the power within them or can ask themselves ‘what am I good at, what do I love and how can I use that to help?’" We can all take some life lessons from Kai Wild, an incredible arborist who drove thousands of kilometres to volunteer to rescue koalas on Kangaroo Island earlier in the year in the wake of devastating bushfires. Get a glimpse into Kai's story here: http://ow.ly/YrOv50CjxPj ... And watch him as part of the 'In Our Nature' panel on Sunday, Nov 22 presented in partnership with Godfrey Hirst #W4W2020 #LifeChanging Geelong Times

08.01.2022 We are enjoying a series of fascinating discussions this weekend courtesy of Mildura Writers Festival and its 2020 online program. Hop on over via the link below to join in. Great stuff Mildura!

08.01.2022 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, so the perfect time to remember our amazing panel of writers: Jess Hill (See What You Made Me Do), Jane Gilmore (Fixed It) and Natalie Kon-yu (#MeToo) with Bernadette McCartney from Geelong's Bethany Community Support. Thank you all for taking part in such an important discussion. #OrangeTheWorld #IDEVAW #Nyaal #OpenYourEyes #W4W2019

07.01.2022 Is meditation actually the answer to coping with the stresses of modern life? Join entrepreneur and author Caitlin Cady, who joins us from her home in Byron Bay to chat about this question and her new book 'Heavily Meditated: Your down-to-earth guide to learning meditation and getting high on life'. This session includes a guided meditation to start your Sunday right. Caitlin will be in conversation with publisher and co-CEO of audio book giant Bolinda, Rebecca Herrmann. Sun... 22 November 10am-11am, tickets $10: http://ow.ly/ZUIS50BTU9y Bolinda audio Hardie Grant Books #W4W2020 #LifeChanging

07.01.2022 Word for Word is enormously proud to share the exciting news that 2019 presenter Jess Hill has won the prestigious Stella Prize for her book 'See What You Made Me Do'. The word 'important' does not feel strong enough to describe this book. According to publishers Black Inc., See What You Made Me Do is "a deep dive into the abuse so many women and children experience abuse that is often reinforced by the justice system they trust to protect them". Did you catch the Violence ...Against Women panel at Word for Word 2019 with Jess, Jane Gilmore ('Fixed It'), Natalie Kon-Yu ('#MeToo') and Bethany Community Support's Bernadette McCartney? We would love to read about your memories in the comments below. Jess Hill will be streaming in conversation via The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas on Monday 20 April. Details: https://bit.ly/2RzM55m

07.01.2022 An anthropologist visits the frontiers of genetics, medicine and technology to ask: whose values are guiding gene-editing experiments, and what are the implications for humanity? Eben Kirskey will be joining us for the Australian Launch of his thought provoking new book 'The Mutant Project' - get a taster here! Tickets: http://www.wordforwordfestival.com.au//the-mutant-project/... #W4W2020 #LifeChanging Black Inc. Deakin University - Arts and Education

07.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC week! A celebration of the rich culture and long history of Indigenous Australians - the planet's oldest living civilisation. https://www.sbs.com.au//the-uluru-statement-from-the-heart... #NAIDOCweek2020

07.01.2022 A little sneak peak into the 'Heavily Meditated' session with the wonderful Caitlin Cady, Sun 22 Nov, in conversation with Bolinda audio's Rebecca Herrmann. http://www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/se/heavily-meditated/ #W4W2020 #LifeChanging Hardie Grant Books

06.01.2022 We’re thrilled to show you our new look for 2020 and that’s not all that’s new. This year the Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival will take on a new life, changing to an online format as it continues to showcase the very best non-fiction from Australia’s brightest writers and thinkers. ‘Life, Changing’ the 2020 Online Program will feature a series of events encouraging connection and participation, including live conversations, panel discussions, workshops, and sp...ecial presentations across three days from 20-22 November 2020. Tickets on sale Thursday 1 October. Sign up to our eNewsletter (http://ow.ly/6zbh50AMYrp) to stay up to date with program announcements, ticket giveaways and other news. #W4W2020 #LifeChanging Deakin University City of Greater Geelong Geelong Regional Libraries

06.01.2022 It feels like the whole world is currently watching the US election race with bated breath... If you want to make sense of the (eventual) election result, and what it means for Australia's relationship with the US, then join our festival discussion with a panel of experts: academic and activist Dennis Altman ('Unrequited Love'), demographer Liz Allen 'The Future of Us') and Australian Foreign Affairs editor Jonathan Pearlman, moderated by 'An American in Oz', Sara James. Sat ...21 November, book here: www.wordforwordfestival.com.au//us-and-them-australias-rel #Elections2020 #WFW2020 #LifeChanging NewSouth Publishing Black Inc. Allen & Unwin Books

06.01.2022 Our theme for the 2020 festival is Life, Changing. We know this has been a challenging year for so many, and we want our festival to be as accessible to as many people as possible. So we're pleased to introduce two initiatives: For those not experiencing financial hardship at this time, we invite you to ‘pay it forward’ by donating the amount of a ticket (AU$10 or more) so that we can provide a ticket for free to someone in need. You can make this tax deductible donation here...: http://ow.ly/5lZy50BT4mC, or when you purchase your own tickets. If would like to attend a festival session but can’t afford to pay, fill out this form (http://ow.ly/gtT850BT4mD) to request one complimentary ticket to the session of your choice. Be assured, your request will be treated with the strictest confidence. We hope these initiatives help as many of our community members as possible access our incredible line-up of authors. #W4W2020 #LifeChanging

06.01.2022 Still hankering for a non-fiction fix after the festival? Then come along to the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre next weekend for an intimate audience with Blanche d'Alpuget. She will be in conversation with Robert Gott to discuss ' Bob Hawke: The Complete Biography', her definitive commemorative biography marking Bob Hawke’s extraordinary life and legacy. ... Saturday 7 December, 12pm - 2pm. Tickets $60/$50. Tickets include a glass of champagne and a light lunch of savoury canapes, a main meal and sweet canapes with tea and coffee (vegan and gluten-free options available) Tickets: https://bit.ly/2L3kE0B

05.01.2022 http://BOOK LAUNCH// 'THE MUTANT PROJECT' By Eben Kirksey ‘Kirksey provides a front-row seat to the riveting series of events that led to the world’s first genetically edited humans. It’s an absorbing tale of reckless ambition and breakneck technological advances that raises disturbing questions about the future of the human race.’ Steve Heine Join American anthropologist and Deakin University Associate Professor Eben Kirksey live from the US for the exclusive Australian launch ...of his book 'The Mutant Project', which goes inside the global race to genetically modify humans. Live online, Sat 21 Nov: http://ow.ly/qu8050CeZ9K #W4W2020 #LifeChanging Deakin University Black Inc.

05.01.2022 "When beauty dissipates, you have to make sure you have lots of other things going for you. I call this the inner life" - Robert Dessaix in The Age this weekend speaking on his book 'The Time of Our Lives': https://bit.ly/31ZAjpZ Brio Books #W4W2020 #lifechanging

04.01.2022 Two researchers discuss how digital assistants are starting to replicate a 1950s housewife. Jenny Kennedy and Yolande Strengers unpack this idea behind their book 'The Smart Wife' and in this interview: mashable.com/arti/the-smart-wife-sexist-ai-smart-assistants We are thrilled to have Jenny Kennedy on our Modern Feminism Panel on Saturday 21 November, 10am. Penguin Books Australia #WFW2020 #LifeChanging

04.01.2022 Only one week until we announce our 2020 online festival program! Thought provoking panels and in conversation sessions over one jam packed weekend, 20-22 November. The full program will be announced and tickets will go on sale Thursday 1 October. Sign up to our eNews and you'll be amongst the first to know - as well as be in the running to win book prize packs, subscribe here: www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/subscribe/ #W4W2020 #LifeChanging Geelong Regional Libraries City of Greater Geelong Deakin University - Arts and Education

04.01.2022 We're off and running, with live streamed conversations and presenters dialling in from the US and around Australia, the sessions so far have been surprising, inspiring and thought provoking. You can still sign up for sessions later today: Becoming Older, 1.45pm... Moonlite, 3pm US and Them: Australia's Relationship with America, 4.15pm Climate Crisis, 5.30pm Sir Peter Cosgrove in conversation, 7.30pm All tickets here: www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/program/ #w4w2020 #lifechanging Geelong Regional Libraries

03.01.2022 A masterful and deeply troubling expose, 'Witness' is the culmination of almost five years' work for award-winning investigative journalist Louise Milligan. Charting the experiences of those who have the courage to come forward and face their abusers in high-profile child abuse and sexual assault cases, Milligan was profoundly shocked by what she found. Hear more about 'Witness' from Louise Milligan here. Milligan will be appearing in 'The Pell Toll' panel, alongside Melissa... Davey, in conversation with Paul Kennedy this Sunday: http://ow.ly/tthv50CjxFn Hachette Books #W4W2020 #LifeChanging

03.01.2022 "The arts inform everything about our life and our community. - John Wood During a time when the arts have been so compromised, this statement rings true more than ever. Read more with actor John Wood here: www.smh.com.au//the-arts-inform-everything-lunch-with-john He'll be joining us on Sunday 22 November. www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/speaker/john-wood... #WFW2020 #LifeChanging Viking Books

03.01.2022 Hello from Festival HQ - looking forward to hearing all our incredible presenters today. You can still get tickets for today's sessions: www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/program/ All of yesterday's sessions are now up and available on-demand - you'll be able to watch them anytime from now until 31 Dec 2020. Just log in to your Festival account to access the recording. ... #w4w2020 #LifeChanging Geelong Regional Libraries Deakin University - Arts and Education City of Greater Geelong

02.01.2022 Congratulations to 2019 Word for Word Festival presenter, Geelong-based journalist and author, Shokoofeh Azar, whose novel 'The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree' has been longlisted for the International Booker Prize. Anyone in the audience at last year's The Bad Diaries Salon (pictured, with fellow presenters Jane Caro and Tony Wilson Author) will remember Shokoofeh's poignant and powerful reading on the theme 'OPEN'. Not to mention her conversation with fellow former ref...ugee Munjed Al Muderis. Read Jason Steger's article here: https://www.smh.com.au//iranian-refugee-shokoofeh-azar-lon Rydges Geelong

02.01.2022 While many of us will be missing the face to face element of the festival this year, we're pleased to know that the online program will make attending the festival that little bit easier for some people this year. #W4W2020 #LifeChanging

02.01.2022 Claire G. Coleman joined us for the 2019 festival and we're thrilled she is returning this year! www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/speaker/claire-g-coleman You can listen to Claire chat about growing up near Perth in a forestry settlement in the midst of a pine tree plantation and writing her first novel 'Terra Nullis' written on a second hand iPad while travelling in a caravan! On @ABCConvos here: www.abc.net.au//pr/conversations/claire-g-coleman/11868230... #WFW2020 #LifeChanging

01.01.2022 Join us for our next festival preview event, as we delve into the story of Nicola Gobbo, aka 'Lawyer X'. On the panel are ABC investigative reporter and creator of new podcast 'Trace 2: The Informer', Rachael Brown, and author of 'Cops, Drugs, Lawyer X and Me', award-winning true crime writer Vikki Petraitis - Author Page and self-confessed true crime obsessive and podcaster, Meshel Laurie Wednesday 23 September, 7.30pm-8.30pm on Zoom. Presented in partnership with Geelong... Regional Libraries Free, register here: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4550500 Scribe Publications #W4W2020 #LifeChanging