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SUMMARY:So be it! See to it!: Manifesto Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a writer or creative who feels doubtful\, fatigued\, or lost in your practice? Amidst the buffet of distractions available to us\, it can be hard to sustain and embody our creative expression. Perhaps it is time to tend to that inner compass and find the path back to the why. \nThis workshop is inspired by the personal manifestos of Octavia Butler and the laws of manifestation. Through individual and collective reflections\, explore your core values\, needs and barriers to inspire a guiding vision that can be returned to\, again and again.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/so-be-it-see-to-it-manifesto-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Festivals
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerging Writers' Festival":MAILTO:info@emergingwritersfestival.org.au
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SUMMARY:The Art of Repair: Finding Your Story Through Conversation\, Memory & Memoir
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi—the art of repairing broken pottery with gold—this interactive workshop explores how life’s challenges\, transitions and defining moments can become the foundation for meaningful storytelling.  \nUnlock new perspectives and step away with fresh writing material\, practical memoir-writing tools\, reflective journalling techniques and a personalised story map to support future creative projects. \n\nPresented in partnership with Latrobe City Council \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with:
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/the-art-of-repair-finding-your-story-through-conversation-memory-memoir/
LOCATION:Latrobe Regional Gallery\, 138 Commercial Road\, Morwell\, VIC\, 3840
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Libraries,Writers
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerging Writers' Festival":MAILTO:info@emergingwritersfestival.org.au
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SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole
DESCRIPTION:What are the challenges of being a neurodiverse writer? How do we channel our curiosity into works that make sense to others? How do we establish a structure\, meet a theme\, or worse still\, a deadline? Join Chloe Mayne and Carl Walsh for a roundtable discussion exploring the ups and downs of the neurodivergent writing process.  \n\n 
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/down-the-rabbit-hole/
LOCATION:Kathleen Syme Community Centre\, Multipurpose Room 1\, Kathleen Syme Community Centre\, 252 Faraday Street\, Carlton
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Libraries
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerging Writers' Festival":MAILTO:info@emergingwritersfestival.org.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T193000
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SUMMARY:Literary Translation and AI
DESCRIPTION:Globally\, publishing houses have begun to explore AI for literary translation. This development has exposed what Jitka Zehnalová & Helena Kubátová (“The Profession of Literary Translator in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”\, 2026) call the “constant tension between a sense of purpose\, systemic vulnerability\, and everyday negotiation” in the profession. The tension is illustrated by a UK survey (Society of Authors 2024): over 30% of book translators reported losing work to generative AI. \nA similar proportion had used generative AI in their translation process\, sometimes in response to a publisher’s request. Our panel will take up questions that follow from this\, including: \n\n· How is the work of literary translation meaningful in the age of AI?\n· In what ways does human translation differ from machine translation?\n· Is co-translation with AI desirable\, and under what conditions?\n· What is gained\, and what is lost?\n\nThe panel will feature speakers Judith Bishop (La Trobe Uni\, moderator)\, Ward Peeters (Linguistics\, Monash Uni)\, Brigid Maher (Italian Studies\, La Trobe Uni)\, and Adam Zulawnik (Korean Studies\, University of Melbourne) to lead us through these pressing questions.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/literary-translation-and-ai/
LOCATION:CO.AS.IT. Conference Room\, 189 Faraday st\, Carlton\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writers
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SUMMARY:Radio Laria Poetry and Puppetry with Liza Dezfouli and Lulu Lala
DESCRIPTION:This September\, Radio Laria brings you poetry and puppetry with Liza Dezfouli and Lulu Lala. Liza is a comedian\, playwright and actor who writes poetry for the best of reasons… enjoyment! Lulu is a hard rubbish puppeteer (self-taught/never trained in Prague) who alongside Eddy Burger will be performing her creepy\, offbeat shadow puppet creation. We will also have ten open mic spots where you can share in front of the magical\, shining bookshelves at Library Portal (opposite no. 11 Hawthorn Rd\, Northcote). Tickets are $10 (full)\, $5 (concession) or you can choose a generous ticket if you would like to help us support the poets and our venue Library Portal.\nhttps://events.humanitix.com/radio-laria-poetry-and…\nDoors open 7pm and the live poetry kicks off at 7:30.\nEveryone is welcome to share on the open mic\, there’s a five-minute limit\, sign up on the night and arriving early is recommended for sign up. The audience is very supportive\, and we welcome new readers. Men are welcome to share on the open mic\, but please be mindful that this is a night to promote women and women-identifying poets\, so we ask that you behave respectfully. If you have another form of art\, writing or storytelling that could be shared in five minutes\, then we’d love to hear it!\nLibrary Portal is a grassroots community centre run by volunteers for passionate readers and art groups. You can help yourselves to free tea\, but there is no licensed bar. We are allowed to BYO drink/food as long as we are mindful that it is not a party space. This space is also right next to an apartment block\, so we need to please leave quietly at the end of the night.\nLocation: Library Portal is opposite no. 11 Hawthorn Road at the back of a large\, brick orthodox church. It is easiest to find from Hawthorn Road rather than approaching the church from the front. If you approach from opposite no. 11\, there is a gateway in the fence (which is a little hard to see in the dark until you are right opposite no. 11). Once you have entered this fence gap\, you will walk up a driveway with apartments on your left and then cross a green lawn. You will then see some hills host washing lines to your right and the doorway to Library Portal is to the left of those up a ramp.\nAccessibility: Front entrance and performance space are wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/radio-laria-poetry-and-puppetry-with-liza-dezfouli-and-lulu-lala/
LOCATION:Library Portal\, Hawthorn Road (opposite no. 11)\, Northcote\, VIC\, 3070\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Spoken Word
ORGANIZER;CN="Radio Laria Poetry":MAILTO:radiolariapoetry@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Priceless Advice
DESCRIPTION:Advice is often dished out when it’s simply not asked for. In fact\, advice that charades as being in your “best interest”\, often turns out to be\, frankly\, bad advice. Witness seven writers let loose about the times they’ve received bogus advice\, and how it’s sometimes been the inspiration to succeed\, just out of spite. 
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/priceless-advice/
LOCATION:Jolt Arts\, Jolt Arts\, 342 High Street\, Northcote\, Victoria\, 3070\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festivals
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerging Writers' Festival":MAILTO:info@emergingwritersfestival.org.au
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