2024 Local Word Writers Festival
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Fri 23 Aug 2024 - Sun 25 Aug 2024
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Yes, you heard right! The
Local Word Writers Festival in Geelong is back in August. Held over three days from the 23rd until the 25th of August 2024 through Geelong Regional Libraries is another fantastic regional writer’s festival in Australia inviting readers and writers to a hyper-local event that celebrates and supports Geelong’s established, emerging and aspiring local writing talent.
There are eight writing workshops and presentations to attend – and you can attend one or more of them at various libraries in the Geelong area, or you could come and enjoy along to a special event on Saturday evening that features the words and music of Nick Cave, which will be held at the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre.
Evening Event: In Your Arms: Celebrating the Words and Music of Nick Cave
Workshops:
Want something more? There will be five-panel discussions about writing self-help books, publishing coffee table books or decoding the publishing industry - and these will be running all day on the 25th of August at Geelong Library and Heritage Centre. You can also buy books and get them signed by the authors – check out the full program here!
Presentation:
Forming Connected Family Relationships through Storytelling
Panel Discussions
In 2024, the festival is offering an
Early Bird Pass discount for a limited amount of time. So, for just $70, you can get tickets for two writer’s workshops of your choice and entry to all five-panel discussions on Sunday. And don’t forget - if you are a member of Geelong Regional Libraries, tickets are cheaper for you. Follow the links above for more information about each event and to book tickets.
The Local Word Writer’s Festival and Geelong Regional Libraries aim to run an inclusive and accessible event that respects the diversity of the community, and you can check out the
accessibility page for more information.
So, check out the program and book your tickets today!
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