What goes into translating your life story into a compelling work of memoir? Learn from Amy Thunig, the Gomeroi/Gamilaroi/Kamilarou author of the remarkable autobiography Tell Me Again, as they lead a workshop on putting your story to the page.
Sharing insight from their own writing, they explore finding the right rhythm and pacing for your narrative, how to approach speaking with the people you are writing about, and practising self-care as you excavate the events of your life.
MWF Workshops are presented in partnership with Writers Victoria
20% early-bird discount until 11.59pm, Thursday 6 April
Flexible refund policy
Community tickets for First Nations peoples
Convenient public transport and parking options
Coffee, bars and dining options nearby
Readings bookshops available plus book signings
Over 80% of our 2022 guests felt MWF helped them gain new insights about the world, held their interest and were inclusive, well-produced and topical! (With more than 70% keen to attend again!)
20% early-bird discount until 11.59pm, Thursday 6 April
Flexible refund policy
Community tickets for First Nations peoples
Convenient public transport and parking options
Coffee, bars and dining options nearby
Readings bookshops available plus book signings
Over 80% of our 2022 guests felt MWF helped them gain new insights about the world, held their interest and were inclusive, well-produced and topical! (With more than 70% keen to attend again!)
Esteemed Australian stage and screen actor Heather Mitchell shares insight into Everything and Nothing, her intimately candid memoir that explores the light and shade within love, family and the arts, with Fran Kelly
Andre Dao (Anam), Nam Le (The Boat) and Maria Tumarkin (Axiomatic and Traumascapes) come together for an illuminating conversation about their crafts and the common themes of their work.
Presented in partnership with the Wheeler Centre, Booker Prize–winning author of Girl, Woman, Other, Bernardine Evaristo talks about her new memoir, Manifesto, an inspiring guide for how to be unstoppable in your craft, work and life.
Amy Thunig, Gomeroi/Gamilaroi/Kamilarou author of the remarkable memoir Tell Me Again leads a workshop on how to translate your own life tale into a compelling memoir. Leave with a clear understanding of the building blocks of autobiography and how to start your own.