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  • 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…

  • Open Mic: May 2026

    Open Mic: May 2026

    Adam Richard at WestWords Parramatta WestWords has partnered with Sydney Speculative Scribes to take your word from the page to the stage. Come read a short story or an excerpt from your longer work and listen to other speculative fiction writers in an intimate and supportive environment. Our featured reader this session is Adam Richard. Adam…

  • Speculative Writing Night: April 2026

    Speculative Writing Night: April 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 Night: March 2026

    Speculative Writing Night: March 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…

  • Open Mic: March 2026

    Open Mic: March 2026

    Yxavel Magno Diño at WestWords Parramatta WestWords has partnered with Sydney Speculative Scribes to take your word from the page to the stage. Come read a short story or an excerpt from your longer work and listen to other speculative fiction writers in an intimate and supportive environment. Our featured reader this session is Yxavel Magno…

  • Speculative Writing Night: February 2026

    Speculative Writing Night: February 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 #2

    Short Story Club #2

    ‘The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas’ by Ursula K Le Guin 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 Ursula…

  • Speculative Writing Night: January 2026

    Speculative Writing Night: January 2026

    Write-in at Chatswood Library 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…

  • Short Story Club #1

    Short Story Club #1

    ‘Stitched to Skin like Family Is’ by Nghi Vo 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. The first Short Story Club reading is Nghi Vo’s award-winning…

  • Speculative Writing Night: November 2025

    Speculative Writing Night: November 2025

    Write-in at Chatswood Library 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…