Past Events

  • Speculative Writing Night: September

    Speculative Writing Night: September

    Speculative Writing Night is our regular write-in night at Chatswood Library. Our aim is to provide a supportive community for speculative fiction writers at all levels, offering a platform for networking, dedicated writing time, craft discussions, and publication tips. Whether you’re just starting or an established wordsmith, join us on the fourth Wednesday of…

  • ConSYDeration 2026

    ConSYDeration 2026

    11-13 September Old Government House in Parramatta Park A Sydney con for speculative fiction writers Ghostly Gala Night Friday 11 September Doors open 6pm for a 6.30pm start. Ghost Tours start at 8pm. Come join us for a truly spooktacular evening at the (maybe) haunted Old Government House in Parramatta Park. Hear eerie poetry…

  • Speculative Writing Night: August 2026

    Speculative Writing Night: August 2026

    Speculative Writing Night is our regular write-in night at Chatswood Library. Our aim is to provide a supportive community for speculative fiction writers at all levels, offering a platform for networking, dedicated writing time, craft discussions, and publication tips. Whether you’re just starting or an established wordsmith, join us on the fourth Wednesday of…

  • Short Story Club #5

    Short Story Club #5

    ‘Singing My Sister Down’ by Margo Lanagan Short Story Club is a reading club for time-poor people who love speculative fiction. Just like other clubs we read the story and discuss it… though expect to go deeper into craft elements as writers. This Short Story Club reading is Margo Lanagan’s ‘Singing My Sister Down‘.…

  • Speculative Writing Night: July  2026

    Speculative Writing Night: July 2026

    Speculative Writing Night is our regular write-in night at Chatswood Library. Our aim is to provide a supportive community for speculative fiction writers at all levels, offering a platform for networking, dedicated writing time, craft discussions, and publication tips. Whether you’re just starting or an established wordsmith, join us on the fourth Wednesday of…

  • Speculative Writing in Focus 2026

    Speculative Writing in Focus 2026

    Part of the Willoughby Literary Festival As part of our commitment to Sydney speculative writers who are at an intermediate level looking to develop professionally, we present Speculative Writing in Focus, a one-day event full of sessions to elevate your skills, in partnership with the Willoughby Literary Festival. Schedule: Host: Adeline Teoh with Stephanie Johnson…

  • Speculative Writing Night: June 2026

    Speculative Writing Night: June 2026

    Speculative Writing Night is our regular write-in night at Chatswood Library. Our aim is to provide a supportive community for speculative fiction writers at all levels, offering a platform for networking, dedicated writing time, craft discussions, and publication tips. Whether you’re just starting or an established wordsmith, join us on the fourth Wednesday of…

  • Short Story Club #4

    ‘Missing Helen’ by Tia Tashiro Short Story Club is a reading club for time-poor people who love speculative fiction. Just like other clubs we read the story and discuss it… though expect to go deeper into craft elements as writers. This Short Story Club reading is Tia Tashiro’s ‘Missing Helen‘. Host: Adam Richard &…

  • Speculative Writing Night: May 2026

    Speculative Writing Night: May 2026

    Speculative Writing Night is our regular write-in night at Chatswood Library. Our aim is to provide a supportive community for speculative fiction writers at all levels, offering a platform for networking, dedicated writing time, craft discussions, and publication tips. Whether you’re just starting or an established wordsmith, join us on the fourth Wednesday of…

  • Short Story Club #3

    Short Story Club #3

    ‘In My Country’ by Thomas Ha Short Story Club is a reading club for time-poor people who love speculative fiction. Just like other clubs we read the story and discuss it… though expect to go deeper into craft elements as writers. This Short Story Club reading is Thomas Ha’s ‘In My Country‘. Host: Adam…