27 May 2021
Looking for some escapist reading from the couch? We asked around the office what everyone is devouring at the moment, and their take on the story so far. Here's our list. Enjoy!
News & Editorial
16 December 2020
Vale the incomparable Mungo MacCallum. Mungo was closely involved with Byron Writers Festival since its inception and will be fondly remembered by Festival audiences as the instigator of lively, irreverent discussion, often with a glass of red wine in hand. Thank you to Russell Eldridge for writing this wonderful tribute to his extraordinary life and work.
14 December 2020
Looking for some escapist reading from the couch? We asked around the office what everyone is devouring at the moment, and their take on the story so far. Here's our list. Enjoy!
23 April 2020
Wondering where to send that finished manuscript or short story? Need a deadline to write-to? We've collated an up-to-date list of writing competitions, opportunities and awards for writers in 2020.
19 March 2020
Looking for some escapist reading from the couch? We asked around the office what everyone is devouring at the moment, and their take on the story so far. Here's our list. Enjoy!
10 December 2019
It's time to celebrate another hugely successful year for StoryBoard, our travelling creative writing program for young people. Read on for a taste of how StoryBoard engaged young minds throughout the Northern Rivers' in 2019.
18 November 2019
Yoga and writing: Two separate disciplines that have been in practice for millennia. Ahead of her December workshop 'Lessons from Yoga for Writers', Inez Baranay speaks about her experiences with each practice, how they have each influenced her over the years and why understanding the relationship between the two is beneficial. Interview by Carolyn Anderson.
7 November 2019
Lemn Sissay will unleash his powerful voice once again in Byron Bay with a performance and conversation about his memoir My Name is Why on Saturday 16 November at 6pm at Elements of Byron Resort.
21 August 2018
Byron Writers Festival (3-5 Aug), wrapped up a hugely successful 22nd year with more than 140 writers and thinkers from across Australia and around the world converging on Byron Bay to share remarkable stories in the glorious sunshine. Read our full wrap-up report of session highlights here.
18 July 2018
The winning stories of the 2018 Byron Writers Festival 'Flash Your Fiction'. In just 200 words, these wordsmiths created intriguing and multi-layered works.
16 August 2017
Missed it this year? Need a memory jog? Catch our session highlights from the 2017 Byron Writers Festival.
8 August 2017
Region shines with Australia's finest writers at the 21st Byron Writers Festival
17 May 2017
In a stellar double-bill of pioneering contemporary authors, Byron Writers Festival presents Susan Faludi and Ivan Coyote at Byron Theatre on 31 May. Emily Brugman previews this special event.
3 May 2017
Local author and Byron Writers Festival board member Jesse Blackadder shares the history of StoryBoard, after the unveiling of the magical bus which will bring a touring creative writing workshop to Northern Rivers kids.
26 April 2017
Byron Writers Festival director, Edwina Jonson, visited India in January of this year as one of the delegates for the Australia Council India Exploratory 2017 Program, where she had the opportunity to immerse herself in India’s vibrant literary scene. She spoke to Emily Brugman about her experience.
17 March 2017
With his upcoming appearance in Byron Bay, Emily Brugman takes a closer look at the musings behind A.C. Grayling's latest book 'The Age of Genius'.
15 August 2016
Byron Writers Festival marked its 20th year with its strongest and best received program yet, breaking box office records and presenting a festival full of inspiration, delight and provocation.
1 May 2016
A new name, a new look, and an even greater purpose.