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Program launches 24 June
Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival will invite the best writers and thinkers from around Australia to share ideas, spark conversations and inspire creativity. With a bold, playful and literary focus, the Festival will feature a jam-packed program of events, set amidst spectacular physical surroundings. The full program is available from 24 June.
For more information and to book go here.
Closes 30 July
Varuna Residential Fellowships offer two to three weeks of full board and accommodation at Varuna including a prepared evening meal, uninterrupted time to write in your own private studio, the companionship of your fellow writers and a one-hour Varuna Conversation with a Varuna consultant.
In 2020, Varuna will offer 24 Varuna Residential Fellowships, including our prestigious Flagship Fellowships.
Closes 9 September
In this six-day residency, you will have the opportunity to extend your writing practise in a creative and supportive environment. There will be a series of three half-day masterclasses, as well as dedicated private writing time each day, and a one-on-one consultation with a Varuna consultant to talk about your current writing project.