ANZAC DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY:

All library branches will be closed on Saturday 25 April for the ANZAC Day Public Holiday. Return chutes remain open for your convenience, and remember our digital library is always open. All branches will reopen as normal on Sunday 26 April.

Brief but Brilliant: The Art of Short Storytelling

Learn from award winning author Anne Freeman.

Join award-winning contemporary fiction writer Anne Freeman for an immersive exploration of the short story's potential for brilliance.
In this ninety-minute workshop, writers will discover how seemingly simple narratives can create extraordinary emotional resonance.

Aspiring and emerging writers will leave with practical skills and techniques, renewed inspiration, and a deeper understanding of the short story's profound potential for creative experimentation and growth.

This workshop is encouraged for those who are considering submitting an entry to the annual My Brother Jack awards.

Suitable for adults. Free event and bookings essential.

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