The Glasshouse and The Oasis – an insider’s Review
In the warm, sweet ambience of Stonier Winery in Merricks, on a late winter afternoon in August – with a glass of pinot or chardonnay in hand and a platter of cheese and nibbles to savour the conversation palate – an audience gathered to hear authors Professor Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion in conversation with Western Port Writes Festival Director, Sally Holdsworth.
Writing Vividly Workshop
This workshop with Dr Lee Kofman is suitable for writers at all stages of their craft, whether starting out or working on a manuscript. It’s a deep dive into ways to make writing more expressive and evocative.
Wine and Words at Stonier
Gather your friends and come along to glorious Stonier Winery from 12.30pm, grab a seat by the cosy fireplace, for an afternoon of conversation with bestselling authors Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion, as they chat about their latest book, The Oasis.
Issue 4 of Western Port Writes News
We have publish the 4 the edition of our Newsletter additional information and news about and around these events. It can be found in all our usual places but if you can't locate a copy the online version is available here.
Entries for the Mayor’s Short Story Writing Awards are now closed
These awards aim to encourage and support Mornington Peninsula writers of all abilities, to celebrate our diverse talent, showcase local stories and voices and make our community come alive. Do you have a story to tell? Local writers aged 8 and up are being called to share their voices.
Western Port Writes at the Fringe
As part of the Flinders Fringe Festival, Western Port Writes hosted a lively discussion on family relationships and what makes a good story with three excellent authors. We were privileged to have Jason Steger as our moderator. The three authors were Tony Birch, Melanie Cheng and Kylie Ladd.
