Members

Why we exist

Byron Writers Festival is passionate about the importance of stories, ideas and debate in shaping culture. Alongside the member services detailed below, becoming a member of Byron Writers Festival offers a chance to be part of our growing community of writers, readers and storytellers and to support the creative arts in regional Australia.

Services, Opportunities and Resources for All Members

Discounted Tickets

Members of Byron Writers Festival receive discounted tickets to the annual Festival, year-round events and workshops. We also run free events for members during the year.

Priority booking for Festival tickets

Be the first to see our full Festival Program and enjoy priority booking for Festival tickets.

Member magazine, northerly

Our quarterly member magazine is posted or emailed to you (depending on your membership) and features stories, literature news and reviews, industry tips, upcoming workshops and events, and details about writing competitions, awards and scholarships.

Members’ Library

The Festival has an extensive library of more than 1000 books by predominantly Australian authors at our Byron Bay office. Members can borrow up to four books at a time (excluding reference materials) for a four-week period.

Member e-Newsletters

Be the first to get Festival updates and offers.

Facebook Members’ Lounge

Access to our closed Facebook group for Byron Writers Festival members to connect, share and inspire. Members can post their own notices about anything books or arts related that might be of interest such as local book launches, events, opportunities or meet-ups.

To request access, please visit facebook.com/groups/ByronWFMembers

Details about all of the above can be found on our Members’ Page on the website:  byronwritersfestival.com/members

Services, Opportunities and Resources for Writers

Mentorships

Our mentorship programs are available for members seeking assistance and feedback from an experienced professional in the development of their written work.

Residential Mentorship
An annual program that offers four members the opportunity to spend five days in residence with an established writer to develop your work. Applicants need to reside in the Northern Rivers and have a well-developed manuscript. The residency takes place in the Byron Shire in spring, with applications opening in the second half of the year. For more details head to byronwritersfestival.com/members/residential-mentorship/

Firsthand Feedback sessions

Each year, Members are invited to apply for one of four firsthand feedback sessions. Applications open in the second half of the year.

Workshops and Seminars

Byron Writers Festival offers a year-round program of workshops, seminars and author visits. Workshops are designed for writers of various levels and experience, and provide opportunities for skills development. Seminars are large group presentations or panel discussions designed to give an insight into writing and publishing industry practices or topics of interest. For details visit byronwritersfestival.com/whats-on/

Writers’ Groups Directory

While Byron Writers Festival does not have its own writers’ group, it keeps a directory of groups throughout the region. If you are interested in joining a writers’ group, please check our online directory at byronwritersfestival.com/members/writers-groups/, otherwise give us a call and we can advise on a group near you.

Competitions

We actively seek out opportunities for pathways to publication for our members, as well as run regular competitions. General opportunities and competitions are listed in our publication northerly and on our website at byronwritersfestival.com/members/comps-and-opps/

Opportunities facilitated by Byron Writers Festival are listed on our website at byronwritersfestival.com/whats-on/

Contact us:

w. byronwritersfestival.com
e. [email protected]
p. 02 6685 5115

Can’t find your Member number?

Your member number is the located on the PDF ticket emailed to you when you joined or renewed. Can’t find your ticket? Click the button below to retrieve your booking.

Become a member

If you love books, believe in the power storytelling or are looking to further your writing career, we’d love you to join us.  Details on Memberships and how to become a member can be found here.

Membership renewals

Byron Writers Festival memberships expire 31st December. New memberships or renewals are accepted from January in the following year.

All memberships are processed online via Humanitix. If you are experiencing difficulties please call (02) 6685 5115.