Saman Shad is a writer, editor, journalist and teller of stories. Her writing credits span mediums, including radio scriptwriting for the BBC in the UK and the ABC in Australia, and playwriting, with works commissioned by theatres in London and Sydney. She is a regular writer for several publications, including The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald and SBS. She has also worked on screen projects. Her debut novel The Matchmaker is out now through Penguin Australia.
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Saman Shad
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Monday 19 June, 10am-4pm
Masterclass: Genre Fiction
Join this group of remarkable writers for a day of everything genre fiction.
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Thursday 22 June, 6:30PM
Writers Night School: Short Stories
Join Paige Clark, author of the acclaimed short story collection She Is Haunted, to learn about the tenants of satisfying, memorable short story writing, from scope, pace, imagery and character.
Wednesday 14 June – Saturday 24 June
Frayed at the ends
Weaving language, labour and spirit, two poets expose the intersections and splinters that arise when two perspectives are made to share the same space.
Saturday 17 June, 7pm
Voiceworks #129 ‘Static’ Launch Party
Voiceworks #129 themed ‘Static’ is launching at the Emerging Writers Festival. Celebrate their new issue and hear from some of its amazing contributors.
Thursday 15 June, 5:30pm
Writers’ Toolbox: Writing Admin 101
From making friends to finding workflow, each session is a deep dive into the different aspects of forging an expansive practice. It all takes place in the cosy winter evening ambiance of Coburg Library.
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