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SUMMARY:Klara and the Sun – cinema release
DESCRIPTION:Klara and the Sun\, based on the book of the same name by Kazuo Ishiguro opens 22 October for a theatrical season.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/klara-and-the-sun-cinema-release/
LOCATION:VIC
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SUMMARY:Cultivating creativity: Intensive writing retreat
DESCRIPTION:Update: This retreat is booked out. If you’d like to be on the waiting list or be notified about future retreats sign up ay newpagewriting.com. \nThis residential weekend of writing masterclasses is aimed at supporting your creative practice. \nWe’ll focus on: \n\nCreating and maintaining a writing practice that suits you\nTaking your writing project to the next stage\nTechniques and strategies to support your creativity\nTaking time to enjoy deep rest and rejuvenation\nGetting words down on the page\nHow to establish and embed sustainable writing habits\nTips and tools for the craft of writing\nCelebration and relaxation.\n\n\nWho’s it for? \n\n\nThis retreat is designed specifically for women and nonbinary writers at any stage of your career\, and in any genre.\nYou may feel you need more knowledge and in-depth craft focus\nOr you may be an experienced writer and want a recharge\, a reboot\, and some solid writing time away from your daily routine.\n\nYour retreat leader is Dr Kelly Gardiner\, acclaimed author\, editor\, and creative writing teacher. \nOur venue is the divine and newly renovated Continental House in Hepburn Springs. The fee includes expert tuition from Kelly in two masterclasses each day plus extra writing activities\, two nights’ accommodation in your own room with private bathroom\, Hammam spa session\, yoga classes each morning\, writers’ salon\, and refreshments\, with all meals prepared by an award-winning local caterer.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/cultivating-creativity-intensive-writing-retreat/
LOCATION:Continental House\, Hepburn Springs\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writers
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Gardiner%2C New Page Writing Retreats":MAILTO:kmjgardiner@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Save the Date! Mountain Writers Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mountain Writers’ Festival returns to Wurundjeri Country (Macedon) from Friday 13 – Sunday 15 November!\nThe 2026 program will be centred on the Festival’s enduring theme: ‘Nature. Place. Story.’\, featuring readings\, conversations\, workshops and special events for readers and writers of all ages and stages.\nThe festival brings together local voices and national perspectives to explore creativity\, climate\, place and belonging\, celebrating the power of storytelling to deepen our connection to each other and the world around us.\nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/save-the-date-mountain-writers-festival-2026/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Friday Write Club
DESCRIPTION:Friday Write Club is Writers Victoria’s fortnightly writing group\, designed to help you make progress on your writing goals in a supportive and focused environment. \nJoin us in the Writers Victoria Library to work on your current project or respond to a creative writing prompt provided on the day. \nEach session includes a brief welcome followed by two 20-minute blocks of focused\, accountable writing time\, giving you the opportunity to build momentum and connect with fellow writers. \nLed by a wonderful team of volunteers\, Friday Write Club runs from 12-1pm on selected Fridays throughout the year. This year’s sessions will be held on: \n\nFriday 4 September\nFriday 18 September\nFriday 2 October\nFriday 16 October\nFriday 30 October\nFriday 13 November\nFriday 27 November\nFriday 11 December\n\nFriday Write Club is free to attend but registration is essential. Register once to secure your spot for all of our 2026 sessions. \nWhat to bring: \nPlease bring pen and papel or a fully charged device. \nWe’re keeping our write clubs free for everyone. If you’re in a position to give\, any donations over $2 go straight toward our programs and are tax-deductible.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/friday-write-club/2026-11-13/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writers
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SUMMARY:Up Late: What's Love Got to Do with It?
DESCRIPTION:Joshua Hortinela and Dee Salmin offer agony-aunt advice on everything to do with love and relationships.\nAre your friends sick of analysing your situationship? Attachment styles absorbing your energy? Limerence leading you astray? This Up Late panel is taking questions. \nJoshua Hortinela is a bookseller and content creator whose debut novel\, Hate You to Love You\, is a moving queer love story that throws two exes together on an international book tour. Dee Salmin has spent years listening to people talk about their love lives as host of triple j’s podcast The Hook Up; her first book\, It’s Not Love\, Actually\, is part-memoir\, part-manifesto on dating\, sex and love. \nJoin these platonic bedfellows with host Mel Fulton as they unpack the questions on everyone’s FYP. Expect a frank\, funny and honest discussion on nostalgia and yearning\, raising your dating standards and finding love that’s worth your energy.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/up-late-whats-love-got-to-do-with-it/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:The Wheeler Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheeler Centre":MAILTO:ticketing@wheelercentre.com
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