Phoebe Thorburn is an autistic emerging writer & recipe developer living on unceded Boon Wurrung Country. Their writing explores food, comfort, connection, mental health & living in a world designed for neurotypical minds and able bodies. They are a Toolkits non-fiction (2023) & fiction (2024) alumni. Their work was shortlisted for Stringybark’s Erotic Short Story Prize (2023) and has been published by Frankie Magazine & ABC Everyday.
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Wednesday 11 September, 6:30PM
Writers’ Salon: Writing to the edge of reality
In this intimate evening workshop, surrealist writer Raeden Richardson will traverse writing that defies easy categorisation to help you develop a new vocabulary for writing to the edge of reality.
Friday 13 September, 12:30PM
LUNCH/BREAK: Flash Fiction
Inject some spontaneity into your lunch break and try your hand at this deceptively tricky, but ultimately thrilling form. With a series of short prompts to get you going, this session is for everyone; from those that naturally gravitate to bite-sized writing, to curious newcomers.
Monday 9 September, 12:30PM
Niche Journalism
From interview technique, through to the opening article line, learn about key aspects of the craft for writers working across topics and forms.
Thursday 12 September
Nocturnal: Earthshattering
Words and sounds are the mediums we turn to, to channel these transformative events. Join us Melbourne Museum to hear stories and tributes to experiences that rooted these artists to the earth or led them to transcend it.
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