Sunday 14 September, 1PM-2PM
National Writers’ Conference
National Writers' Conference
NWC: Creative Chaos
Living a creative life as a writer can be messy, thrilling, and often chaotic. Between periods of inspiration and inertia lies the reality of juggling multiple roles—artist, writer, parent, child, worker, friend, partner.
Hear these multi-disciplinaries speak to this emotional rollercoaster: the constant balancing act of sustaining both art and everyday responsibilities. Uncover how to navigate the noise, and make meaningful time for one’s practice—even when life pulls in every direction.
Presented in partnership with Junkee Media
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The Wheeler Centre, Performance Space (Level 2, ground level)
176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Featuring...
Alice Griffin
Alice Griffin is Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director of Junkee Media. From setting the vision to storytelling, in two years Alice has led the youth media company into its innovative new era which has seen publications Junkee and Punkee collectively grow its communities to reach 30 million monthly. Alice is passionate about platforming emerging perspectives and, in doing so, making young people feel seen. As the host of Punkee’s vodcast, little things, Alice asks creatives about the accessible, affordable, sometimes unorthodox acts of self care they do to set themselves up for a day that feels happy vs productive.
Gemma Bird Matheson
Gemma is an AWGIE and AACTA nominated writer and actor. She found success through her multiple web-series – The Housemate (ABC iView) and Me & Her(pes) which clocked over 1 million views in it’s first week online and was later nominated for an AACTA Award. Gemma has also worked across numerous television series including The […]
Max Easton
Max Easton is a writer from Sydney. He is the creator of Barely Human, a zine and podcast series exploring underground music’s ties to counterculture and subculture. He is the author of two novels published by Giramondo: The Magpie Wing (longlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award), and its follow-up Paradise Estate, released in 2023. […]
Madeleine Ryan
Madeleine Ryan is an Australian writer, director & author. Her articles & essays have appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, SBS, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Daily Telegraph & VICE. A Room Called Earth was her first novel. Her second novel, The Knowing, is out now. Her third novel, love, honour & obey, is […]
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National Writers’ Conference
The National Writers’ Conference returns for a weekend of creative fire and professional insight, featuring publishing professionals, seasoned authors, and industry experts. For writers and artists at every juncture of their journey, enrich your craft, gain new perspective on the industry, and connect with fellow writers and publishing professionals.
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