The Emerging Writers' Festival, in its usual form, has thus far been about tequila shots and one long drunken conversation about The Wall. Yesterday I went to some actual sessions. Here's a write-up of two of those. Typecast The first session I attended yesterday was all about 'typecasting'. Do the authors on the panel agree with … Continue reading Typecasting and narrative voice at the 2011 Emerging Writers’ Festival
Ryan Paine
National Young Writers' Festival, Newcastle 2007 – Highlights
Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend the whole festival, but I had a wonderful drunken time at the 'Mega-Mega Launch' last Saturday night. On Sunday I attended a couple of sessions and checked out the Zine fair. Overall, my experience was enlightening. Anyone who misses the potential of Australian youth or believes them apathetic is … Continue reading National Young Writers' Festival, Newcastle 2007 – Highlights
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