John Morrissey is a Kalkadoon writer living in Melbourne. His debut collection of stories, Firelight, was published in 2023.
Appearing In

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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Monday 9 September, 6:30PM
Chapter Two: Creative Connections
Chapter Two of our Chapters workshop series is a relaxed round-table discussion about collaboration, sharing work, and forging reciprocal creative relationships.

Monday 9 September, 10AM
Masterclass: Arts Writing
Arts journalism is many writers’ first foray into publication. However, in 2024, there are increasingly fewer avenues to access exciting, thorough, and diverse writing about music, film, theatre, food, and more.

Sunday 15 September, 11AM
Pitch-It! sessions
Publishers are always on the lookout for new and exciting voices, so here’s your chance to show them yours. Use your 5-minute pitch as a professional development exercise that has the potential to be much, much more.

Sunday 8 September, 11AM
Beyond the Mainstream
Learn what is involved in self-publishing, the pros and cons of working with a publisher, and what to expect on the road less travelled.
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