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.
News & Editorial
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.
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.
11 July 2018
One of the key themes running through 2018 Byron Writers Festival will be mental health, with this year’s line-up designed to draw awareness to the wide spectrum of causes, effects and conditions in this complex area of our lives. Katinka Smit casts an eye over the program and details what to expect.
21 June 2018
Could you live in the wilderness with nothing but the clothes on your back? Two guests at Byron Writers Festival this year have each survived for years in the wilderness, although the paths that led them there are very different.
28 September 2017
Byron Writers Festival 2017 was a huge success, with more than 130 writers, thinkers and commentators from across Australia and around the world converging on the beautiful Festival grounds to discuss, debate, enlighten and soak up the glorious Byron sunshine.
16 August 2017
Missed it this year? Need a memory jog? Catch our session highlights from the 2017 Byron Writers Festival.
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Our official wrap-up gallery tells the story of the 2017 Byron Writers Festival in pictures
8 August 2017
Region shines with Australia's finest writers at the 21st Byron Writers Festival
21 July 2017
Never been to Byron Writers Festival? We ask Byron resident and Festival-lover Emily Brugman, 27, her top tips for the first-time Festival goer.
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'.
18 August 2016
In its second year, the Self-Published Marquee was a hit with authors and readers alike, sharing insights into the self-publishing process and the 'story' behind the stories.
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.
7 August 2016
Mr Curly and the ducks are among Australia's iconic images and they both come from the pen of Michael Leunig.
6 August 2016
Stan Grant delivers powerful speech at Thea Astley lecture at Byron Writers Festival 2016.
30 July 2016
The Famous Five are back together again and ready for their newest adventure, the 555 road trip!
26 July 2016
Byron Writers Festival 2016 will reveal the realities of writing romance with multi-published author Charlotte Nash.
25 July 2016
The first of our Self-Published features. Meet the authors and buy the book at our Self-Published marquee.
22 July 2016
William Finnegan interviewed and reviewed by local barbarians Bob McTavish and Craig McGregor.
21 July 2016
The 20th Byron Writers Festival presents a cultural feast for patrons with a diverse program that explores music, art, photography and food.