BMWF24 / FIND YOUR STORY, FIND YOUR VOICE with Emily Maguire

FIND YOUR STORY, FIND YOUR VOICE with Emily Maguire // Friday 1 November // 1:30pm - 4:30pm // Venue: Blue Mountains Cultural Centre; Multipurpose Room // Part of the 2024 Blue Mountains Writers' Festival

Practice tried-and-true techniques for coming up with ideas, getting words on the page fast and (re)discovering your writing voice in this hands-on workshop with Stella Prize-nominated author .

Learn to find story ideas hiding in plain sight, discover ways to supercharge your imagination (even if you think you don’t have one) and practice overcoming fear and self-consciousness when it comes to getting your words on the page. Come along with paper and a pen (or a laptop), and leave with the knowledge that you are an inspired writer with a style all your own.

Emily is the author of seven novels, including the Stella Prize and Miles Franklin shortlisted An Isolated Incident, and three non-fiction books. Emily's articles and essays on sex, feminism, culture and literature have been published widely including in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, The Observer and The Age. Emily works as a teacher and as a mentor to young and emerging writers.

/ A Blue Mountains Writers' Festival Event /

Join us on beautiful Dharug and Gundungurra country for a weekend of joyful, thought-provoking and thrilling opportunities to connect with the written word. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Blue Mountains, this unique literary festival brings together the country’s greatest minds and most exciting new talent. 1-3 November, 2024.

/ Ticketing /

Adult $95 // Concession $90 // Under 30s $75 // Disability Support Pension $50 // Mob Tix $50

Tickets for this workshop are not included in gold, silver or bronze passes, and need to be purchased separately.

/ Accessibility /

This workshop is wheelchair accessible.

Head to bluemountainswritersfestival.com.au for more information about the festival, individual events and accessibility.

Event Venue

Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke Street, Katoomba, Australia