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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.

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Closes 11 August

Held in partnership with Scribe Publications, these publishing intensive mentorships provide a unique opportunity for three writers developing exceptional new work. The 2019 program focuses on non-fiction, specifically popular science, micro-history and history from the perspective of diverse voices.

Closes 20 October

Commemorating the friendship between Australian writers Katharine Susannah Prichard and Eleanor Dark, this foundation offers a residency at Varuna and a residency at KSP (in Perth).

Take a look at our 2019 program booklet for an overview of what’s happening at Varuna. Read more…

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.  

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