Orlando Silver (he/they) is a nonbinary transmasc writer exploring queer embodiment and desire. He is the author of the plays “Soft Daddy” (2024) and “Escape Velocity” (2003). He has two self published books, “Soft Fruit” (2022) and “Relent” (2023), both of which explore trans masc erotica. He is the editor of the kink anthology “I Write the Body” (published by Kith Books). His new anthology “Take it Outside” is due for publication in November 2024. Orlando lives and works on Dharug and Gundungurra countries.
Appearing In

Friday 6 September, 8PM
Do You Think I’m Sexy?
From sensual dreams, to awkward encounters, fan fiction to personal fantasies, this night will be a veritable feast of words and wonder.
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Saturday 14 September, 11AM
Verse in Code: Creating Digital Poetry
Experience the creative potential of e-literature via this digital poetry workshop. You’ll be guided through real-time HTML, CSS and JavaScript edits—no previous experience required.

Sunday 8 September, 2:15PM
Editing Unveiled
In reality, most writing is really editing – and few can do it alone! Hear from book and journal editors, publishers, and literary industry experts about the editor-writer relationship, the purpose and ethics of editing, and everything that goes into revising your writing with rigour.

Thursday 12 September, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
PEN Letter Writing Session
PEN Melbourne brings writers together to share experiences, explore ideas and conduct public conversations about how literature transforms, influences and fosters cross-cultural exchange. In this lunch time drop-in session, attendees can get involved with PEN’s letter writing program, designed to increase international pressure and attention on the persecution of writers exercising their rights to freedom […]

Friday 13 September, 8PM
Scream Scenes
Dress up in your phantasmic finest for an evening of spine-tingling tales, from writers and ghouls alike.
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