When
SaturdayApril 1
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Where
University of Newcastle NUspace X205
Level 2
Cnr Hunter & Auckland St
Newcastle NSW 2300
ACCESSIBILITY
Tickets
FreePlayfulness in Writing
Inspired by the theme of this year’s joanne burns Microlit Award, Dave Drayton, Chris Flynn and Beth Spencer explore the role of playfulness in writing – from ideas and the power of imagination to challenging conventional language and form.
Includes launch of the Play anthology by Paul Hetherington and presentation of prizes to category winners in the 2023 joanne burns Microlit Award.
Hosted by Cassandra Atherton.
Presented in partnership with Spineless Wonders.
The Speakers
Beth Spencer
Inspired by the theme of this year’s joanne burns Microlit Award, Dave Drayton, Chris Flynn and Beth Spencer explore the role of playfulness in writing – from ideas and the…
Dave Drayton
Inspired by the theme of this year’s joanne burns Microlit Award, Dave Drayton, Chris Flynn and Beth Spencer explore the role of playfulness in writing – from ideas and the…
Chris Flynn
Inspired by the theme of this year’s joanne burns Microlit Award, Dave Drayton, Chris Flynn and Beth Spencer explore the role of playfulness in writing – from ideas and the…
Paul Hetherington
Inspired by the theme of this year’s joanne burns Microlit Award, Dave Drayton, Chris Flynn and Beth Spencer explore the role of playfulness in writing – from ideas and the…
Cassandra Atherton
Inspired by the theme of this year’s joanne burns Microlit Award, Dave Drayton, Chris Flynn and Beth Spencer explore the role of playfulness in writing – from ideas and the…
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