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The Spark: Youth Alumni Launch
The Spark: Youth Alumni Launch
From Word Up to Write Up, the Centre for Stories' oral storytelling and creative writing programs are designed with young people in mind. They foster creativity and a sense of ...
Book Launch with Danielle Linder
Book Launch with Danielle Linder
Join Perth author Danielle Linder for the launch of her latest novel, In Seaglass. Danielle will be in conversation with Writing WA CEO Will Yeoman; there will also be book ...
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PEN Perth Spotlight Series: Spotlight on Palestine
PEN Perth Spotlight Series: Spotlight on Palestine
This event is part of PEN Perth’s ‘Spotlight’ series where we look at different nations around the world. Since October 2023, prominent Palestinian writers and journalists have been arbitrarily arrested ...
What Happened to Nina: Dervla McTiernan in Conversation
What Happened to Nina: Dervla McTiernan in Conversation
Dervla McTiernan will be in conversation to discuss her new crime novel What Happened to Nina? This event will take place on Friday 1 March, 5.30pm for 6.00 pm start ...
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The Secrets of Storytelling
The Secrets of Storytelling
A 36-week course with author A. R. Levett is offered at the Peter Cowan Writers Centre. Gaining the structural tools used by best-selling authors, weekly classes will motivate you to ...
Book to Film at The Backlot: Bridget Jones’ Diary
Book to Film at The Backlot: Bridget Jones’ Diary
Bridget Jones's Diary is Helen Fielding's hugely influential 1996 novel, itself inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Taking the form of a 12-month diary, it chronicles, with much intrigue, ...
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Words with Wine: Julie Lawrinson & Brooke Dunnell
Words with Wine: Julie Lawrinson & Brooke Dunnell
Enjoy a glass of wine as authors Julia Lawrinson and Brooke Dunnell chat about their new books in this Words with Wine that celebrates this year's International Women's Day theme ...
Meet the Author: Holly Craig
Meet the Author: Holly Craig
Come and hear about Holly's latest thriller The Rip and what inspired her to write it. Local author of debut thriller, The Shallows, Holly Craig joins AH Bracks Library + Creative ...
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Conceptual Television: The Ideas Behind Your Favourite Shows
Conceptual Television: The Ideas Behind Your Favourite Shows
Join UWA Publishing at the City of Perth Library on 7 March 5.30pm to launch the first book in their new Vignettes series Netflicks: Conceptual Television in the Streaming Era ...
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Sarah Callaghan with Ella Therese and LUCI
Sarah Callaghan with Ella Therese and LUCI
Sarah Callaghan is freedom personified; a spoken word artist from London who seems to constantly evolve whilst keeping it authentic. Bringing her show to Perth for ONE NIGHT ONLY she's ...
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The Writers @ PCWC
The Writers @ PCWC
Do you struggle to find time to write in your busy schedule? The PCWC Monthly Write-in Group may be the answer. The aim of this group is to capture words on ...
Two to Tango: Writers and Editors Speed Dating
Two to Tango: Writers and Editors Speed Dating
Centre for Stories is partnering with Editors WA to create an evening of speed dating specially designed for emerging and mid-career writers and editors. Share your ideas and stories with ...
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The Secrets of Storytelling
The Secrets of Storytelling
A 36-week course with author A. R. Levett is offered at the Peter Cowan Writers Centre. Gaining the structural tools used by best-selling authors, weekly classes will motivate you to ...
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Writers in the Library: Laurie Steed
Writers in the Library: Laurie Steed
Join Mandurah Library for the next Writers in the Library session, featuring Laurie Steed in conversation with Brooke Dunnell, as they discuss Laurie’s latest book Love, Dad: Confessions of an ...
Book Launch with Johnathan Rush
Book Launch with Johnathan Rush
Join Jonathan Rush and Writing WA CEO Will Yeoman for this special celebratory book launch and audio-visual presentation with refreshments and book sales and signings. About the book: Based on ...
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Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising Workshops
Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising Workshops
Understand the foundations of arts fundraising to build greater sustainability for arts organisations and artists with our Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising workshops. The Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising workshops are ideal ...
Heathcote Hospital: A History
Heathcote Hospital: A History
Meet author Julia Crook and hear about her book Heathcote Psychiatric Hospital in Western Australia: An historical glimpse at nursing. In 1972 at the age of 17, Julia Crook started ...
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All The Feels: Writing Vulnerable, Believable Characters
All The Feels: Writing Vulnerable, Believable Characters
Writing meaningfully and with emotional heft is often about empathy and vulnerability in your prose or poetry. But how do you find such empathy? What writing techniques can you use ...
Author In-conversation: Thistledown Seed by Louise Helfgott
Author In-conversation: Thistledown Seed by Louise Helfgott
Interweaving fiction and memoir in multiple threads, Thistledown Seed follows the displacement and violence of the Holocaust for a Polish family who subsequently settle in Western Australia. In this deeply ...
Poetry in the Courtyard
Poetry in the Courtyard
You are invited to an evening of music and poetry. Featuring new work from some of WA’s top award-winning poets, including Caitlin Maling, Ian Reid and Miriam Wei Wei Lo. ...
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CBCA WA : A Night With Our Stars 2024
CBCA WA : A Night With Our Stars 2024
CBCA WA's 21st year of A Night With Our Stars (ANWOS)! Meet some of our talented WA authors and illustrators as they showcase the work they have published in the ...
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Woman Scream 2024 Poetry Event
Woman Scream 2024 Poetry Event
Head along to The Moon Cafe on Saturday 16 March 16, 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm for this year’s Woman Scream Poetry Event. Entry is free. MC Manveen Kohli will ...
Book Launch: Right Way Down and other poems
Book Launch: Right Way Down and other poems
Join Rebecca M. Newman & Sally Murphy to celebrate the launch of a brand-new anthology of children's poetry with help from the Minister for Culture and the Arts Hon. David ...
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Manuscript Assessment Group
Manuscript Assessment Group
You’re invited to partake in this new monthly writing group that will help you improve your story and writing skills through ongoing professional support, encouragement to keep writing, and feedback ...
A Romantic Rendezvous
A Romantic Rendezvous
Join 90+ authors for a Romantic Rendezvous organised by the Australian Romance Readers Association. General admission allows entry throughout the day. VIP ticket includes general admission plus a goodie bag ...
The Secrets of Storytelling
The Secrets of Storytelling
A 36-week course with author A. R. Levett is offered at the Peter Cowan Writers Centre. Gaining the structural tools used by best-selling authors, weekly classes will motivate you to ...
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Four Poets Speak with Lisa Collyer, Natalie Damjanovich-Napoleon, Alan Fyfe & Amelia Walker
Four Poets Speak with Lisa Collyer, Natalie Damjanovich-Napoleon, Alan Fyfe & Amelia Walker
Writing beyond the lines: four poets speak the truth on some of life's most challenging experiences... A free poetry reading with open discussion and book signings. Featuring Lisa Collyer, Natalie ...
Author In-Conversation: Molly Schmidt
Author In-Conversation: Molly Schmidt
Come along and hear Molly Schmidt talk about her 2022 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award winning novel Salt River Road. Molly Schmidt is a writer and journalist from Western Australia. ...
Libby Book Club: I am Already Dead by David Whish-Wilson
Libby Book Club: I am Already Dead by David Whish-Wilson
This month’s Libby Book Club features I Am Already Dead by David Whish-Wilson. During this book club, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, interact with the authors, and ...
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Storytime with Frané Lessac
Storytime with Frané Lessac
Join Open Book for a very special storytime with Frané Lessac to celebrate the release of her new book The Big Book of Australian Nursery Rhymes on Saturday 23 March ...
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The Secrets of Storytelling
The Secrets of Storytelling
A 36-week course with author A. R. Levett is offered at the Peter Cowan Writers Centre. Gaining the structural tools used by best-selling authors, weekly classes will motivate you to ...
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Book Launch with Katrina Kell
Book Launch with Katrina Kell
Author Katrina Kell will be in conversation with Writing WA's Chair Lesley Reece AM, who will also officially launch the book. Complimentary refreshments will be provided, and book sales and ...
In Conversation with Michael Trant @ Wanneroo Library
In Conversation with Michael Trant @ Wanneroo Library
Enjoy a lively discussion as Michael Trant is interviewed by fellow author David Allan-Petale. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the man behind the words, as he ...
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CBCA WA Book Discussion Group 2024
CBCA WA Book Discussion Group 2024
An enthusiastic group of readers meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss a set book by an Australian author. Books chosen for discussion are generally YA titles ...
Books, Bubbles and Banter (In conversation with Emma Young)
Books, Bubbles and Banter (In conversation with Emma Young)
Join Our Ruby Girl for an intimate evening in conversation with local author Emma Young about her new book The Disorganisation of Celia Stone. With the first chapter featuring the ...
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Writers in the Library: Chemutai Glasheen
Writers in the Library: Chemutai Glasheen
Join Chemutai Glasheen in conversation with Vuma Phiri, as they discuss Chemutai’s collection of short stories I am the Mau and other stories. About the Book: This enticing collection of ...