In-Person Events and Workshops
After more than three decades nurturing Australia’s literary culture as a writers residency, Varuna is launching an exciting new public program in the Varuna Reading Room, our stunning new workshop and event space.
Meet your favourite author at an intimate book launch, or discover your next favourite author sharing works-in-progress at our literary salons; hone your craft in writing workshops with the best facilitators in the country, and sign up for in-depth weekend and week-long programs to dig more deeply into your manuscript.
MEET THE WRITERS: First Nations Fellowship Salon
Join us for a night of literary readings from this year’s Copyright Agency First Nations Fellows.
BOOK LAUNCH: Emily Rodda – Star of Deltora
Join Emily Rodda in the Varuna Reading Room, and adventure to the world of Deltora Quest, as we launch the latest epic fantasy from this legendary author.
BOOK LAUNCH: Holly Ringland – The World Beneath Her Feet (In conversation with Michaela Kalowski)
Join best-selling author of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Holly Ringland at Varuna to launch The World Beneath Her Feet, her most personal novel yet.
WORKSHOP: Find Your Story, Find Your Voice with Emily Maguire
A full-day, hands-on workshop with Emily Maguire on coming up with ideas, getting words on the page fast and (re)discovering your writing voice. Open to writers at all stages.
Red Room Poetry Fellows Showcase
A presentation of poetry in the heart of the Blue Mountains, featuring readings by 2026 Red Room Fellows Dakota Feirer, Jennifer Kemarre Martiniello, Kerry Greer, Rob Waters, Misbah Wolf, and Sela Ahosivi-Atiola, alongside a musical set by a local musician. Hosted by Red Room Poetry’s David Stavanger.
WORKSHOP: Read, Reflect, Rewrite with Roanna Gonsalves
Join award-winning author Dr Roanna Gonsalves for a 6-week writing workshop where you'll be guided to give and receive feedback to strengthen your writing. Open to writers at all stages.
MEET THE WRITERS: Queerstories at Varuna
Join six emerging trans and gender diverse authors as they share glimpses into their creative practice, and snippets of works-in-progress at Varuna.
Varuna Community Open Day
Katoomba, NSW
Join us to celebrate the opening of a stunning new workshop and event space at Varuna, the National Writers' House.
Workshops at Varuna
