# writers festival (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover writers festival. Page: Feed: --- ## [#PublishingReinvented 404 - The International Dublin Writers’ Festival is moving online.](https://laurenceobryan.substack.com/p/publishingreinvented-404-the-international) _2026-08-21 · BooksGoSocial · #PublishingReinvented_ You are invited to participate initially on Monday nights by Zoom but we will also have a single monthly meeting live in Dublin as well at a restaurant or coffee shop. ## [#PublishingReinvented 403 - Want to Make A Profit Advertising Books? + Get Involved!](https://laurenceobryan.substack.com/p/publishingreinvented-403-want-to) _2026-08-17 · BooksGoSocial · #PublishingReinvented_ You do? ## [Could This Be Your Perfect First Safari in South Africa?](https://jocastro.substack.com/p/could-this-be-your-perfect-first) _2026-08-17 · Jo Castro · Lifestyle Fifty with Jo Castro_ The thrill and the magic of Madikwe, South Africa. Wild, remote and malaria-free. Big game, unhurried days, and a safari that delivers all the feels. ## [#PublishingReinvented 402 - Int. Dublin Writers' Festival Pics & $500 Free Services Winner!](https://laurenceobryan.substack.com/p/publishingreinvented-402-int-dublin) _2026-08-16 · BooksGoSocial · #PublishingReinvented_ We had such an amazing event, not finished yet, and welcomed about 175 attendees, speakers, and volunteers to Trinity College, Dublin, over this weekend. ## [Spring Program 2026](https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/spring-program-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-program-2026) _2026-08-13 · amy.lovat · Newcastle Writers Festival 2027_ Newcastle Writers Festival is delighted to announce a special spring program with an exciting lineup of Australian and international writers. Four events will be held throughout September and October, and... The post Spring Program 2026 appeared first on Newcastle Writers Festival 2027 . ## [Spring Program: An Evening with Andrew O’Hagan](https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/spring-program-andrew-ohagan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-program-andrew-ohagan) _2026-08-13 · amy.lovat · Newcastle Writers Festival 2027_ Join us for a special event with one of Britain’s most celebrated writers, Andrew O’Hagan, at Newcastle Library on Wednesday 14 October 6.30-7.30pm. Andrew will speak to Rosemarie Milsom about... The post Spring Program: An Evening with Andrew O’Hagan appeared first on Newcastle Writers Festival 2027 . ## [#PublishingReinvented 401 - Make Higher Royalties With A Font! + Call out for USA volunteers](https://laurenceobryan.substack.com/p/publishingreinvented-401-make-higher) _2026-08-10 · BooksGoSocial · #PublishingReinvented_ I found this a bit strange; you can increase your print royalties by using a different font! ## [Confessions of an Accidental Influencer](https://jocastro.substack.com/p/confessions-of-an-accidental-influencer) _2026-08-09 · Jo Castro · Lifestyle Fifty with Jo Castro_ How I found a second act in my fifties. ## [#PublishingReinvented 400 - Final Chance to Win $500 of Services + More Details About our SciFi Joint Boost This September](https://laurenceobryan.substack.com/p/publishingreinvented-400-final-chance) _2026-08-07 · BooksGoSocial · #PublishingReinvented_ Our Competition ## [#PublishingReinvented 399 - Sept. SciFi Joint Boost + Amazon AI Translation Views Wanted + Win $500 of Services Extended to 7th August](https://laurenceobryan.substack.com/p/publishingreinvented-399-sept-scifi) _2026-08-04 · BooksGoSocial · #PublishingReinvented_ We will be partnering with SciFiction.com in September and placing six science fiction books that are on special offer at $0.99 on SciFiction.com for the last two weeks of September. ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7kjkdCEJsIUV) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [July 2026 - Highlights from the Musical Writers Festival](https://hijinxandsue.substack.com/p/july-2026-highlights-from-the-musical) _2026-08-04 · Jessi Pitts · Hijinx & Sue: A Musical_ On our latest trip to the best spot in Texas ## [Read the Room](https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/read-the-room/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=read-the-room) _2026-08-04 · amy.lovat · Newcastle Writers Festival 2027_ Launched at the Newcastle Ocean Baths ahead of our 2026 festival weekend, our Read the Room project is a series of monthly reading parties held in venues across Newcastle. Enjoy... The post Read the Room appeared first on Newcastle Writers Festival 2027 . ## [So You Decided to Live on the Other Side of the World. Congratulations! (You Absolute Fool.)](https://jocastro.substack.com/p/other-side-of-the-world) _2026-08-02 · Jo Castro · Lifestyle Fifty with Jo Castro_ 5 Tips to Survive the Goodbye Problem ## [#PublishingReinvented 399 - A Tsunami of AI Books Arrives + Transgress to Fight back! + Win $500 of Services Extended to 7th August](https://laurenceobryan.substack.com/p/publishingreinvented-399-a-tsunami) _2026-07-31 · BooksGoSocial · #PublishingReinvented_ The above was part of a long article in the New York Times on July 28th about AI books. ## [#PublishingReinvented 398 - You're Not Testing Ads Enough! + Win $500 of Services Extended to 7th August](https://laurenceobryan.substack.com/p/publishingreinvented-398-youre-not) _2026-07-27 · BooksGoSocial · #PublishingReinvented_ Frequently I meet writers who ask me about the return on investment from a $250 ads program. ## [I Don't Mind Getting Older. I Just Wish My Body Had Asked Permission First.](https://jocastro.substack.com/p/i-dont-mind-getting-older-i-just) _2026-07-26 · Jo Castro · Lifestyle Fifty with Jo Castro_ Age has given me confidence, perspective and some truly outrageous stories. If you're a woman of a certain age, I think you'll recognise yourself here. ## [#PublishingReinvented 397 - Meet Me & Other Writers Today Though Zoom & Another New Bestseller + Win $500 of Services](https://laurenceobryan.substack.com/p/publishingreinvented-397-meet-me) _2026-07-24 · BooksGoSocial · #PublishingReinvented_ We have a MeetUp event today, Friday 24th on at this link where you can meet and connect with other writers. ## [Spring Program: An Evening with Suzie Miller](https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/spring-program-suzie-miller/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-program-suzie-miller) _2026-07-22 · amy.lovat · Newcastle Writers Festival 2027_ Join us for this special event with Suzie Miller on Thursday 1 October 2026 7.30-8.30pm at Newcastle Theatre Company. Suzie Miller reflects on her remarkable career across theatre, literature and... The post Spring Program: An Evening with Suzie Miller appeared first on Newcastle Writers Festival 2027 . ## [2026 Fresh Ink Prize now open](https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/2026-fresh-ink-prize-now-open/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2026-fresh-ink-prize-now-open) _2026-07-21 · admin@nwf · Newcastle Writers Festival 2027_ Newcastle Writers Festival is inviting emerging writers living in regional NSW to submit to the 2026 Fresh Ink Emerging Writer Prize. The prize seeks to elevate marginalised voices and is... The post 2026 Fresh Ink Prize now open appeared first on Newcastle Writers Festival 2027 . ## [#PublishingReinvented 396 - Ask Amazon questions & Can We make Another Bestseller? & Win $500 of Services](https://laurenceobryan.substack.com/p/publishingreinvented-396-ask-amazon) _2026-07-20 · BooksGoSocial · #PublishingReinvented_ Love them or hate them Amazon is the giant in the room when it comes to book selling, both in the United States and internationally ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DQzup8pzijfi) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [21 Things I Can’t Travel Without](https://jocastro.substack.com/p/21-things-i-cant-travel-without) _2026-07-19 · Jo Castro · Lifestyle Fifty with Jo Castro_ The bags, the gadgets, and the boring-but-essential stuff that actually earns its place. ## [#PublishingReinvented 395 - Meet Writers at IDWF '26 Though MeetUp.com & A New Bestseller & Win $500 of Services](https://laurenceobryan.substack.com/p/publishingreinvented-395-meet-writers) _2026-07-17 · BooksGoSocial · #PublishingReinvented_ Our writers festival is in four weeks! ## [New Festival Leadership Announced](https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/new-festival-leadership-announced/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-festival-leadership-announced) _2026-07-15 · admin@nwf · Newcastle Writers Festival 2027_ Newcastle Writers Festival is excited to announce that Tristan Sharp has been appointed Managing Director and Amy Lovat is the new Artistic Director. Tristan brings more than 25 years’ experience... The post New Festival Leadership Announced appeared first on Newcastle Writers Festival 2027 . ## [2026 Fresh Ink Prize opening soon](https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/2026-fresh-ink-prize/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2026-fresh-ink-prize) _2026-07-15 · admin@nwf · Newcastle Writers Festival 2027_ Newcastle Writers Festival will be inviting emerging writers living in regional NSW to submit to the 2026 Fresh Ink Emerging Writers Prize from 20 July. The prize seeks to elevate... The post 2026 Fresh Ink Prize opening soon appeared first on Newcastle Writers Festival 2027 . ## [June 2026 - Drama Club Camp](https://hijinxandsue.substack.com/p/june-2026-drama-club-camp) _2026-07-09 · Jessi Pitts · Hijinx & Sue: A Musical_ Or, how we ended up living in an artist colony in rural Maine for six days ## [The Man Who Said "Okay" To Everything](https://jocastro.substack.com/p/the-man-who-said-okay-to-everything) _2026-06-25 · Jo Castro · Lifestyle Fifty with Jo Castro_ I listened to David Szalay unpack his spare and propulsive novel Flesh, and now I can't stop thinking about it. ## [Going Home - Wherever Home Is.](https://jocastro.substack.com/p/going-home-wherever-home-is) _2026-06-21 · Jo Castro · Lifestyle Fifty with Jo Castro_ Can you be an expat without your tribe, at home in another country? ## [To Downsize or Not to Downsize? That Is the Question.](https://jocastro.substack.com/p/to-downsize-or-not-to-downsize) _2026-06-13 · Jo Castro · Lifestyle Fifty with Jo Castro_ Thirty houses, one husband, and the realisation that my dream home might not need a driveway and impressive frontage after all. Am I ready to discard the dream? ## [May 2026 - Some Time Off](https://hijinxandsue.substack.com/p/may-2026-some-time-off) _2026-06-04 · Jessi Pitts · Hijinx & Sue: A Musical_ Kind of ## [Forget Queensland: Tasmania is Australia's Best-Kept Adventure Secret.](https://jocastro.substack.com/p/forget-queensland-tasmania-best-kept-secret) _2026-06-03 · Jo Castro · Lifestyle Fifty with Jo Castro_ From Hobart's waterfront to Bruny island - fur seals and Southern Ocean swells - here's why Australia's smallest state packs the biggest adventure punch. ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6EUgaE1BYfTM) _2026-06-03 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [LOTS OF WOWS AT WOW!](https://www.booksinhomes.com.au/lots-of-wows-at-wow/) _2026-06-01 · Books in Homes · Books in Homes-_ Books in Homes Australia was delighted to return as the charity partner for the sixth time at the recent Words on the Waves (WOW) Writers’ Festival on the NSW Central Coast. This year, the Family Fun Day was held at the Gosford Regional Library, providing a vibrant and welcoming space for families to come together and celebrate books, storytelling, creativity, and imagination. Fun was certainly… ## [Why You Absolutely Need to Get Yourself to a Readers and Writers Festival](https://jocastro.substack.com/p/readers-and-writers-festival) _2026-05-30 · Jo Castro · Lifestyle Fifty with Jo Castro_ Books, authors, and the magic of shared stories - a readers and writers festival is one of those experiences that reminds you why you fell in love with reading (or writing) in the first place. In this post I make the case for the benefits to the wider community, why you should go, and what to expect when you do. ## [2027 Program Submissions Now Open](https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/2027-program-submissions-now-open/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2027-program-submissions-now-open) _2026-05-14 · admin@nwf · Newcastle Writers Festival 2027_ We are welcoming submissions from published writers at all stages of their careers to participate in the 2027 festival, which will be held from 2 to 4 April. Ideally, you... The post 2027 Program Submissions Now Open appeared first on Newcastle Writers Festival 2027 . ## [April 2026 - The Staged Reading](https://hijinxandsue.substack.com/p/april-2026-the-staged-reading) _2026-05-06 · Jessi Pitts · Hijinx & Sue: A Musical_ And what comes next ## [DANDENONG SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL WINS MAINFREIGHT BEST BOOK GIVING ASSEMBLY COMPETITION 2025](https://www.booksinhomes.com.au/dandenong-south-primary-school-wins-mainfreight-best-book-giving-assembly-competition-2025/) _2026-05-05 · Books in Homes · Books in Homes-_ Books in Homes is delighted to announce the winner of the 2025 Mainfreight Best Book Giving Assembly Competition as Dandenong South Primary School in Victoria. Dandenong South Primary School is the sixth winner of the competition, which was launched in 2019. (The Competition was not held in 2020 due to the onset of Covid 19.) Twenty-three Mainfreight-sponsored schools were automatic entrants into… ## [Important update from NWF Director](https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/important-update-from-nwf-director/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=important-update-from-nwf-director) _2026-04-23 · admin@nwf · Newcastle Writers Festival 2027_ After 14 years at the helm of Newcastle Writers Festival, founding director Rosemarie Milsom has announced she will step down from the role in late May to take up the... The post Important update from NWF Director appeared first on Newcastle Writers Festival 2027 . ## [BOOKS IN HOMES AT WORDS ON THE WAVES WRITERS’ FESTIVAL FAMILY FUN DAY 2026!](https://www.booksinhomes.com.au/books-in-homes-at-words-on-the-waves-writers-festival-family-fun-day-2026/) _2026-04-23 · Books in Homes · Books in Homes-_ Books in Homes will be participating in the Words on the Waves Writers Festival Family Fun Day on Saturday 30 May 2026. The Family Fun Day will be held from 9:30am to 1:30pm at Gosford Regional Library, 123a Donnison St, Gosford NSW 2250 on the Central Coast of NSW. Come along for a fun-filled day of storytime, face-painting, book launches, music and more! If you’re in the area, please stop by our… ## [March 2026 - The Calm Before the Storm](https://hijinxandsue.substack.com/p/march-2026-the-calm-before-the-storm) _2026-04-06 · Jessi Pitts · Hijinx & Sue: A Musical_ Accomplishments, and more importantly, UPCOMING EVENTS!!!! ## [Special May event with Sarah Wilson](https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/nwf-sarah-wilson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nwf-sarah-wilson) _2026-04-01 · admin@nwf · Newcastle Writers Festival 2027_ Join us for a special event with New York Times bestselling author and journalist Sarah Wilson on 29 May from 7.30pm at the University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music. Sarah... The post Special May event with Sarah Wilson appeared first on Newcastle Writers Festival 2027 . ## [February 2026 - Don't Stop Us Now](https://hijinxandsue.substack.com/p/february-2026-dont-stop-us-now) _2026-03-03 · Jessi Pitts · Hijinx & Sue: A Musical_ CUZ WE'RE HAVING A GOOD TIME, HAVING A GOOD TIME ## [January 2026 - Movin', Groovin', Improvin'](https://hijinxandsue.substack.com/p/january-2026-movin-groovin-improvin) _2026-02-09 · Jessi Pitts · Hijinx & Sue: A Musical_ And why this newsletter is so late ## [BOOKS IN HOMES DISTRIBUTED 3.2 MILLION BOOKS!](https://www.booksinhomes.com.au/books-in-homes-distributed-3-2-million-books/) _2026-01-15 · Books in Homes · Books in Homes-_ Books in Homes exceeded distributing 3.2 million books at the end of 2025. Since its inception in 2001, the program has overcome the inequality of educational opportunities in communities where access to books for families is limited or non-existent and resources are often scarce. The program contributes to helping overcome generational poverty by enhancing the chances of success in early… ## [December 2025 - Looking Forward](https://hijinxandsue.substack.com/p/december-2025-looking-forward) _2026-01-01 · Jessi Pitts · Hijinx & Sue: A Musical_ And also a little looking back ## [A 2025 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM BOOKS IN HOMES](https://www.booksinhomes.com.au/a-2025-christmas-message-from-books-in-homes/) _2025-12-20 · Books in Homes · Books in Homes-_ We’re several days away from Christmas and we want to express our sincere appreciation to the Books in Homes Community who band together to help us make the programs we deliver a great success. Thank you to our Sponsors, Donors, Role Models, Book Selection Committee, Scholastic Australia, volunteers, schools, centres, \[…\] ## [MAINFREIGHT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ATTITUDE 2025](https://www.booksinhomes.com.au/mainfreight-award-for-excellence-in-attitude-2025/) _2025-12-20 · Books in Homes · Books in Homes-_ The Mainfreight Award for Excellence in Attitude was launched in 2019. The award recognises senior students at our Mainfreight-sponsored schools who have shown a positive attitude in all areas of school life or who have been recognised for having accomplished a major goal or made an exceptional effort at school during the \[…\] ## [November 2025 - The "I Am/I Want" Song](https://hijinxandsue.substack.com/p/november-2025-the-i-ami-want-song) _2025-12-08 · Jessi Pitts · Hijinx & Sue: A Musical_ And why we've rewritten it so many times ## [October 2025 - Did We Finish Our Script???](https://hijinxandsue.substack.com/p/october-2025-did-we-finish-our-script) _2025-11-06 · Jessi Pitts · Hijinx & Sue: A Musical_ The answer may surprise you ## [SPONSOR ENTREPRENEUR SERIES – IN CONVERSATION WITH BOOKS IN HOMES AND THE BOOK ADVISER](https://www.booksinhomes.com.au/sponsor-entrepreneur-series-in-conversation-with-books-in-homes-and-the-book-adviser/) _2025-09-30 · Books in Homes · Books in Homes-_ The Book Adviser covers all aspects of how to successfully write, self publish and market business books including how to build a book community, platform and demand for your book. The company provides one-to-one mentoring throughout the process via an 8-step 8 to12-month program and three book marketing packages: Expert, \[…\] ## [ROTARY TURRAMURRA TRIVIA NIGHT 2025 RAISES $7500 FOR BOOKS IN HOMES](https://www.booksinhomes.com.au/rotary-turramurra-trivia-night-2025-raises-7500-for-books-in-homes/) _2025-09-01 · Books in Homes · Books in Homes-_ \[The Rotary Turramurra\] Trivia Night on Tuesday 19th August 2025 was nothing short of an amazing success. A heartfelt congratulations to PDG Pam Pritchard AM and Andre Hariman, who led the night with energy and flair, and to every single club member who pitched in to make it such a wonderful \[…\] ## [BOOKS IN HOMES AT WOW FAMILY FUN DAY!](https://www.booksinhomes.com.au/books-in-homes-at-wow-family-fun-day/) _2025-04-28 · Books in Homes · Books in Homes-_ Books in Homes will be participating in the Words on the Waves Writers Festival Family Fun Day on Sunday 1 June 2025. Two of our Roles Models Louise Park and Serena Geddes are also on the official WOW WF program that day. The Family Fun Day will be held from 9am \[…\]