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Be Mused featuring John Englezos, Tom Kent and Annemarie Bowman
28 April 2018
Melbourne Spoken Word
Be pleasantly challenged and inspired at ‘Be Mused’ – Poetry & Humanity at ‘The Resistance’ – Bar...
Jeff Apter author talk + Ripped Salvation perform ACDC
28 April 2018
LoveOzYa
Event for Readers at Woden Library, Corinna Street, Phillip ACT 2606
Author Talk: L.M. Merrington & The Iron Line
29 April 2018
LoveOzYa
Event for Readers at Gungahlin Library, Corner of Hibberson and Gozzard streets, Gungahlin ACT 2912
Building Your Novel's Spine: Structure for Speculative Fiction
29 April 2018
Writers Victoria
Alison Goodman
Learn how to manipulate classic storytelling to create an exciting and riveting narrative, with a focus on...
Poets' Corner featuring Fiona Stuart
29 April 2018
Melbourne Spoken Word
Poets’ Corner gathering usually includes a guest poet set and always has open mic sets.
Blame Smarty presents Brendan Bonsack and Longdrop
29 April 2018
Melbourne Spoken Word
Why ‘Blame Smarty’ as a gig name? Good question.
Stories from early motherhood - Mon 30 Apr 2018 at 6:30pm
30 April 2018
Readings Bookshop
Mon 30 Apr 2018 at 6:30pm
Melbourne Athenaeum, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne
Hot Desk Fellowships celebration - Mon 30 Apr 2018 at 6:30pm
30 April 2018
Readings Bookshop
Mon 30 Apr 2018 at 6:30pm