Come along to our annual Local Writers' Word Festival on Saturday 20 November, 10am - 3pm at Woollahra Council.

This annual festival supports and showcases local writers by giving them a voice, an audience and the opportunity to learn more about their craft from peers and professionals.

If you enjoy books and are interested in writing, this is a day for you! All welcome.

The event will feature seminars by literary agent Lyn Tranter, critic and author Michael Wilding as well as popular broadcaster and best-selling author Richard Glover.

As part of the Festival, local authors were encouraged to submit their small-press or self- published stories, non-fiction or poetry for judging by acclaimed author Irina Dunn, of the Australian Writers Network and renowned literary critic Geordie Williamson. Selected entrants will give readings, have their work for sale and be interviewed by Irina Dunn about the creative process.

This years’ event will see announcement of the inaugural winners of the Local Writers’ Word Festival

Prizes and there will also be a Lucky Door Prize for attendees!

Author Dr John Wright of Potts Point said: "The Woollahra Local Writers' Festival was a wonderful and vital segue for my international publication. If you are a writer looking to expand your audience, I cannot recommend the Festival more highly. It is a brilliant conception."

Festival Program


10:00am-10.40am Literary Agent Lyn Tranter will share her experience in the publishing industry.

10.40am-11.20am Michael Wilding will discuss his life as an author and critic, with tips and trick on how to get published.

11.20am-noon Popular writer and ABC broadcaster Richard Glover will share the inspiration he finds in everyday life for his best-selling works of non-fiction.

12noon-1pm Lunch Break, Book Signings and Book Sales

1pm – 3pm Featured Writers Interviews and Winners Announcement

1:00pm-2:40pm Irina Dunn will interview featured short listed local writers (13)

2.40pm Announcement of the Inaugural Winners of the Local Writers’ Word Festival. Category prizes for Poetry, Fiction and Non-Fiction

2.45pm-3:00pm Q&A with winners over light refreshment. Lucky door prize winner: $50 gift voucher for Lesley McKay’s Bookstore in Double Bay.

Admission is $15 ($10 concession, pensioners, students).

To book call 9391 7100 or email: anne-marie.byrne@woollahra.gov.au.

Via Poets Union enews.