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SUMMARY:Speculate: Workshop\, Lunch and Launch
DESCRIPTION:What is the role of fiction in regenerative futures? How can writing speculatively help us imagine and inhabit the future?  \nIn a limited capacity workshop\, hear from novelists Romy Ash (Mantle) and Rose Michael (Else)\, whose work stretches the familiar and the real into the speculative\, strange and urgent.   \nThen\, drawing from the raw material of your own embodied experience\, Nicola Redhouse and Penni Russon will guide participants through associative writing techniques using a series of provocations to write ‘otherwise’\, grounded in the speculative powers of the human unconscious.   \nAt 12pm\, celebrate new voices of speculative fiction with the launch of the 2026 Speculate anthology\, featuring long-listees and readings from the prize-winners of this emerging writers’ prize presented in partnership with RMIT.   \nA light lunch will be provided.   \nPlease note that the Workshop will take place in the Level 4 Workshop Space\, with the Lunch & Launch in the Level 2 Performance Space
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/speculate-workshop-lunch-and-launch/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festivals,The Wheeler Centre,Writers
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerging Writers' Festival":MAILTO:info@emergingwritersfestival.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260914T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260914T131500
DTSTAMP:20260220T022125Z
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SUMMARY:Auslan Storytime
DESCRIPTION:If you love a story\, you’ve come to the right place! \nAuslan Storytime brings stories to life through visual language\, expression and movement – delivered entirely in Australian Sign Language (Auslan). Come along every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at State Library Victoria as we welcome Deaf storytellers from Expression Australia for Auslan Storytime. \nThis is an inclusive early years program designed to be engaging and accessible for Deaf\, hard-of-hearing and hearing children alike. Sessions are delivered directly in Auslan (not interpreted from spoken English)\, providing authentic language modelling and a rich introduction to Deaf culture. \nA qualified Auslan interpreter supports each session so hearing participants can follow along\, creating a shared and inclusive experience for all families. These interactive sessions may include signed storytelling\, movement\, repetition and informal interaction after the session. \nPerfect for kids aged 3-5 and their families. \nNo bookings required. Sessions run on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month\, excluding public holidays and Victorian school holidays. \n  \nPresented by State Library Victoria with Expression Australia\, as part of the Victorian Government’s Multicultural Storytime Program. This program is funded by the Victorian Department of Health under the Multicultural Storytime Grant Program (2023–2027). 
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/auslan-storytime/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:State Library Victoria
CATEGORIES:Children's Literature,Libraries
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260914T180000
DTSTAMP:20260827T024653Z
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SUMMARY:Shadow Puppet Zine Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore storytelling\, paper craft\, and illustration through a unique handmade format. Using paper cut-out techniques\, create your own interactive shadow puppet story zine\, drawing on Bria McCarthy’s signature shadow puppet storytelling style.  \nCombining elements of generative writing\, bookmaking\, puppetry\, and visual storytelling\, be introduced to a playful and imaginative approach to creating artworks. Leave with your own handcrafted shadow puppet zine to take home.  \nPlease note: Participants may use scissors and supervised sharp cutting tools during the workshop as part of the zine-making process. 
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/shadow-puppet-zine-making-workshop/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festivals
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerging Writers' Festival":MAILTO:info@emergingwritersfestival.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260914T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T060559Z
CREATED:20260818T060559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T060559Z
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SUMMARY:Moreno Giovannoni\, 'The Immigrants'\, in conversation with Antoni Jach
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author Moreno Giovannoni appears in conversation with Antoni Jach\, to discuss The Immigrants\, his acclaimed novel exploring migration\, identity\, and the search for belonging in regional Australia. Winner of both The Age Book of the Year Award and the NSW Literary Award for Fiction\, Giovannoni reflects on storytelling\, community\, and the experiences that shaped this powerful and deeply human work.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/moreno-giovannoni-the-immigrants-in-conversation-with-antoni-jach/
LOCATION:Sam Merrifield Library\, 762 Mt. Alexander Road\, Moonee Ponds\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Libraries,Writers
ORGANIZER;CN="Moonee Valley Libraries":MAILTO:librarian@mvcc.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260827T024755Z
CREATED:20260827T024755Z
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SUMMARY:Reimagining the Archives
DESCRIPTION:The archives are rich places for understanding our history. But for many marginalised people\, archival stories are only told through police reports\, medical documents\, and institutional records. These documents are all told from the perspectives of those in power. How can archival research be used to recover and reimagine the voices that dominant narratives have tried to silence?  \nIn this workshop\, experiment with approaches that foreground gaps\, silences\, and bias\, and consider how form can challenge those narratives. Through discussion and creative exercises\, explore how to write with\, around\, and against the archive to create work that is thoughtful\, self-aware\, and open to multiple histories. 
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/reimagining-the-archives/
LOCATION:narrm ngarrgu library
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Libraries
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerging Writers' Festival":MAILTO:info@emergingwritersfestival.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T010743Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T010743Z
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SUMMARY:Sonia Orchard and Louise Milligan in conversation
DESCRIPTION:We are honoured to welcome Sonia Orchard for a conversation with journalist and author Louise Milligan\, about her new book\, Before the Harm: Preventing Abuse\, Protecting Children\, the latest in MUP’s In the National Interest series.\n\nBefore the Harm starts a conversation that is long overdue: child sexual abuse is one of Australia’s most widespread and devastating public health crises\, with children more exposed than ever\, from the privacy of the family home to the unpoliced corners of the internet. But there is some hope in this darkest of topics: CSA is preventable\, but – as Before the Harm outlines – prevention requires political courage and real investment in support programmes.\n\nDrawing on interviews with leading voices including Jess Hill\, Grace Tame and Professors Ben Mathews\, Michael Salter and Daryl Higgins\, alongside research and accounts from survivors and offenders\, Sonia Orchard reframes one of our most confronting social issues and shows that protecting children begins long before a crime is committed.\n\nPlease note that some members of our community may find this event distressing and are advised to consider the impact of hearing more about this topic.\n\nFree\, but bookings are essential.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/sonia-orchard-and-louise-milligan-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Readings State Library\, 285-321 Russell St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260827T024902Z
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SUMMARY:Unfinished Business: Writing Memory\, Place and Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Within so many searing works of fiction\, lies a sense of unfinished business. The stories\, silences\, and emotional residues that linger across generations\, relationships\, and landscapes. Drawing on Australian Gothic traditions\, join prize-nominated writer Shannon Benton to explore memory as something unstable and shape-shifting\, where ambiguity and atmosphere become powerful\, creative tools. Experiment with fragments\, uncertainty\, and emotional truth\, while considering how place\, longing\, and inherited narratives shape the stories we tell.   \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/unfinished-business-writing-memory-place-and-uncertainty/
LOCATION:Abbotsford Convent\, 1 St Heliers Street\, Abbotsford\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Places to Visit
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerging Writers' Festival":MAILTO:info@emergingwritersfestival.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T024959Z
CREATED:20260827T024959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T024959Z
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SUMMARY:Tapestries of Home
DESCRIPTION:In an age of increased displacement\, how do we find our way home? Hear from a group of writers as they meet at the nexus of emotion and memory\, uncovering what it means to be tied to people\, places\, rituals and traditions.  Inspiring\, personal and deeply evocative\, these stories shed fresh light on the richness of the world around us\, and our enduring ability to build a home no matter where we are in the world.  \n\n 
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/tapestries-of-home/
LOCATION:Balam Balam Place\, 15 Phoenix Street\, Brunswick\, VIC\, 3051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festivals
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerging Writers' Festival":MAILTO:info@emergingwritersfestival.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T080000
DTSTAMP:20260710T040245Z
CREATED:20260226T222852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T040245Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Momentum writing workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join creativity coach and writer Meg Dunley for a weekly online writing session designed to help you build and keep a consistent writing practice. It’s a little like a guided shut-up and write with accountability. \nEach Wednesday morning session runs for one hour and includes a poetry-based prompt to spark your thinking\, 40 minutes of silent focused writing time\, and a brief accountability check-in to start and close the session. Whether you’re working on a novel\, memoir\, poetry or any other form of writing\, you’re welcome here. \nWriting Momentum runs throughout the year. The session is recorded and sent to all members on Friday afternoon\, along with the prompt\, poem and questions. \nSessions are open to Momentum\, Focus\, Elevate and Creative Empowerment Coaching Program members. New members can join with a 7-day free trial. \nWhen: Every Wednesday\, 7:00–8:00am Melbourne time \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nMore information and to join
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/writing-momentum-wednesdays/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Education,Writers
ORGANIZER;CN="Meg Dunley%2C Creativity Coach":MAILTO:meg@megdunley.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T131500
DTSTAMP:20260220T022125Z
CREATED:20260220T021531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T022125Z
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SUMMARY:Auslan Storytime
DESCRIPTION:If you love a story\, you’ve come to the right place! \nAuslan Storytime brings stories to life through visual language\, expression and movement – delivered entirely in Australian Sign Language (Auslan). Come along every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at State Library Victoria as we welcome Deaf storytellers from Expression Australia for Auslan Storytime. \nThis is an inclusive early years program designed to be engaging and accessible for Deaf\, hard-of-hearing and hearing children alike. Sessions are delivered directly in Auslan (not interpreted from spoken English)\, providing authentic language modelling and a rich introduction to Deaf culture. \nA qualified Auslan interpreter supports each session so hearing participants can follow along\, creating a shared and inclusive experience for all families. These interactive sessions may include signed storytelling\, movement\, repetition and informal interaction after the session. \nPerfect for kids aged 3-5 and their families. \nNo bookings required. Sessions run on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month\, excluding public holidays and Victorian school holidays. \n  \nPresented by State Library Victoria with Expression Australia\, as part of the Victorian Government’s Multicultural Storytime Program. This program is funded by the Victorian Department of Health under the Multicultural Storytime Grant Program (2023–2027). 
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/auslan-storytime/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:State Library Victoria
CATEGORIES:Children's Literature,Libraries
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260618T010905Z
CREATED:20260618T010905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T010905Z
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SUMMARY:Holly Ringland in conversation
DESCRIPTION:We are beyond ecstatic to invite you to an evening of literary conversation between two incredible authors\, Holly Ringland and Sally Hepworth.\n\nHolly Ringland\, international bestselling author of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart\, is back with comes a luminous\, deeply emotional\, and utterly absorbing new novel\, The World Beneath Her Feet.\n\nIn her late thirties\, Maggie Byrd lives a charmed life in London. She works with fossils and gems at the Natural History Museum\, and shares a home with the two people she loves most: her best friend\, Harriet\, and her partner\, Joe. However\, beneath this carefully constructed facade lies a past Maggie buried deep inside herself and resolved never to unearth: the story of a guilt-ridden\, heartbroken girl who left Australia in her early twenties and swore never to return. But when she learns that she’s inherited her beloved uncle’s rewilded land in a lush valley of southeast Queensland\, Maggie’s London life begins to fracture.\n\nTickets\nBook and ticket: $35 per person\, includes a signed copy of The World Beneath Her Feet\nGeneral admission: $10 per person\, book not included
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/holly-ringland-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Cinema Nova\, 380 Lygon St\, Carlton\, Victoria\, 3053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Bookshops,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T025147Z
CREATED:20260827T025147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T025147Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking to Pictures
DESCRIPTION:Watch as words and pictures fly off the page at Speaking to Pictures\, where comic book artists read to you their favourite works.  \n \nAn EWF edition of Pink Ember Studio’s ongoing event\, the night brings together artists with stories that usually tinker with emotions in tiny boxes\, but deserve big stages.  \n\nPresented in partnership with Pink Ember Studios
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/speaking-to-pictures-2/
LOCATION:Pink Ember Studios\, 22 Allenby St\, Coburg North\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Comics and Graphic Novels,Festivals
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerging Writers' Festival":MAILTO:info@emergingwritersfestival.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260831T212914Z
CREATED:20260831T093815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T212914Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Party Melbourne @ Mr Mills
DESCRIPTION:Join us mid-week on Wednesday 16 September\, at Mr Mills in central Melbourne for a cosy evening of reading and conversation. \nThis is not a book club. There are no assigned chapters\, no homework\, no judgments about what you should be reading. Just you\, your book (or e-reader)\, and the joy of making the time to read while being around other people doing the same thing. \nIt’s time to read more\, meet new friends\, and get off your phone for an evening equal parts wholesome and fun. \nTickets include a select wine\, beer or non alcoholic beverage. \nEvent info: \n⏰ 6pm – 8pm\, Wednesday 16 September. \n📍Mr Mills\, 130 Russell St\, Melbourne. \nAbout Mr Mills: \nMr Mills is a hidden basement cocktail bar tucked beneath Melbourne Place\, with a moody\, intimate atmosphere\, plush lounge seating and a distinctly late-night feel. Inspired by the flavours of coastal Spain\, the bar serves creative cocktails\, wine and Iberian-inspired snacks\, and is the perfect setting to settle in\, switch off and get into your book. \nPlease note that Mr Mills is a basement bar and is accessed via stairs.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/reading-party-melbourne-mr-mills/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Places to Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260814T010157Z
CREATED:20260814T010157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T010157Z
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SUMMARY:Salon After D'Arc: How Memory Makes Meaning
DESCRIPTION:Why do some moments stay with us\, while some fade away?  \nSalon After D’Arc returns in 2026 with 4 thought-provoking evenings exploring the forces that shape how we love and remember.    \nJoin host Jamila Rizvi (Deputy Managing Director of Future Women) for our final event in the series\, How Memory Makes Meaning\, as we explore the ways in which we remember and how memories are constructed.  \nDrawing on her own research and professional experience\, Professor Yen Ying Lim will kick off the evening\, delving into how memory is formed\, stored and recalled\, and what contemporary medical and scientific research can tell us about memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease.  \nDiscover how scent is deeply tied to memory and it can connect you with old memories and help you create new ones through a powerful scent meditation led by Erin Adams\, founder of Smell Art. Erin will then lead you on a guided scent tour of the Dome before a meaningful reflection activity.  \nIn conversation with writer Astrid Edwards\, Jamila will share her personal journey of how she navigated a brain tumour diagnosis. \nThe Salon After D’Arc series is generously supported by the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust. It is an opportunity to delve deeper into interesting topics\, make connections in the beautiful surrounds of the Library and view rare books acquired through the Women Writers Fund initiative.   \nPresented in State Library Victoria’s 170th year\, Salon After D’Arc invites audiences to consider not only the stories we inherit\, but those still being written\, and whose voices are finally being brought to the forefront.   \nPlus\, don’t miss out on a special collection viewing from 6.30pm.    \nBook your tickets now.   \n  \nPlease note: This event is for people aged 18 and over and may contain adult themes. Please check nearer to the event for content advisory. 
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/salon-after-darc-how-memory-makes-meaning/
LOCATION:Conversation Quarter\, State Library Victoria\, 328 Swanston St\, Melbourne
CATEGORIES:Libraries
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T044519Z
CREATED:20260428T044519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T044519Z
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SUMMARY:Motley Openhaus
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Motley Openhaus!  \nA space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive\, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they’ve been working on. Long form\, short stories\, haikus\, spoken word\, if you wanna say it\, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening\, 7:30 start. Free entry
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/motley-openhaus/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:The Motley Bauhaus\, 118 Elgin Street\, Carlton\, VIC\, 3053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T025309Z
CREATED:20260827T025309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T025309Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260827T030044Z
CREATED:20260827T030044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T030044Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260827T025414Z
CREATED:20260827T025414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T025414Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260903T040751Z
CREATED:20260903T040751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T040751Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T220000
DTSTAMP:20260820T020217Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T025534Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260918T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260918T123000
DTSTAMP:20260827T025715Z
CREATED:20260827T025715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T025715Z
UID:10033611-1789727400-1789734600@cityofliterature.com.au
SUMMARY:Story Share - Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Story Share is EWF’s brand new community-building initiative\, inviting emerging writers to a social gathering for the express purpose of socialising\, sharing in-progress works\, and receiving descriptive feedback. Bring along some draft writing\, be brave and read an excerpt out to a supportive circle of fellow writers. Bring a snack to share\, a warm drink to sip on\, and meet writers in your local area. Who knows\, it could be the start of a new regular writing group! \n \nFacilitated by EWF’s Artistic Director Jess Zanoni. \nPlease note\, you will need to answer a few questions to complete your registration.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/story-share-melbourne/
LOCATION:Darling Gardens\, 237 Gold Street\, Clifton Hill\, VIC\, 3068 (By the Rotunda)
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Writers
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerging Writers' Festival":MAILTO:info@emergingwritersfestival.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260918T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260907T054615Z
CREATED:20260907T053828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T054615Z
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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/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260918T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260827T025902Z
CREATED:20260827T025902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T025902Z
UID:10033612-1789752600-1789765200@cityofliterature.com.au
SUMMARY:Closing Night Litfair: How Long is Forever?
DESCRIPTION:A word used in songs\, scripture\, and everyday language. ‘Forever’ carries a certain transcendence and comfort. Close out the festival by hearing writers’ relationships to the word — moments they wish could live on eternally\, to how they might live differently\, if our time here was endless.    \nTaking place within the majestic grounds of the Abbotsford Convent\, wander through stalls selling zines\, books\, and other handmade wares. Mingle with writers\, artists\, small press publishers and grassroots collectives.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/closing-night-litfair-how-long-is-forever/
LOCATION:Abbotsford Convent\, 1 St Heliers Street\, Abbotsford\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festivals
ORGANIZER;CN="Emerging Writers' Festival":MAILTO:info@emergingwritersfestival.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T043315Z
CREATED:20260812T043134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T043315Z
UID:10033565-1789812000-1789815600@cityofliterature.com.au
SUMMARY:Lottie\, Pog and the Runaway Ghost with Sally Rippin
DESCRIPTION:Ten-year-old Lottie Baker loves her dad and her dog\, Pog. And that’s quite enough family for her\, thank you very much. But then she meets Martha May Claringbold\, a ghost desperate to escape a dark\, smelly and terribly dull graveyard – and move into Lottie’s room! \nIn this interactive storytime event for Wheeler Kids\, former Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin introduces her funny and heartfelt new adventure full of friendship\, surprises and just the right amount of spookiness. \nJoin her for a day of storytelling and activities and discover the magic behind bringing unforgettable characters to life – even ghosts! \nRecommended for ages 7+ \nChildren 16 years old or under must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult \nWheeler Kids is generously supported by George and Rosa M
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/lottie-pog-and-the-runaway-ghost-with-sally-rippin/2026-09-19/1/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children's Literature,The Wheeler Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheeler Centre":MAILTO:ticketing@wheelercentre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260902T043855Z
CREATED:20260902T043855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T043855Z
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SUMMARY:Readers are Writers: Writing for Life
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author and RMIT writing lecturer Dr Rachel Matthews joins the Tullamarine Writers Group\, presenting her workshop\, Readers are Writers: Writing for Life.  \nReaders Are Writers (RAW) is a creative writing workshop that delivers inclusive\, engaging writing sessions that turn readers into confident storytellers. \nRAW workshops are designed for adult and mixed-age community audiences\, first-time writers and experienced readers\, and people who love books but think they ‘can’t write’. Writing for Life explores storytelling for wellbeing and connection. \nNo prior writing experience required. This is the perfect session for newcomers to the Tullamarine Writers Group!
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/readers-are-writers-writing-for-life/
LOCATION:Tullamarine Library\, 58 Spring Street\, Tullamarine\, Victoria\, 3043\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Libraries,Writers
ORGANIZER;CN="Hume Libraries":MAILTO:libraries@hume.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260727T044508Z
CREATED:20260727T043426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T044508Z
UID:10033418-1789812000-1789822800@cityofliterature.com.au
SUMMARY:The Story Lab: Developing and Selling Your Screen Idea
DESCRIPTION:Have you got an idea for a film or TV series but don’t know where to start? \nThis practical three-session online course is designed to take your writing from raw concept to confident pitch. Led by working screenwriter\, producer and director Tristram Baumber\, co-creator of ABC’s The PM’s Daughter and a writer on the reboot of Mother and Son\, this course gives you the tools to develop your screen idea from the ground up and present it to the world. \nAcross three three-hour sessions\, you’ll explore the fundamentals of screen storytelling\, learn how to shape and strengthen your concept and develop the pitching skills used by working industry professionals. Whether you have a half-formed idea or a concept you’ve been sitting on for years\, this course will help you find the story you want to tell and give you the confidence to tell others about it. \nSession 1 | Saturday 19 September \nSession 2 | Sunday 20 September \nSession 3 | Sunday 27 September \nCourse requirements: Participants should come to Session 1 with a screen idea they’d like to work on\, it doesn’t need to be fully formed. \nYou Will Learn:\n\nHow to shape your concept into a compelling\, pitchable idea\nHow to write an effective logline and one paragraph pitch\nHow to deliver a confident pitch – and who to deliver it to\nHow to identify and develop a strong screen premise\n\nAbout the Tutor:\nTristram Baumber is a screenwriter\, producer and director with over a decade of experience in Australian film and television. He co-created and showran ABC’s AACTA-nominated The PM’s Daughter and received an AWGIE nomination for his writing on Mother and Son. He also wrote and co-directed the independent horror feature Site Unseen\, hitting Australian cinemas soon. Tristram has delivered screenwriting workshops and courses for organisations across Australia\, including Screenworks and Griffith Film School.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/the-story-lab-developing-and-selling-your-screen-idea/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260812T043315Z
CREATED:20260812T043134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T043315Z
UID:10033566-1789822800-1789826400@cityofliterature.com.au
SUMMARY:Lottie\, Pog and the Runaway Ghost with Sally Rippin
DESCRIPTION:Ten-year-old Lottie Baker loves her dad and her dog\, Pog. And that’s quite enough family for her\, thank you very much. But then she meets Martha May Claringbold\, a ghost desperate to escape a dark\, smelly and terribly dull graveyard – and move into Lottie’s room! \nIn this interactive storytime event for Wheeler Kids\, former Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin introduces her funny and heartfelt new adventure full of friendship\, surprises and just the right amount of spookiness. \nJoin her for a day of storytelling and activities and discover the magic behind bringing unforgettable characters to life – even ghosts! \nRecommended for ages 7+ \nChildren 16 years old or under must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult \nWheeler Kids is generously supported by George and Rosa M
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/lottie-pog-and-the-runaway-ghost-with-sally-rippin/2026-09-19/2/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children's Literature,The Wheeler Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wheeler Centre":MAILTO:ticketing@wheelercentre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260806T052229Z
CREATED:20260806T052229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T052229Z
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SUMMARY:BOOK LAUNCH: Betsy and Bon by Simon Howe
DESCRIPTION:The Little Bookroom is excited to be hosting the launch of Simon Howe’s latest book Betsy and Bon. \nJoin us for craft activities and snacks. \n  \nPre-order your signed copies HERE. \n  \nAbout the Book: Full of nostalgia and charm\, this deluxe hardcover collection of low-conflict short stories is the perfect gift for young readers. \n‘We are bees\, after all.’ Down at the bottom of the garden\, where flowers grow tall and roots grow deep\, Betsy and Bon play in a world full of whimsy and imagination. They try to find friendly bees to live in their wonderful hive\, decide on a game they will both enjoy\, and have a picnic in the perfect sunny spot. With enchanting full-colour illustrations\, this gentle short story collection is perfect for bedtime reading or for children transitioning from picture books to chapter books. \n  \n  \nAbout the Author: \nSimon Howe is an illustrator and author with a broad appetite for children’s literature\, animation\, storytelling and design. He has worked with several notable Australian authors on books for children\, and has designed and directed animation for advertising and television. Grounded in themes of childhood\, family\, hope and home\, his work has been nominated for the Australian Book Industry Awards and the Australian Book Design Awards\, and his first authored book\, Shoosh\, has been distributed by the Bounty Bag network to over 60\,000 children in Queensland.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/book-launch-betsy-and-bon-by-simon-howe/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260727T044508Z
CREATED:20260727T043426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T044508Z
UID:10033419-1789898400-1789909200@cityofliterature.com.au
SUMMARY:The Story Lab: Developing and Selling Your Screen Idea
DESCRIPTION:Have you got an idea for a film or TV series but don’t know where to start? \nThis practical three-session online course is designed to take your writing from raw concept to confident pitch. Led by working screenwriter\, producer and director Tristram Baumber\, co-creator of ABC’s The PM’s Daughter and a writer on the reboot of Mother and Son\, this course gives you the tools to develop your screen idea from the ground up and present it to the world. \nAcross three three-hour sessions\, you’ll explore the fundamentals of screen storytelling\, learn how to shape and strengthen your concept and develop the pitching skills used by working industry professionals. Whether you have a half-formed idea or a concept you’ve been sitting on for years\, this course will help you find the story you want to tell and give you the confidence to tell others about it. \nSession 1 | Saturday 19 September \nSession 2 | Sunday 20 September \nSession 3 | Sunday 27 September \nCourse requirements: Participants should come to Session 1 with a screen idea they’d like to work on\, it doesn’t need to be fully formed. \nYou Will Learn:\n\nHow to shape your concept into a compelling\, pitchable idea\nHow to write an effective logline and one paragraph pitch\nHow to deliver a confident pitch – and who to deliver it to\nHow to identify and develop a strong screen premise\n\nAbout the Tutor:\nTristram Baumber is a screenwriter\, producer and director with over a decade of experience in Australian film and television. He co-created and showran ABC’s AACTA-nominated The PM’s Daughter and received an AWGIE nomination for his writing on Mother and Son. He also wrote and co-directed the independent horror feature Site Unseen\, hitting Australian cinemas soon. Tristram has delivered screenwriting workshops and courses for organisations across Australia\, including Screenworks and Griffith Film School.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/the-story-lab-developing-and-selling-your-screen-idea/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education
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