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Dubbo Writers' Festival

Dubbo Writers' Festival

Fri 08 Sep 2023, 7:00 AM - Sun 10 Sep 2023, 7:00 AM

The Dubbo Writers' Festival is almost here!


Presented by Outback Writers' Centre, this festival is for writers by writers.

When: Friday 8th - Sunday 10th September

Where: Western Plains Cultural Centre - 73 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo NSW, Australia


Get ready for a weekend jam packed with:

  • Writing Workshops
  • Author Showcases
  • Networking
  • Connecting with Publishers
  • Conversations with Authors
  • FREE Audience events


Author Showcase

5pm - 6pm, Friday 8th September

Authors, register now to be part of the Dubbo Writers' Festival, Author Showcase. It's a free, pre launch, event for authors at the Macquarie Regional Library in Dubbo.

An opportunity to market your books and meet your readers.

Register here to reserve a table and then arrive around 4.30pm on the 8th September to set up your space.

The Book Connection with be on board again to process payments of your books. Check with Beverley to ensure books are in stock. [email protected]


Workshops

Story Consultations with agent, Rochelle Fernandez, editor Linda Nix and author Candice Fox and an invitation to OWC members to submit a polished first chapter to Surviving Submission Spur, for comment by publishing industry professional. Being part of the Spur audience is a fantastic way to get a concise picture of what publishers look for in the first page. Click on the below links for more information and ticketing for both free and paid events.

  • 30 minute Story Consultation with Candice Fox - Find out more!
  • 30 minute Story Consultation with Rochelle Fernandez - Find out more!
  • 30 minute Story Consultation with Linda Nix - Find out more!
  • Heroes with Humanity: Creating Realistic and Intriguin Protagonists - Find out more!
  • Creating Credible Connected Villains with Candice Fox - Find out more!
  • Surviving Submission Spur (Audience Tickets) - Find out more!
  • Surviving Submission Spur (Expressions of Interest) - Find out more! (Open to Outback Writers’ Centre members this is a unique opportunity to have your work commented on by industry professionals. Register as a member here)