Essayist-in-residence, Kabu Okai-Davies, explores how the author’s “self” is always integrated into fiction. In reflecting on my career as an author, autobiographical writing has always been the substance of my literature. However, there is an ambivalent attitude and misunderstanding amongst those who perceive autobiographical-based fiction as not being grounded within the genre of literary fiction. … Continue reading
Join us at 6:30-8:30pm on Wednesday 25 November for a night of readings and discussion on the art of memoir writing at Main Hall, Gorman Arts Centre. Our speakers, Biff Ward, Rosanna Stevens, Sarah Mason and Lisa Fuller will discuss the merits of the genre, the challenges to writing effective memoir, the ethics and responsibilities around … Continue reading
Words by Zoya Patel Zoya Patel is one of the recipients of the 2014 Anne Edgeworth Fellowship for Young Writers. A fellowship provided annually to an emerging young writer in the Canberra Region to be used to advance their education, skills and experience in the craft of writing. It is provided by the Anne Edgeworth Trust and is … Continue reading
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