Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that Byron Writers Festival takes place on the traditional lands of the Arakwal Bumberbin Peoples of the Bundjalung Nation. We pay respects to Elders past and present, and acknowledge them as the original storytellers of the lands and waterways of this Country.

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Byron Writers Festival presents

Keep the conversations going and your ideas flowing with our year-round program of inspiring events, public talks and workshops.

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Year-round Mentorships

Byron Writers Festival year-round mentorships are paid services available to members throughout the year who are seeking a professional mentor to assist with the development of their work.

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A Winning Submission with Marele Day

18 April 2026

Get your work noticed by agents, publishers and competition judges.

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A.C. Grayling in Conversation

22 April 2026

The pre-eminent philosopher returns to Byron Shire to discuss his latest book For The People: Fighting Authoritarianism, Saving Democracy

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Writing Biography with Aidan Coleman

02 May 2026

Got an interesting life story to tell?

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Weaving Memoir with Kris Kneen

16 May 2026

A world class two-day intensive workshop for writers of memoir at any skill stage in their career, with award-winning author Kris Kneen.

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Susan Choi in Conversation with Mick O'Regan

19 May 2026

Join Booker Prize shortlisted Author Susan Choi in Conversation

Year-round

Sarah Wilson in Conversation with Damon Gameau

22 May 2026

Join New York Times bestselling author Sarah Wilson for a deeply moving discussion with Damon Gameau about finding joy and meaning in a world that seems to be falling apart.

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Memoir Intensive with Alan Close

02 September 2026

Do you want to write a memoir? Join professional writer & memoirist Alan Close for an in-depth, eight-week intensive that will guide your story from conception to publication.

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