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SUMMARY:Local Lore
DESCRIPTION:Think your hometown is boring\, but desperate to craft the next Monkey Grip? Lucky for you\, every town contains its own weird and fascinating stories.  \nJoin debut author Claire Sullivan for a fruitful dive into the strange and interesting fodder of local lore. In this roundtable event\, Claire invites readers and writers to plant the seeds of their own hometown stories. Discover ways to turn dusty fables into treasure for your reader.  \nPresented in partnership with festival friend:
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/local-lore/
LOCATION:Melbourne Art Library\, 135A Bell Street\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,Festivals,Writers
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SUMMARY:The Writer Aquatic
DESCRIPTION:Writers bewitched by their local pool gather at the iconic “aqua profonda” Fitzroy Pool. Soak in an evening of poetic musings related to the ritual of lap-swimming\, and the vital role that public pools play in the writer’s imagination\, and to their wellbeing. \nGo ahead and take a dusk dip before or after the reading\, at a discounted price.  \nPlease note\, seating at this event will be limited. There will be a few chairs and we will provide some cushions and blankets. \nWe encourage you to bring along a blanket/towel or a camping chair if available. \nIf you do need a chair\, please email us at access@emergingwritersfestival.org.au\, and we will make sure to have one reserved for you
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/the-writer-aquatic/
LOCATION:Fitzroy Swimming Pool\, 160 Alexandra Parade\, Fitzroy\, VIC\, 3065
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Places to Visit,Writers
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SUMMARY:2026 ‘Time To Write’ Paragraph Fellowship Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Many emerging and early career writers hit a brutal “valley of death” after their first or second book. Caught between conflicting demands: the relentless pressure of bills that won’t wait for inspiration\, and the solitary\, time-intensive and largely unpaid work of crafting their next novel.   \nThe Time to Write Paragraph Fellowship was established to support such writers through the commercial reality they face\, enabling them to carve out more time to write. Nominations come from eminent writers\, publishers\, literary agents\, festival directors\, creative writing professionals\, editors and journalists from across the country.   \nThis session announces the two winners of the $25\,000 2026 Paragraph Fellowship. Enjoy a reading of both their works\, and a panel conversation between the 2025 Paragraph Fellow Grace Chan\, EWF Executive Director & Co-CEO Jes Layton\, and the chair of Time to Write\, celebrated author Toni Jordan.  \nPlease note that this event will also be Livestreamed\, and can be attended online. Ticket holders will receive a Livestream link by email\, ahead of the event day. \n\n\n\npresented in partnership with:
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/2026-time-to-write-paragraph-fellowship-celebration/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Awards and Competitions,Festivals,Writers
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerging Writers' Festival":MAILTO:info@emergingwritersfestival.org.au
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