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Peter FitzSimons - The Legend of Albert Jacka

Join bestselling author Peter FitzSimons. From Gallipoli to the battlefields of France, The Legend of Albert Jacka is the story of the first Australian to be awarded the Victoria Cross.

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Stef Gemmill - So you want to get published?

Finished your manuscript but unsure what comes next? Author Stef Gemmill shares practical guidance on editing, submissions and navigating the publishing industry, with hands-on tips to help get your work publication-ready.

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Saturday, 1 August 2026 - 9:30am to 4:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

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Emily Baulch – Contemporary children's publishing

Join Emily Baulch, former head of Bluey’s global publishing program, for a practical workshop on writing for children, with insights into storytelling, audience expectations and current trends shaping today’s publishing market.

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Sunday, 2 August 2026 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Corio Library

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Rachael Blackwood – Adapting your fiction for the screen

Curious about turning your story into a film or TV series? Learn how to adapt fiction for the screen, translate ideas into visual storytelling, and develop a treatment for your own work.

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Saturday, 8 August 2026 - 9:30am to 1:00pm
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library

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Kim Sargent-Wishart – Ecosystems in creative writing

Explore new approaches to creative writing through movement, observation and visual prompts inspired by the natural world. Leave with fresh ideas and your own piece of writing or poetry.

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Friday, 14 August 2026 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Queenscliff Library

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Dr Tanya Scott – Writing realistic illness and injuries

Learn how to write about illness, injury and healthcare with accuracy and care. This practical workshop covers research, realistic medical details, and creating authentic characters free from stereotypes.

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Saturday, 15 August 2026 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Torquay Library

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Bruce McLeod – Writing realism in crime

Discover how lived experience can strengthen your storytelling. Author Bruce McLeod shares techniques for building authentic characters, psychological tension and realism in crime fiction.

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Saturday, 22 August 2026 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Colac Library