Day passes and special events on sale: 12 August
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Workshop pass & workshop tickets on sale: 19 August
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Full program release & single tickets on sale: 26 August
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Day passes and special events on sale: 12 August • Workshop pass & workshop tickets on sale: 19 August • Full program release & single tickets on sale: 26 August •
Over three vibrant days, our program showcases Australia’s sharpest minds and most expansive thinkers. The main program, to be announced 26 August, features an impressive line-up across The Carrington Hotel and Katoomba Community Hall, as well as one-of-a-kind special events at Scenic World and in the stunning Megalong Valley. For aspiring authors, we offer workshops at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, while the children’s program provides lively family-friendly events at Katoomba Library.
Weekend Passes on Sale Now

EDITING YOUR OWN WORK with Peter Polites
Hone your editing skills and learn new editing strategies in this hands-on workshop with Sydney novelist Peter Polites.

AN ILLUSTRATED TALE Workshop with Sami Bayly
Discover your inner artist, or your inner child, and create beautiful illustrations to accompany your own writing, with illustrator Sami Bayly.

UNDERNEATH THE POETREE A Lyric Writing Workshop
Garner tricks of the trade from award-winning artist Nick Solo while discovering how to develop your work across the boundaries of lyrics, raps, poetry and prose.

PITCHING TO LITERARY JOURNALS with James Jiang
Join James Jiang, Editor of the Sydney Review of Books, for this extended industry workshop on the art of pitching.