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Melbourne is full of literary activity with something happening every night of the week. Explore the calendar below, use the category tags to focus in on what you like or use our search box to zero in on your interests.
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Poetesis Open Mic Poetry
19 December 2018
Melbourne Spoken Word
Poetesis is a monthly Open Mic Poetry event held at Sooki Lounge in Belgrave.
Littlefoot & Company Spoken Word
20 December 2018
Melbourne Spoken Word
Casey’s Monthly Spoken Word Event at Bunjil Place Studio. Free event. All welcome.
Dan Poets featuring Eric Beach
22 December 2018
Melbourne Spoken Word
The Dan is Melbourne’s longest running weekly poetry venue is now in its 24th year.
Reviewing and Literary Journalism
14 January 2019
Writers Victoria
Thuy On
You will learn
Some of the challenges facing contemporary book critics and journalists
Emily Suvada in conversation with Amie Kaufman - Mon 14 Jan 2019 at 5:30pm
14 January 2019
Readings Bookshop
Mon 14 Jan 2019 at 5:30pm
Readings Kids — 315 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053
Speculative Fiction
15 January 2019
Writers Victoria
Claire G Coleman
You will learn
The power of speculative fiction
Writing the Body
16 January 2019
Writers Victoria
Lee Kofman
You will learn
More about the concept of the body in general and in writing in particular
Show, Don't Tell
17 January 2019
Writers Victoria
Nicole Hayes
You will learn
What is “show don’t tell”?
When does it work, and when doesn’t it?