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SUMMARY:Save the date! Queenscliffe Literary Festival
DESCRIPTION:For more than 10 years\, we’ve brought Australia’s finest writers\, thinkers\, and storytellers to the Bellarine Peninsula. What began as a single weekend of events has grown into a rich\, year-round program that engages our community in every season. \nEach year\, the Queenscliffe Literary Festival delivers: \n\nA Schools Program that reaches over 500 young people across every childcare\, kindergarten and primary school in the Borough of Queenscliffe\, connecting kids with authors and poets who bring stories to life\nPop-up events that take literature out into the community throughout the year\nThe Penned Micro-Fiction Writing Competition\, nurturing short-form storytelling from all across the country\nA Program Launch that kicks off in style and engages local businesses\, organisations\, and partners\nA full two-weekend festival in October\, featuring award-winning Australian authors\, thinkers and performers in sessions that spark conversation and delight audiences of all ages\n\nWe believe that great literature shouldn’t be reserved for big cities. Stories have the power to build empathy\, spark curiosity\, and bring a community together\, and that’s exactly what we do\, in one of Victoria’s most beloved coastal towns. In Queenscliffe\, we are proud to be one of the municipality’s premier cultural events. \nWe are a volunteer-run\, not-for-profit festival\, and every year we grow\, reaching more readers\, students\, and community members\, to share more stories and ideas that\, in an increasingly disconnected and fragile world\, need to be told.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/save-the-date-queenscliffe-literary-festival/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Writing place & building worlds
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to bring your fictional worlds to life on the page. \nWe’ll look at how to research and recreate real places and eras\, as well as how to completely imagine new worlds\, planets\, moments or societies. \nThis full-day masterclass is designed for all writers but will be particularly useful for people writing speculative fiction\, fantasy\, historical fiction\, historical romance or crime – any genre that involves either accurately presented realist settings\, or imagined places\, futures or pasts. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nThe importance of place\nHow setting supports story\nSteps to create an entire universe or society\nHow to research historical or distant settings\nHow to include findings (or not!)\nHow to put into words what you see in your mind\nTropes and reader expectations of key genres.\n\nWe’ll also make time for: \n\nExercises and tips to use in your writing\nQuestions and discussion.\n\nIt will include teaching\, writing exercises\, conversation\, bad jokes\, and possibly Tim Tams.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/mean-streets-high-towers-world-building-for-genre-writers/
LOCATION:Balam Balam Place\, 15 Phoenix Street\, Brunswick\, VIC\, 3051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Education,Writers
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Gardiner%2C New Page Writing Retreats":MAILTO:kmjgardiner@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Crafting Characters and Conflict with Astrology
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how astrology can help you develop characters that are original and driven? \nIn this half-day workshop\, Michele Finey\, author of Astrology for Storytellers\, will show participants how to use astrology’s symbolic language to develop characters and plot twists. \nParticipants will learn how to use astrological principles to build multidimensional characters and as a creative tool to help map conflict\, establish dialogue dynamics or get rid of writers’ block. No previous experience needed. \nYou Will Learn:\n\nHow to use astrological principles and psychological types to create characters\nHow to create a complex character profile using astrology (signs)\nHow to create a dialogue or story outline using astrological principles\nHow to use a variety of conflict scenarios based on astrological principles\nHow to infuse your narrative with mythic depth\n\nAbout the Tutor:\nMichele Finey began studying astrology in 1980. Her wide experience and observations over four decades have deepened her insight and understanding of astrology’s intricate symbolic language. Her articles have appeared in a host of publications and online platforms\, including The Mountain Astrologer\, Wellbeing Magazine and Astro.com. She produces an annual astrology calendar and is the author of four books. Michele’s most recent book\, Astrology for Storytellers\, is a comprehensive guidebook for novelists. 
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/crafting-characters-and-conflict-with-astrology/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education,Writers
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SUMMARY:BOOK LAUNCH: 113th Assistant Librarian 3: Forbidden Pages by Stuart Wilson
DESCRIPTION:The Little Bookroom is excited to be hosting the launch of Forbidden Pages by Stuart Wilson\, the third book in the 113th Assistant Librarian series! \nAuthor Gabrielle Wang will be in conversation with Stuart Wilson to discuss his writing process\, the secrets behind all those library assistants\, and what exactly makes these pages so forbidden! \n  \nPre-order your copy HERE. \n  \nAbout the Book: \nBook 3 in the 113th Assistant Librarian series\, this middle-grade fantasy adventure follows Oliver Wormwood as he faces his most dangerous library quest yet. \n  \n‘A thrilling\, hilarious adventure\, full of books\, magic and surprises.’ Judith Rossell\, award-winning author of The Midwatch \nOliver Wormwood is shocked when Library Director Thorne arrives in Blackmoor-upon-Wyvern to take control of the library. \nEven worse\, the director has noticed that several especially volatile books are missing\, so Oliver and Agatha set out to retrieve the overdue titles. Following a trail of retired pirates\, apprentice mages and a snail the size of a cottage\, will they survive the magical books long enough to return home? \n  \nAbout the Author: \nStuart Wilson lives in Naarm/Melbourne with his wife and son. He is the author of The 113th Assistant Librarian and the Prometheus High books. He wishes to make it clear he finds auctions very stressful\, has never been a member of a book club\, nor has he ever infiltrated a magical boarding school. He did\, however\, once stand on the rim of an active volcano.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/book-launch-113th-assistant-librarian-3-forbidden-pages-by-stuart-wilson/
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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