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SUMMARY:National Writers’ Conference
DESCRIPTION:he National Writers’ Conference is EWF’s centrepiece weekend of conversations and workshops on craft\, publishing and the literary sector at large. Boasting both emerging and veteran authors\, as well as the finest hands of the industry\, NWC is for every writer\, wherever you are in your journey. Elevate your craft\, broaden your industry knowledge\, and bolster your creative networks and community. Leave with valuable learnings\, new-found motivation and fresh faces to help you along your unique path as a writer. \nYou can also add a Pitch-It! session with a national publisher! As part of the 2026 National Writers’ Conference\, we’re offering pitch coaching and a chance to practice pitching to Australian publishers. After your coaching at the Conference\, you’ll receive a digital invitation to your 5-minute Pitch-It! session\, which will run strictly on Sunday 27 September 2026 (10am-1pm).\nPurchase the NWC Pitch Add On below when acquiring your pass and don’t miss this opportunity! Limited tickets available. \nDAY ONE: BEGINNING (Saturday\, 12 Sept) |  \nPitch Perfect | 10AM\nSubmit\, Sign or Start a Small Press | 11.30AM\nFirst Press: Debut Authors | 1.45PM\nFinding the Energy: Structure\, Story and Sentence | 3PM\nThe Book Deal Podcast: EWF Edition | 4.15PM \nDAY TWO: ENDURING (Sunday\, 13 Sept) |  \nFunding 101 | 10AM\nA Writer’s Livelihood | 11.30AM\nWriting Responsibly | 1.45PM\nHow To Tell A Story | 3PM\nWho Are You Writing For? | 4.15PM
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/national-writers-conference/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,Comics and Graphic Novels,Festivals,Libraries,Poetry,The Wheeler Centre,Theatre,Writers
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerging Writers' Festival":MAILTO:info@emergingwritersfestival.org.au
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SUMMARY:Poetics of Pop
DESCRIPTION:Poetics of Pop\n\n\nCould doom scrolling really help you to write your next poem? Is your next literary masterpiece hiding behind a pop diva’s lyric? How many labubus does it take to heal a heartbreak? \nJoin award-winning poet Dom Symes as he shows you how to turn pop culture trash into poetry in this workshop for the chronically online. \n\n\n\npresented in partnership with:
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/poetics-of-pop/
LOCATION:Geelong Library & Heritage Centre\, 51 Little Malop Street\, Geelong\, Vic\, 3220
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Poetry,Spoken Word
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerging Writers' Festival":MAILTO:info@emergingwritersfestival.org.au
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SUMMARY:BOOK LAUNCH: Big Mountain\, Little Emu by Emma Stuart
DESCRIPTION:The Little Bookroom is excited to be hosting a very special storytime with Emma Stuart for the launch of her latest picture book\, Big Mountain\, Little Emu. \nPre-order your signed copy HERE! \nAbout the Book: \nAccording to many stories from the Dreaming\, emus are more than just birds. They represent creator spirits that fly through the sky above. These incredible birds help First Nations peoples predict what is happening in the world around them. This is a dreamy educational story of the wonders of Gariwerd’s Big Mountain\, her animals and birds\, and the Emu in the Sky constellation that isnt a collection of stars but actually made up of dark areas in the sky that are outlined by light. To see it\, start by looking at the Southern Cross for the emus head. From there\, you will be able to trace the emus neck\, body and legs between the dust lanes of the Milky Way. \nAbout the Author and Illustrator: \nEmma Stuart was born in New Zealand and has lived in Melbourne\, London\, Berlin\, Alice Springs and now in Western Victoria. She has been illustrating children’s books for 20 years\, having illustrated over 200 books. Emma works primarily with watercolours\, but also uses acrylics\, oils\, pen and ink\, and pencil. Her characters are full of life and bring a real sense of light-heartedness to young readers. In 2021 she won a Literary Titan Book Award; in 2013 she was shortlisted for the Australian Speech Pathology Book of the Year; and she was an International Book Awards finalist in 2014. As well as illustrating children’s books\, Emma regularly exhibits her landscape paintings. Big Mountain\, Little Emu is her second published work as both author and illustrator.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/book-launch-big-mountain-little-emu-by-emma-stuart/
LOCATION:The Little Bookroom\, 8 Village Ave\, BRUNSWICK EAST\, VIC\, 3057\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,Children's Literature
ORGANIZER;CN="The Little Bookroom":MAILTO:orders@littlebookroom.com.au
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SUMMARY:The Paperback Book Club with Anna
DESCRIPTION:The Paperback hosts two book clubs a month\, one on the second Saturday of each month (led by Anna) and another on the fourth Thursday of each month (led by Georgie). \nThe book clubs are for adult readers. Each session runs for one hour. Light refreshments are provided. \nAll participants receive a 20% discount on the book of the month. \nWe offer two sessions of each meeting\, with a maximum of 12 people per session.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/the-paperback-book-club-with-anna/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Shop 4 / 24 Crossley St\, 24 Crossley street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3001\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops
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SUMMARY:The Paperback Book Club with Anna
DESCRIPTION:The Paperback hosts two book clubs a month\, one on the second Saturday of each month (led by Anna) and another on the fourth Thursday of each month (led by Georgie). \nThe book clubs are for adult readers. Each session runs for one hour. Light refreshments are provided. \nAll participants receive a 20% discount on the book of the month. \nWe offer two sessions of each meeting\, with a maximum of 12 people per session.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/the-paperback-book-club-with-anna-2/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Shop 4 / 24 Crossley St\, 24 Crossley street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3001\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops
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SUMMARY:Crush Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Expand your definition of love at a lighthearted variety night!  \nIndulge in songs\, poetry and laughter\, and perhaps share a confession of your own.  \nRomantic\, platonic\, artistic\, queer\, straight\, lingering – all forms of crush are welcome. \nPresented in partnership with festival friend:
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/crush-cabaret/
LOCATION:Jolt Arts\, 342 High Street\, Northcote\, VIC\, 3070
CATEGORIES:Festivals
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerging Writers' Festival":MAILTO:info@emergingwritersfestival.org.au
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