Join us for a weekly session of quiet writing time. The free session is modelled on the Pomodoro Technique for your productivity.

Chris Hammer discusses his new standalone thriller —a tale of dynastic rivalry, ruthless ambition, and revenge with Victoria Purman.

Ever wondered how astrology can help you develop characters that are original and driven? In this half-day online workshop, Michele Finey, author of "Astrology for Storytellers", will show participants how to use astrology's symbolic language to develop characters and plot twists.

The Teen Writers Club is a place for high school aged writers to make new connections, be inspired, and develop their writing. We provide a safe, fun and engaging program for passionate young writers of all interests, ages and abilities.

Join acclaimed author, poet and doctor Peter Goldsworthy for a thoughtful conversation about his writing and the ways it has shaped his understanding of life and death.

Join us for a weekly session of quiet writing time. The free session is modelled on the Pomodoro Technique for your productivity.

An evening with Li Cunxin in conversation with Elspeth Hussey.

Join Lee Speed, Robert Tillsley and Stefanie Dawn at the Adelaide Indie Author Book Festival for "The Business of Being an Indie Author".

Join us for a weekly session of quiet writing time. The free session is modelled on the Pomodoro Technique for your productivity.

Once Upon a Festival is a Literature Festival for South Australian Children & Youth

Join fellow writers each week to show up, sit down, and get words on the page.

Join Peter FitzSimons as he shares captivating stories and insights that will keep you hooked from beginning to end.

Join us for a weekly session of quiet writing time. The free session is modelled on the Pomodoro Technique for your productivity.

An exclusive talk with Paul Bangay celebrating the launch of his newly released book, Diary of an English Garden at Bird in Hand Winery.

Join us for a weekly session of quiet writing time. The free session is modelled on the Pomodoro Technique for your productivity.

A rare opportunity to hear one of the most influential scientific minds of our time discuss the work that defined his career.

Join fellow writers each week to show up, sit down, and get words on the page.

Hear directly from proud transwoman Luna McNally as she shares behind the scenes details of her self-discovery that led to her book, "Now. Jasmine."

Facilitator Rebecca Sheedy leads a hands-on zine-making workshop with prompts about identity, joy and queer storytelling, plus templates and take-home guides.

Join us for a weekly session of quiet writing time. The free session is modelled on the Pomodoro Technique for your productivity.

AI has its digital eyes targeted firmly on creativity. In response, emerging local creatives were challenged to write from what machines could not: the lived human experience. Come hear their work, in their voices.

Open discussion forum and a performative gathering. Take a seat and become a guest for a while.

Indulge in a slow morning of readings and a Vietnamese-style breakfast with the curators.

A panel discussion about young people leading the charge for resistance and change in a volatile political and cultural landscape.

How do we channel our authentic voice when our authenticity is othered? Join this dynamic and engaging surrounding writing from the margins and breaking through barriers from some of Australia's most electric voices.

In this panel, explore how POC writers can use writing to build fantastical worlds that feel expansive of culture and explorative of identity.

Everything you need to know to market your book! Attendees will learn the basics of marketing and how to craft and execute a campaign, including online and offline activities. You'll leave with a marketing plan for your book and steps to execute it!

How do we create and express ourselves freely under the threat of late-stage capitalism and surveillance?

Calling all emerging writers (aged 18 to 26) to submit to this exclusive opportunity for a round of industry speed dating.

A conversation by K. A. Ren Wyld and Natalie Harkin about Harkin’s new book Apron-Sorrow / Sovereign-Tea and Ren Wyld’s Southerly Essay Serve the Tea Blak.

Enjoy readings and a panel by incredible emerging Aboriginal voices within the Australian writing space.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories are not only written and this is panel that shows it.

A panel of Children, Young Adult and Adult Fiction Aboriginal authors who write for both this and the next generation.

Join us for a weekly session of quiet writing time. The free session is modelled on the Pomodoro Technique for your productivity.

Join fellow writers each week to show up, sit down, and get words on the page.

Join international bestselling author Monica McInerney for practical advice, publishing insights and strategies to strengthen your writing.

Join us for a weekly session of quiet writing time. The free session is modelled on the Pomodoro Technique for your productivity.

Join us for a weekly session of quiet writing time. The free session is modelled on the Pomodoro Technique for your productivity.

Join fellow writers each week to show up, sit down, and get words on the page.

Join us for a weekly session of quiet writing time. The free session is modelled on the Pomodoro Technique for your productivity.

Join fellow writers each week to show up, sit down, and get words on the page.

Join fellow writers each week to show up, sit down, and get words on the page.

Join fellow writers each week to show up, sit down, and get words on the page.

Join fellow writers each week to show up, sit down, and get words on the page.

Join fellow writers each week to show up, sit down, and get words on the page.