Events

Learn the craft of writing at Fremantle Arts Centre with Brooke Dunnell and Prema Arasu

   April 30June 25, 2026
   Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre

If you’re new to the craft of writing, want to learn something different or looking to brush up on some skills, the Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre has you covered! Between 30 April and 25 June, authors Brooke Dunnell and Prema Arasu are each hosting a series of writing workshops. Courses with Brooke Dunnell Short Stories: […]

Bernice Barry, Prema Arasu and David Whish-Wilson are taking part in the Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival. Join them in our state’s beautiful South West for a weekend of author talks and workshops. Friday 15 May 3.30–4.30 pm: Bernice will be talking about her latest book, The Names of a Hare, with Donna Mazza, […]

Events

Gather round for A Tale of Two Publishing Houses in Claremont

   May 20, 2026
   2.00pm—3.00pm
   Bay View Community Centre, Claremont

Linda Martin, author of A Tale of Two Publishing Houses, will be hosting a talk at Bay View Community Centre in Claremont on the afternoon of Wednesday 20 May. Linda is a writer, editor, publisher and co-founder of Night Parrot Press. She teaches publishing and editing at Edith Cowan University, where she completed her PhD. […]

Events

Get your geek on and celebrate 50 years of Swancon

   May 29June 1, 2026
   The Pagoda South Perth

Fans of fandom, rejoice! Celebrating 50 years of fandom in WA, Swancon – Perth’s premier convention for lovers of science fiction, fantasy, horror, speculative fiction, board gaming, video gaming, art, cosplay, anime and geek culture – is on again from 29 May–1 June 2026 at The Pagoda in South Perth, You can catch Fremantle Press […]

Impact

The Big Day of Books is back for 2026

   June 20, 2026
   10.00am—5.00pm
   ABC Perth, 30 Fielder St, East Perth

The Big Day of Books is back! Join us on Saturday 20 June for a lively day of conversations, fresh ideas and unforgettable stories as some of Australia’s most exciting writers come together for a festival made just for readers. From celebrated voices to emerging talent, this year’s program explores themes of love, identity, history, […]