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2016 SalisburyWriters’ Festival

19 August - 28 August 2016

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From the Mayor

It’s that wonderful time of year again, when I have the honour of presenting the Salisbury Writers’ Festival Program.

Words can inspire and entertain. They can make readers laugh, cry, contemplate and even change their views of the world and their place in it.

But for an author – this emotional rollercoaster can be amplified as he or she searches their subconscious, puts their creativity and imagination to the test, or relives some of the most memorable moments of their life.

The creative process can be both exciting and daunting. And it’s one of the reasons I’m so proud each year to release the Salisbury Writers’ Festival Program.

The City of Salisbury is dedicated to providing our community and others with the avenues to seek new possibilities, develop talents and share knowledge. The Salisbury Writers’ Festival does just that. It provides fantastic learning, sharing and networking opportunities, including the chance to meet and learn from some of the best Australian writers in the business.

So whether you are a budding author, literary enthusiast, seasoned writer or just have a passion for the written word, I invite you to take part in this year’s fabulous Salisbury Writers’ Festival.

Mayor Gillian Aldridge JP

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The 12th annual Salisbury Writers’ Festival is proudly presented in partnership by the City of Salisbury and the SA Writers Centre.

The Festival program provides a series of presentations and workshops for the literary enthusiast across a variety of genres. All sessions have limited places so to avoid disappointment we recommend you register as soon as possible.

Bookings can be made online by visiting our website www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/SWF or by using the registration form on Page 19 of this program.

The City of Salisbury gratefully acknowledges the Salisbury Writers’ Festival Working Party:

• Faith Blake• Margaret Clark• Emily Kennon • Tabatha Pettigrew

The Festival is supported by:

Official Media Partners:

While correct at time of printing, all program events are subject to change without notice.

• Sarah Tooth• Allayne Webster• Kristin Weidenbach • Simone Wise-Carrig

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Join us today.

If you're already wondering how to get your creative fixonce you've finished Salisbury Writers' Festival, thenjoin SA Writers Centre now! SA Writers Centre offers adiverse program of live readings, workshops, events,forums, networking and masterclasses that will keepyou writing, reading and listening all year round.

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Friday 19 August 6.30pm John Harvey Gallery 12 James Street, Salisbury Bookings essential FREE event

Join us for a jam-packed Salisbury Writers’ Festival opening and awards evening, with a keynote address by Callum Hann and Themis Chryssidis.

Callum and Themis will kick off the Salisbury Writers’ Festival by talking about the journey to publishing their new book Quick. Easy. Healthy.

The evening will conclude with the announcement of the winners of the Salisbury Writers’ Festival competitions.

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Opening Night

Callum Hann and Themis Chryssidis: Following Callum’s success as runner-up on the 2010 series of MasterChef, Callum and Themis established Sprout Cooking School. In 2012, Callum won the inaugural series of MasterChef All-Stars and published his first cookbook The Starter Kitchen. His next book, I’d Eat That! was released in 2014 and in 2016 Callum and Themis co-released their first book Quick. Easy. Healthy.

“If you want to grow, you need to get out. Most of the work of writing is done in a dark room, hunched over a keyboard. It’s not romantic and it sucks some days, but you have to do it if you want to be a writer. Festivals like the one at Salisbury let you get away from that for a while and connect you to other people. They help you share your stories, and hear other people tell theirs. They help you get a feel for what you like and what you don’t, and hear about opportunities.”

Royce Kurmelovs, Freelance Reporter

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Saturday 20 August John Harvey Gallery12 James Street, SalisburyBookings essentialCost: Full $80, Concession/Student $60 (lunch, morning and afternoon teas provided)

This day offers a series of lively talks for writers of all genres and abilities. Time permitting, each session will allow for questions from the floor.

8.30am - 9am REGISTRATIONS AND NETWORKING

9am FORUM COMMENCES

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Mark DapinIn almost 30 years as a professional writer, I have made every mistake possible (or, at least, every mistake I could think of). Today, for the first time in public, I will reveal my 10 Worst Mistakes in Publishing during my career as a journalist, novelist and editor. Warning: There may turn out to be (considerably) more than 10.

9.45am PANEL: Literary Mags and Blogging Panel With the internet creating a world full of ‘citizen journalists’, if you don’t stand out you risk drowning in a sea of voices. But how exactly do you stand out and separate yourself from the white noise?

Shannon Burns, Kathy Parker, Jacqui Harbison, Kelly Noble

MORNING TEA

11am PANEL: Children’s & YA Panel “Why is it assumed that writing for children is somehow easier than writing for adults? What material is considered appropriate? Are there any Do’s and Don’ts? Our panelists will answer your questions...”

Adam Cece, Tania Ingram, Cameron Raynes, Katrina Germein

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Writers’ Forum

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Mark Dapin: Mark is an author, journalist, editor and lecturer. His first novel, King of the Cross, won the Ned Kelly Award for First Fiction. His second novel, Spirit House, was longlisted for the Miles Franklin and shortlisted for the Age Book of the Year. His military history book, the Nashos’ War, recently won the national NIB Waverly Library People’s Choice Award. Mark writes a popular regular column for the Adelaide Advertiser.

Shannon Burns: Shannon is an Adelaide writer, critic and sometimes-academic. He is a member of the J.M. Coetzee Centre for Creative Practice, and is a regular contributor to Australian Book Review (where he also held a Fellowship in 2015) and Sydney Review of Books. He was awarded the 2009 Adelaide Review Prize for Short Fiction and the 2015 Salisbury Writers’ Festival Short Story Prize. His fiction and non-fiction has been published in various literary magazines and journals, most recently in Meanjin, Overland, Music & Literature, Verity La, Tincture, 3:AM Magazine, Mascara Literary Review, Gargouille, The Cossack Review and The Adelaide Review.

Kathy Parker: Kathy is a qualified literacy tutor, Huffington Post blogger and Elephant Journal columnist and is aiming to have her first manuscript completed in 2016. Her work has also been published by Mamamia and the Sydney Morning Herald. She is married to a farmer in the Limestone Coast of South Australia, and is a mother to four amazing children.

Kelly Noble: Kelly Noble is the owner and Editor-in-Chief of Glam Adelaide, one of South Australia’s leading lifestyle news websites. Founded over 10 years ago, the website now receives up to 100,000 hits a day, and has tens of thousands of readers across a variety of online platforms. Kelly is a mum of two small children and also runs Glam Digital, which was Adelaide’s first dedicated social media agency.

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Jacqui Harbison: Adelaide born, bred and educated, Jacqui has previously worked in fields as diverse as fashion wholesaling, the wine industry and fine arts. After starting a family, and keen to try her hand at writing, Jacqui started a fledgling career in publishing. She was then approached by David Smith, Publisher of SALIFE Magazine, to join the team starting a magazine from scratch in 2003 as Deputy Editor. In late 2006 she was appointed Editor, and the stable of titles has since expanded to include SAGardens & SAOutdoor Living, SAHOMES & Interiors and SALIFE Food & Wine. Adam Cece: Adam loves to write books, screenplays and shopping lists. His debut middle grade novel, Wesley Booth Super Sleuth, was published by Scholastic in 2015. Adam has an Advanced Diploma of Arts in Professional Writing, and visits schools and libraries delivering fun, interactive talks focussed on being an author, the craft of writing, getting published, solving mysteries, and how to write a cracking shopping list.

Tania Ingram: Tania is a children’s author based in the Adelaide Hills. Her first picture book, Dog on Log was published by Scholastic in 2013. She has five books coming out in 2016 including an Aussie Mates book called The Great Barbie Disaster (Scholastic) and the first four novels in her new children’s series, Jinny & Cooper (Penguin).

Cameron Raynes: Cameron teaches history and digital research methods at the University of South Australia and is a writer of history (The Last Protector), short stories (The Colour of Kerosene) and short film. An award-winning writer, Raynes has chosen in First Person Shooter to explore the deeply personal experience of adolescent stuttering.

The Salisbury Writers’ Festival is one of my favourite writers’ festivals. Full of life and fresh ideas, it is genuinely accessible to local readers and writers.

Patrick Allington, Past Presenter

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LUNCH

The afternoon continues with the pre-registered Five Minute Pitch – Publisher or Agent in the Council meeting rooms. This will run concurrently with the Panel of Writers: Research and Fiction in the John Harvey Gallery.

12.20pm - 1.40pmFIVE MINUTE PITCH: Publisher or AgentSeparate registration requiredCost: $25Meeting rooms

Book a five minute spot to pitch your written work to a publisher or agent and receive immediate feedback confidentially. Limited number of places.

Jo Butler - Cameron CreswellAnna Solding - MidnightSun Publishing Marisa Pintado - Hardie GrantBarry Scott - Transit Lounge

12.50pmPANEL OF WRITERS: Research in Fiction John Harvey Gallery

We think of fiction as created stories, but many draw on real life. When does fact become fiction, and how much research goes into a novel? Our authors discuss how they conduct research and incorporate factual material into their work.

Danielle Clode, Lia Weston, Stephen Orr

Writers’ Forum Cont..

“Each time I’ve participated, the Salisbury Writers’ Festival has been a terrific event, energetic and energising. The sessions are well structured for writers of all backgrounds and experience.”

Michael Bollen, Wakefield Press

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Katrina Germein: Best-selling children’s author Katrina Germein is published around the world. Her most popular picture books include Thunderstorm Dancing, Big Rain Coming and My Dad Thinks He’s Funny, which was Highly Commended in the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. Katrina’s stories have also received Notable Commendations from the Children’s Book Council of Australia and featured on television shows such Play School.

Danielle Clode: Danielle writes fiction, nonfiction, and sometimes in-between. She has published seven nonfiction books, including the award-winning Voyages to the South Seas - a narrative nonfiction about French exploration in the Pacific. Her latest book explores the same topic in historical fiction. Danielle teaches writing at universities across Australia and sometimes publishes academic research as well.

Lia Weston: Lia’s debut novel, The Fortunes of Ruby White, was published by Simon & Schuster Australia in 2010. She has two forthcoming novels with Pan Macmillan. In-between wrestling with plot points and avoiding writing her synopsis, Lia runs a bicycle shop with her husband and also works as a freelance editor.

Stephen Orr: Stephen’s first novel, Attempts to Draw Jesus, was runner-up in the 2000 Vogel/Australian award. Since then he has written several other novels, most recently The Hands, the story of the decline in fortunes of a farming family in the west of South Australia.

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“This was one of the best-run writers’ festivals I have ever attended. It was quite moving to see the level of engagement from the participants, young and not-so-young”

John Marsden, Past Presenter

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1.50pmPANEL OF PUBLISHERS: Editorial vs Marketing. Who makes the decisions?Publishing is a commercial business. Once, there was room for ‘passion projects’-stories publishers fell in love with knowing they would never sell thousands of copies. Now, tried and tested marketing data rules the roost. How do Acquisition Editors and Sales & Marketing teams fight it out behind the scenes and what exactly is a commercially viable product?

Jo Butler, Anna Solding, Marisa Pintado, Barry Scott

AFTERNOON TEA

3pmPUBLISHERS PANEL: The First Page

What does a first page need to be, or not be, for a publisher to read on? This panel provides a unique opportunity to hear four publishers respond to actual first pages pre-submitted anonymously by the audience.

Jo Butler, Anna Solding, Marisa Pintado, Barry Scott

To submit your first page and have the opportunity to have it critiqued please visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/SWF Please note: Not all first pages will be critiqued, your first page must comply with guidelines and be submitted by 5pm on Thursday 4 August. Late entries will not be accepted.

Saturday 20 August 4.15pm John Harvey Gallery 12 James Street, Salisbury FREE event

Monica McInerny LIVE FROM DUBLIIN via Video Conference

Read the book, meet Monica McInerny, the author of Hello from the Gillespies. Call into your local City of Salisbury library branch to borrow a copy now!

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Writers’ Forum Cont..

One Book One Salisbury

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Jo Butler - Cameron CreswellJo Butler works as a literary agent for The Cameron Creswell Agency in Sydney representing a broad range of Australian authors. She has previously been a fiction publisher at HarperCollins Publishers Australia and has worked as an editor for most of Australia’s major publishing houses during her 20 years in the book industry.

Anna Solding – MidnightSun Publishing Anna Solding is a writer, editor and publisher. Anna has a Masters and a PhD in Creative Writing. She is the managing director of MidnightSun Publishing, an Adelaide based publishing company that specialises in literary fiction but dabbles in picture books and YA. MidnightSun is interested in finding new ways of reaching readers through social media, crowdfunding campaigns, big launches and even selling books at market stalls. Anna is passionate about punctuation and chocolate.

Marisa Pintado – Hardie Grant Marisa Pintado is the commissioning editor of children’s and YA fiction at Hardie Grant Egmont, and the founder of the Ampersand Prize for debut novelists. She has worked with a variety of emerging, commercially successful and award-winning writers, and recently spent a year in London with Egmont UK’s fiction team.

Barry Scott - Transit Lounge Barry Scott is the co-publisher at Transit Lounge, an independent Melbourne press that publishes a growing list of literary fiction, travel narrative and other genres. He has a particular interest in writing that engages with other cultures and has previously worked in literary arts administration and events management. Earlier this year he participated in an Australia Council publishing delegation to India.

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Workshops

Sunday 21 August 10am - 4pmJohn Harvey Gallery, 12 James Street, SalisburyBookings essentialCost: Full fee $110, Concession/Student $80(lunch provided)

How to write anything – Mark Dapin How do you use the techniques of fiction to write non-fiction and vice versa? How do you avoid clichés and formulaic language? How do you plan a big writing project (or a small one)? How do you discipline yourself to write? Warning: this workshop involves multiple writing exercises in a short space of time.

Sunday 21 August 10am - 12.30pmCouncil meeting rooms, 12 James Street, SalisburyBookings essentialCost: Full fee $50, Concession/Student $35(morning tea provided)

Blogging For Beginners - Kathy ParkerEver wanted to write your own blog, but don’t know where to begin? This workshop is for you. Learn how to get started, find your voice, write compelling content and get people reading.

Sunday 21 August 1.30pm - 4pmCouncil meeting rooms 12 James Street, SalisburyBookings essentialCost: Full fee $50, Concession/Student $35(afternoon tea provided)

Screenwriting – Simon Butters Interested in writing for film or television? Learn how to brainstorm your ideas. Discover the basics of film writing structure. Learn how to develop character and keep your plot moving forward. Then the big question…who do I call?

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Masterclass

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Saturday 21 August 1.30pm to 4pmEducation Centre, Greenfields Wetlands, Salisbury HighwayBookings essentialCost: Full fee $50, Concession/Student $35 (afternoon tea provided)

Walking on Country - Uncle Frank Waganeen and Alexis West Join Frank on a tour through the Greenfields Wetlands, learn about the language, history and culture through stories from the Kaurna people. Your tour will be followed by a cultural writing workshop led by Alexis on capturing stories emerging from your experience.

Sunday 28 August 1.30pm - 4pm John Harvey Gallery, 12 James Street, SalisburyBookings essential Cost: Full fee $50, Concession/Student $35 (afternoon tea provided) Songwriting - Songwriters Composers And Lyricists Association Do you write songs? Do you wish you did? This interactive session will give you insight into the song writing process as told by some outstanding local talent. You’ll hear about the inspiration and the process of creating a song and work through some activities to begin developing your own. Bring your own instrument!

Saturday 6 August 10.30am - 12.30pmDigital Hub at Len Beadell Library, 55 John Street, SalisburyBookings essentialCost: Full fee $50, Concession/Student $35 (morning tea provided)

How to Pitch - Dyan Balcklock So you’ve written the Next Big Thing. Now what? How do you get it across the line? What should you do to get a publisher to look at it? A workshop to explain the best way to write a cover letter (and why every publisher wants something different). How to find the publisher best suited to your work. What to do and what not to do when approaching a publisher, and why you should never give up.

Participants will be asked to pitch their work - please bring along a sample cover letter and a copy of your work.

Workshops

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Simon Butters: Simon Butters is a screenwriter in film and television. Credits include: H20 Just Add Water, The Elephant Princess, Mako: Island of Secrets among many others. Simon was the inaugural winner of the Australian Writers’ Guild John Hinde Science Fiction Award for his film Min Min and is currently developing a slate of feature films with various producers and international distributors.

Dyan Blacklock: Dyan Blacklock was the publisher at Omnibus books for almost 20 years. She is an award-winning author and was awarded the Centenary Medal for Services to Literature. She is now a publishing consultant and a literary agent at Blacklock Literary Management. She is currently a director on the board of the CBCA and has been a director on the APA, ACLA and sat on the Australia Council literature board for three years. She was the convenor of the Australian Children’s publishing group for six years.

Frank Wanganeen: Frank Wangutya Wanganeen is a Kaurna/Nurungga Man raised on Point Pearce Mission on the Yorke Peninsula of South Australia. He is passionate about reconciliation and has been on the Adelaide City Council and Campbelltown Reconciliation Committees and Salisbury Reconciliation Aaction Plan Committee. Frank also conducts cultural tours in the Adelaide CBD and surrounding areas where he creates awareness regarding cultural heritage and raises awareness about Aboriginal issues.

Alexis West: Alexis West is a Birri Gubba, Wakka Wakka, Kanak and Caucasian woman who is a writer, creator, collaborator, artist, and facilitator. She convened the 2012 and 2013 Writer’s Program for the Spirit Festival and Our Mob and has worked with No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability with her show Knowing Home. Her piece Black Wheels was shortlisted for the 2012 Edward Albee Inscription Scholarship and another work, Intervention was shortlisted for the Yellamundie Playwriting Festival 2013.

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Words & Pictures - Andrew Joyner Wednesday 17 August - Len Beadell Library Thursday 18 August - Mawson Lakes Library Year levels 3-6 FREE event, bookings essential

Join us for a fun and interactive workshop where award-winning illustrator and author Andrew Joyner will show us about the creation of picture books and the development of characters.

Places are limited for bookings please contact: Simone Wise-CarrigP: 8406 8275 E: [email protected]

TRUE NORTH Development Session for High School Students Songwriting - The art of storytelling through song - Kylie Brice Wednesday 24 August - Salisbury Institute Year levels 8-10 FREE event, bookings essential

In this workshop participants will be given the opportunity to explore the art of songwriting; to engage in writing activities that nurture creative expression; and given tips on getting thoughts down on paper and transforming experiences into a meaningful song.

Places are limited. For bookings please visit: http://e.mybookingmanager.com/songwritingSWF or phone 8406 8555

TRUE NORTH Development Session for High School Students Poetry to Spoken Word - Abe Nouk Friday 26 August - Salisbury Institute Year levels 8-10 FREE event, bookings essential

This workshop will take you on a journey of discovery. Inspiring ambitious thoughts, Abe will guide you on how to create poetry from your heart. Following the masterpiece being created the secret to spoken word will be revealed.

Places are limited for bookings please visit: http://e.mybookingmanager.com/SpokenwordSWF or phone 8406 8555

Schools Sessions

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Friendly Street Poets

Tuesday 23 August 6.30pm - 9pm John Harvey Gallery, 12 James Street, Salisbury$5 at the door (light supper provided)

Guest poets and an open mic, come and join in an evening of poetry readings. Read your poetry to an appreciative audience and join as a member for the opportunity to leave a copy in the reading box to be considered for publication in the annual Friendly Street Poets’ Reader.

Andrew Joyner: Andrew Joyner is a children’s illustrator and author. In 2009 his first picture book was published, The Terrible Plop, written by Ursula Dubosarsky. Since then Andrew has illustrated many picture books, and his work is now published in more than 20 countries. He has also written and illustrated the Boris books, an early reader series about an adventurous warthog. He lives in Strathalbyn with his wife and two children and their many pets.

Kylie Brice: Kylie Brice. Singer. Songwriter. Storyteller. Regularly performing her original songs around Adelaide with her band the Kylie Brice Trio, she has a reputation for warming the hearts of listeners young and old with her emotional honesty and catchy melodies. Kylie released her debut CD Broken and Beautiful in February 2016 at the Salisbury Institute to a full crowd during the Adelaide Fringe Festival.

Abe Nouk: Abe Nouk is a poet – in performance and on the page, an MC, educator and hip hop lyricist. His passion is for the power of imagination - expressed with the freedom words provide. Arriving in Australia in 2004, Abe drew upon his experience as a refugee weaving stories of limitlessness, humour and grace. His first collection of poems, Humble, was released in 2013, and his second book, Dear Child, was published in 2014.

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True North Young Writers’ Session

Saturday 27 August 10am - 12 noon Salisbury Institute, 17-19 Wiltshire Street SalisburyFREE event, bookings essential

Self-publishing is an enriching opportunity for ambitious and motivated authors, both young and wise. It is a productive way to get your name out there and become educated about the publishing process.

We invite everyone to join True North and illustrator/writer Emily Doan for insight into their recent self-publishing adventures, and enjoy a writing session prepared by enthusiastic young writers.

Friday 26 August 6.30pm - 9pm Salisbury Institute, 17-19 Wiltshire Street Salisbury$5 at the door (light supper provided)

Two minutes to make your mark on the mic! The search is on for Australia’s best spoken word poet. Speak, scream, howl, whisper or sing your original poem at the South Australian heats of the Australian Poetry Slam - electric live events where the audience is the judge!

For more information and full heat details, go to www.australianpoetryslam.com or Facebook - Poetry Slam SA.

Australian Poetry Slam South Australian Heat 2

Northern Writers Connect

Thursday 25 August 2pm - 5pm John Harvey Gallery, 12 James Street, SalisburyFREE event, bookings essential

Northern Writers Connect Network invites writers and writing groups to come together to share information and network with likeminded people.

Writers will also have the opportunity to share readings of their work.

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SALISBURY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL WRITING COMPETITIONWriters of all experiences and genres are invited to enter. Entry is FREE and open to all South Australians. Entries into the Salisbury Writers’ Festival Writing Competition will be accepted between Wednesday 1 June and 5pm Friday 8 July 2016. Late entries will not be accepted.

First Prize: $200Second Prize: $100

Two Categories:

Category 1 (Aged 16 years and under) Short Story: Maximum 1,000 words Poetry: Maximum 50 lines

Category 2 (Aged 17 years and over) Short Story: Maximum 2,000 words Poetry: Maximum 60 lines

To enter visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/SWF

DESIGN THE COVER COMPETITIONTime to get creative and design a book cover. Your title should include ‘How to...’ and your theme is open for interpretation.

Entry is FREE and open to all Australians over 13. Entries will be accepted between Wednesday 1 June and 5pm Friday 5 August 2016. Late entries will not be accepted.

Prizes will be offered for the following categories: Digital Illustration $300 Graphic Design $300

To enter visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/SWF

The entries will be printed and exhibited in the John Harvey Gallery, 12 James Street, Salisbury during the 2016 Salisbury Writers’ Festival.

Winners will be announced at the opening and awards evening on Friday 19 August 2016.

Writing & Art Competitions

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FAQ about the Festival

Q: Do I need to register for sessions?A: Participants must register for sessions and payment must be made prior to attending. Registration is essential for all sessions as places are limited.

Q: Are there concession rates?A: Concessions are available for Health Care Card holders and students who present a valid ID.

Q: Is morning tea and lunch provided for the Saturday?A: Forum registration includes lunch, morning and afternoon teas.

Q: Can I record sessions or take images during sessions?A: No cameras, video recorders or tape recorders will be permitted into sessions.

Q: Can I get a refund if I change my mind?A: There are no refunds unless an event is cancelled or there are exceptional reasons. All requests for refunds have to be submitted in writing to [email protected]

Q: How do I register?A: Online at www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/SWF Or, return completed registration forms with payment in person to:City of Salisbury Council offices, 12 James Street, Salisbury. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.Cheques or money orders to: City of Salisbury, PO Box 8, Salisbury SA 5108. Q: Where can I find the Salisbury Writers’ Festival venues?A: John Harvey Gallery, 12 James Street, Salisbury.Council Meeting Rooms, 12 James Street, Salisbury. Salisbury Institute, 17-19 Wiltshire Street, Salisbury.Education Centre, Greenfields Wetlands, Salisbury Highway.Len Beadell Library, 55 John Street, Salisbury.

For public transport and parking information please visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/swf.

Please note that all Festival venues are wheelchair accessible.

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Registration

Please tick the box(es) for the event(s) you want to attend.

Name:

Address:

Suburb/town: Postcode:

Email:

Telephone:

Opening Night (Fri 19 Aug 6.30pm FREE)

Writers’ Forum (Sat 20 Aug 9am-4pm. Full $80 conc $60)

5 Minute Pitch - Publisher or Agent (Sat 20 Aug from 12.20pm $25)Choose one of the publishers or agent:

Jo Buttler - Cameron CreswellAnna Solding - MidnightSun Publishing Marisa Pintado - Hardie GrantBarry Scott - Transit Lounge

One Book One Salisbury (Sat 20 Aug 4.15pm. FREE)

Master Class (Sun 21 Aug 10am-4pm. Full $110, conc $80)How to write anything – Mark Dapin

Workshop (Sun 23 Aug 10am-12.30pm. Full $50, conc $35)Blogging For Beginners with Kathy Parker Workshops (Sun 23 Aug 1.30pm-4pm. Full $50, conc $35)Choose one of the following sessions: Screenwriting with Simon Butters

Walking on Country with Uncle Frank Wanganeen & Alexis West

Workshop (Sun 28 Aug 1.30pm-4pm. Full $50, conc $35)

Songwriting with Songwriters Composers And Lyricists Association

Pre Festival Workshop (Sat 6 Aug 10.30am-12.30pm. Full $50, conc $35)How to Pitch... with Dyan Blacklock

NWC Salisbury Muster (Thur 25 Aug 2pm-5pm FREE)

TRUE NORTH Young Writers Session (Sat 27 Aug 10am-12pm FREE)

Concession Card Yes/No Total money: $

Receipt # (office use):

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