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:
- 9.30am: Doors open
- 10am: Make Talk Matter with Zena Shapter (plus book signing)
- 11.15am: Kate Forsyth in conversation with Sue Williams (plus book signing)
- 12.45pm: Writing for Different Formats with Zahid Gamieldien (plus book signing)
- 2pm: The Editing to Publishing Pipeline with Pamela Freeman (plus book signing)
- 3.30pm: Open Mic readings with featured reader Guan Un.
Host: Adeline Teoh with Stephanie Johnson & Mandy Munro
Date: Sunday 19 July 2026
Time: 9.30am
Venue: Chatswood Library, The Concourse 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood