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Byron Writers Festival presents

Keep the conversations going and your ideas flowing with our yearly program of inspiring events, public talks and workshops.
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SPECIAL EVENT

Colum McCann In Conversation

Internationally acclaimed, award-winning Irish writer Colum McCann joins Byron Writers Festival for an exclusive evening of storytelling to discuss his latest novel, Twist.
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Workshop

Publishing Masterclass with Alex Adsett

In this two-part masterclass, renowned literary agent Alex Adsett will provide an exclusive look into the world of publishing for writers seeking publication.
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Workshop

Candice Fox’s Crime Writing Crash Course | Online

Learn to write great crime with Ned Kelly Award-winning, bestselling author Candice Fox.
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FESTIVAL

Byron Writers Festival 2025

Save the date! Byron Writers Festival 2025
8—10 August
Bangalow Showground

3 Day Passes on sale now
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FESTIVAL

Festival Schools Days

Byron Writers Festival
Primary Schools Day 6 Aug
Secondary Schools Day 7 Aug

Bangalow Showground
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Secondary Schools Info
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EDUCATION

StoryBoard Masterclasses

Free after-school creative writing program, 5 x sessions per term
with Shel Sweeney, Melaina Faranda & Samantha Turnbull.
Locations:
Lismore, Murwillumbah and Ballina
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