Josh Kemp is an author of Australian gothic and crime fiction. His debut novel, Banjawarn, was the winner of the 2021 Dorothy Hewett Award, the 2022 Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction and the 2023 Western Australian Premier’s Prize for Best Emerging Writer. Jasper Cliff is his second novel. He lives in the Sout West of WA but finds himself drawn, over and over again, to the red dirt of the state’s north.
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Sunday 8 September, 1:15PM
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Marketing yourself is a new, crucial component of getting your work out there. In this micro-workshop, brush up on the basics of existing online as a writer.
Tuesday 10 September, 8:30AM
Morning Pages: Embodied Writing
Start the morning with an intuitive walk around Melbourne followed by a writing session. Walking can allow the mind to process information and shake new ideas loose. Likewise, exploration and observation of built and natural environments can inspire thought and help us create new connections for our writing.
Wednesday 11 September, 12:30PM
LUNCH/BREAK: Moodboarding & Collage
Join us for a relaxed collage and moodboarding session, perfect for writers seeking fresh and dynamic ways to develop their stories.
Saturday 14 September, 10AM
EWF X A Plus Market
Melbourne’s A Plus has gathered a posse of brilliant writers to reflect on their favourite writing about plus size bodies, and shine a light on the power – and sometimes, difficulty – in being visible, taking up space, and writing against shame.
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