20 May 2020
In this week's 'Postcards from Byron' series, author Chris Flynn describes connections new and ancient to his new found home of Phillip Island.
News & Editorial
13 May 2020
Our 'Postcards from Byron' series continues this week with Julia Baird, whose latest book <i>Phosphorescence: On awe, wonder & things that sustain you when the world goes dark</i> reminds us to focus our attention on what truly nurtures us; be it time in nature, our family, friendships, or more divine connections.
6 May 2020
This week in our 'Postcards from Byron' series, Ellen van Neerven, whose new collection of poems 'Throat' has just been released, welcomes us into their world and introduces us to their dog Marta.
29 April 2020
The next postcard in our series is from Trent Dalton, who takes us on a trip down memory lane and recounts his favourite fictional teachers.
23 April 2020
In the first of our 'Postcards from Byron' series, Benjamin Law shares his best-kept sourdough secrets from lockdown.
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.
28 November 2019
Sophie Cunningham's latest offering, 'City of Trees: Essays on Life, Death and the Need for a Forest', explores universal themes of dying and grief and our love and need for trees. The essays ruminate on a question that may be relevant for many of us: what does it mean to admire the beauty of nature in the face of climate catastrophe? Interview by Katinka Smit.
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.
14 August 2019
Byron Writers Festival (2-4 Aug), Australia’s largest regional literary festival wrapped its 23rd year with record ticket sales and Indigenous authors dominating the best selling books at the Festival.
13 August 2019
Our official wrap-up gallery tells the story of the 2019 Byron Writers Festival in pictures
9 August 2019
Internet trolling runs on a spectrum, from the rick-rollers to the criminals who threaten rape and murder, and terrorise those they target. What to do about them?
8 August 2019
You may recognise Damon Gameau from his movie, That Sugar Film. His newest film is 2040, a documentary about making environmental regeneration possible by 2040.
6 August 2019
Free speech issues are global, but this session focussed on Australia where public interest journalists, whistleblowers and advocates face increasing pressure from government to stop reporting, whistleblowing and advocating.
6 August 2019
Considering the topic, these comedians left nothing off the table, leaving the audience in stitches and the Auslan interpreter with some tricky and lewd concepts to sign.
6 August 2019
The 2019 Byron Writers Festival Susie Warrick Young Writers Award attracted 61 entries across two youth categories: years 7-9 & 10-12. Congratulations to Niamh Montgomery and Gabrielle Hill-Smith, and to all the young writers who dared to share their stories. Read the two winning stories here.
6 August 2019
Thea Astley address: A.C. Grayling has delivered an engaging analysis on the crisis of trust in Australian democracy.
5 August 2019
Why jellyfish and fire are powerful forces of nature that require more of our attention.