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.
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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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Thursday 8 August, 6PM
Texting Images: BLINDSIDE & EWF Ekphrastic Workshop
As part of Blindside and the Emerging Writers Festival’s 2024 Ekphrastic Writing Program, Naarm-based poet and critic Dr Autumn Royal will reveal the history of ekphrasis to illuminate the relationship between literary and visual realms.

Sunday 8 September, 12PM
Insider Information
Submitting work to literary prizes, residencies and journals can be daunting, but it doesn’t need to be.

Thursday 12 September, 10AM
Masterclass: Creative Living
How can we bring artistry into our daily lives, beyond our writing practice? From slowing down and surrendering to the process, to imbuing our rituals and routines with beauty and curiosity.

Friday 13 September, 5:30PM
Flight of the Bats
Join us, unplugged, at Fairfield Amphitheatre to hear readings that celebrate these motifs and more, while the foxes take flight overhead. A Spring staple, with a literary twist!
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