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Panel Discussion: Creating Fantastic Picture Books for Kids


By: Local Word Writers Festival

This panel of local published children’s authors and illustrators will take participants on a journey from the initial idea, writing, editing, finding an illustrator, all the way to the finished book. Featuring panellists, children’s authors Sue Lawson and Sally Learey and illustrator Kat Fox, with panel chair, children’s author Heather Gallagher, this discussion will cover the role of picture books in […]

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Strange Folds Zine Fair


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Join Baby Teeth Journal in Coledale for Strange Folds Zine Fair on Sunday 24 September. If it’s a little too far for you to travel, get involved with the Postal Zine Swap and score yourself some great zines from the comfort of your mailbox.  For more information about Strange Folds and how to attend, visit

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Australian Short Story Festival


By: Australian Short Story Festival

The Australian Short Story Festival is an annual festival celebrating short stories in written and spoken forms. At this year’s festival, audiences can expect a star-studded lineup of short story veterans and newcomers alike, offering panels, workshops, readings, discussions and debates across four full days. The 2023 festival will be held in Adelaide from 9—12 November

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Australian Short Story Festival Mentorship


By: Australian Short Story Festival

This incredible opportunity is open to emerging Australian or permanent resident short story writers who do not have a full-length, published collection. The winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize and a three-month long remote mentorship with award-winning Irish short story writer and playwright, Paul McVeigh. During this time, you will work with Paul to

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CELEBRATION: 23RD Davitt Awards for the Best Crime Fiction Books by Australian Women


By: Sisters in Crime

Adorn yourself in your finest threads and enjoy an à la carte dinner (including antipasto platters on arrival) as the Sisters in Crime’s annual Davitt Awards are presented, 6.00 for 6.30 pm, Saturday 2 September. This year there are 144 books in contention for these awards: Best Adult Novel; Best Young Adult Novel; Best Children’s

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Nunga Anthology, a new opportunity for First Nations creatives


By: Wakefield Press

Editors Dominic Guerra and Karen Wyld invite Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander storytellers to submit poetry, fiction and graphic stories for an upcoming Wakefield Press anthology (currently untitled). Although not limited to South Australian storytellers, this anthology will showcase new and established First Nations creatives based in SA and neighbouring communities. Submissions close 4 September

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