International bestselling author Nikki Gemmell will headline the Eumundi Writers Festival from 22–24 August, joining more than 35 presenters in a wide-ranging program exploring writing, creativity and the changing media landscape.
Ms Gemmell is author of some 20 books translated into 22 languages. She won the 2022 Walkley award for her weekly columns for The Weekend Australian newspaper. Nikki is best known for her 2003 novel The Bride Stripped Bare, defining conversations on sex, desire and identity for a generation of women. Her new release is Wing an explosive, contemporary, literary thriller.
Festival topics will range from artificial intelligence and intellectual property, to writing for the natural world, cultural sensitivity in storytelling, and historical research. Sessions will also explore how authors and musicians can navigate algorithms and digital platforms like Spotify.
Festival director Dr Suzanne Campin urged writers and illustrators to apply quickly for free showcasing and professional development opportunities, as places are limited.
Applications are now open for:
– Short Story Award (deadline July 24)
– Poetry Slam (entries accepted until August 23)
– Illustrator Exhibition (until booked out)
– “Meet the Authors/Illustrators” at Eumundi Markets and Berkelouw Bookstore (until booked out)
– Pitch to Publishers (deadline July 18)
– Mini-mentoring with published authors (deadline July 18)
Free one-on-one mentoring with acclaimed authors and sessions to help find your publisher will be offered including with Hawkeye Publishing, UQP and Pan Macmillan.
For more information visit eumundiwritersfestival.com.au/
