Wenona Byrne joined us for First Friday to share insider tips on applying for Australia Council grants, and what we might expect from Creative Australia.

‘There is no rule that says “this is the end of draft 1 and the beginning of draft 2”. Your work can and will progress uniquely to you…You can move on whenever you feel like it. Sometimes a fresh start is exactly what a manuscript needs.’

‘I listen to a lot of podcasts, but narrative non-fiction storytelling has a special place in my heart as that is what I like to create as an audio producer. The beauty of it is that you get to work with interviews, writing, music and sound to create something that is crafted and original.’

Check out some of the wonderful literary events happening in Sydney and around NSW (and online) this August!

Benjamin Stevenson joined us for First Friday to share his experiences as a literary agent and writer working across a broad range of genres and mediums.

Check out some of the wonderful literary events happening in Sydney and around NSW (and online) this July!

Fiona Hazard joined us for First Friday to share her knowledge and experience garnered from over 25 years in publishing.

Check out some of the wonderful literary events happening in Sydney and around NSW (and online) this June!

Alan Baxter joined us for First Friday to discuss his writing career, his writing practice, and what we can expect at this year’s Speculative Fiction Festival.