‘I don’t write books with the intent of sending a message – if you write a great story there will be themes and ideas that shine through naturally.’

‘Suddenly I had the character of Finn, a character who refused to be silenced – and that was the message we wanted to bring to the screen.’

Fill your October with these wonderful writing events. There’s a range of online events to keep you going as we (slowly) exit lockdown including Booktober, online conversations about all things writing, workshops, a ground-breaking opera film and more!

Take a look at the great things we’ve read in September — Ginger Gorman’s investigation into internet trolls, an essay by Amy Duong, a heartbreaking memoir by Amani Haydar and Tilly Lawless’ debut novel!

Fill your September with these wonderful writing events. There’s a range of predominantly online events to keep you going in lockdown including Indigenous Literacy Day, writers’ festivals, workshops, poetry readings and more!

“Oh I think writers’ centres are so important! They create a chance to learn, to connect and communicate, to share ideas and knowledge, and build a sense of community among writers, who spend so much time alone. I encourage anyone who loves to write to join! Even if writing is not to be your career, it is still a place where you can meet kindred spirits and explore something you love to do.”