The Whitsundays will overflow with literature and creativity when the highly anticipated Whitsundays Writers Festival graces the region from 6 to 8 September.
The full, star-studded Festival Program features many highly talented and commendable literary professionals including Shankari Chandran, Garry Disher, Sally Hepworth, Kirsty Manning, Christos Tsiolkas, Anne Buist, Graeme Simsion, Karina Kilmore, Melissa Ashley, Jack Roney, Joy Damousi, Nick Earls, and Linsday Simpson will be staged over the September weekend.
Here is a sneak peek of the festival itinerary:
Friday 6 September will be held at the Whitsunday Sailing Club, featuring the following sessions, or program chapters:
• The Art and Joy of Storytelling.
• Cops and Robbers: Writing and reading crime and thrillers.
• Responsible Writing? Stories about people, relationships, the world and possible ramifications.
• Spotlight On: Writing craft, from first draft to final manuscript.
• For Quill to Code: Is artificial intelligence revolutionising or ruining the future of creative writing?
• Poetry Karaoke: Over drinks and a Whitsundays sunset, attendees can get up to the mic and share their verse in an intimate and supportive atmosphere. This event will also include readings of the shortlisted Whitsundays Literary Heart Award Poetry Prize submissions.
On Saturday 7 September, a number of stand-out occasions:
• From the Heart: The inaugural Festival Address by Shankari Chandran.
• Whitsundays Literary Heart Award announcements for the Gloria Burley Award for Best Unpublished Manuscript, Best Short Story (adult and under 18 divisions), Poetry Prize, and Best Published Book Cover Design.
• Adaptation: From page to stage and screen.
• Spotlight On: Research and bringing authenticity to fiction.
• Hour of Power: Meet your favourite author and have your book signed by guest speakers and Featured Local Authors.
• The Big Book Club High Tea featuring Sally Hepworth and Kristy Manning.
To conclude the 2024 Whitsundays Writers Festival, Sunday 8 September will include a number of sessions including a new release showcase, discovery sessions on having the courage to share your story, writing for personal and professional development, traditional, hybrid and self-publishing and memoir.
The Festival will come to an official close with a Local Author Long Lunch.
Tickets are available now, however are strictly limited. Visit the Festival website for program details, speaker profiles, and tickets: www.whitsundayswriters.com.
What: Whitsundays Writers Festival
When: 6 to 8 September
More Information: www.whitsundayswriters.com
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