Small Days and Nights: An Evening with Tishani Doshi
The Newcastle Writers Festival is thrilled to host a special event with award-winning Indian poet, novelist and dancer Tishani Doshi. This intimate evening will include... Read More
3-5 April 2020
S A V E T H E D A T E
Submissions for NWF2020 are now closed
Submissions for the Newcastle Writers Festival 2020 program are now closed. Only those whose submissions are accepted will be contacted. If you do not receive confirmation by 31 October, your submission was not successful. Given we are a small team, it is not possible to provide feedback regarding unsuccessful submissions. Thank you for your understanding.
Support the 2020 festival
The festival is passionate about the positive impact of literature on our lives – especially in regard to boosting literacy among young people. NWF is a large event run by a small team and we need your support. The festival is an incorporated association with Deductible Gift Recipient status and all donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible. Please consider a donation.
Donate Now!NWF19 Opening Night Podcast
The first of our 2019 festival podcasts is now available. Enjoy this lively and powerful Opening Night conversation between Ben Quilty, Gillian Triggs and Joe Williams. Introduction by Dan Cox. Hosted by Jane Hutcheon. Available via iTunes or click to listen below.
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The Perfect Crime: homegrown thriller writers
On 1 August, Newcastle Writers Festival and Newcastle Library will present a panel of critically acclaimed and bestselling writers who will together unravel the mystery... Read More
The 2019 Newcastle Writers Festival/ joanne burns Microlit Award
The 2019 joanne burns Microlit Award is jointly sponsored by the Newcastle Writers Festival and publisher Spineless Wonders. We are looking for writing (up to... Read More
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Location
CIVIC PRECINCT, NEWCASTLE
King & Hunter Streets, Newcastle 2300
