The 2017 Satellite Sessions
2017 NT Writers’ Festival Satellite Session at Ngukurr Art Centre–Image courtesy of Courtney Collins
The Satellite Sessions was a pilot livestream program that took place as part of the 2017 NT Writers’ Festival.
2017 Darwin Poetry Cup
As part of the Darwin Fringe Festival, come along to the twenty-third annual DARWIN POETRY CUP!
Tasmanian Poet Tim Thorne started the Poetry Cup in Launceston in 1985.
The concept was brilliantly in its simplicity.
An original poem, performed by the author, lasting no longer than sixty seconds. The winner judged by audience approval using the basic technology of a decibel metre and a Stopwatch. (more…)
2017 Andrew McMillan Emerging Writer’s Residency
New board members
The NT Writers’ Centre AGM was held on May 29, 2017 and the NTWC 2016 Annual Report was presented and accepted, along with the financial audit. As per the constitution, all board positions were vacated and a new board was re-elected.
Fortunately, most of the previous board members were nominated again, so the NTWC will retain their wisdom and experience. Long-time board member Fred van’t Sand was able to re-join the board after taking a year off, and the NTWC welcomed three brand new board members: Christian Bok, David Ketley and Carolyn Mison-Smith. The NTWC board for the next 12 months is:
Book Club Trivia Night
Thursday, July 13, 6.30 for 7pm start at Trailer Boat Club, Fannie Bay.
It’s a night that will see book clubs pitted against each other to see who’s actually been reading the books, and who’s just been going along for the wine and gossip. (more…)
2017 NT Writers’ Festival–Audience Survey
To all the wonderful audience members who made our 2017 NT Writers’ Festival such a success, we would love your feedback!
Please follow the below link to complete our Audience Survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XBNBJ3T
We look forward to hearing your thoughts and making it all happen again next time!
AGM, 29 May 2017
The Annual General Meeting of the NT Writers’ Centre will be held on Monday, 29 May at 5.30pm sharp.
NT Literary Awards
The 2017 NT Literary Awards are now open for entries. There are seven categories with a prize pool of more than $5000! Entries close May 14. For more information to to https://nt.gov.au/leisure/arts-culture-heritage/northern-territory-literary-awards
Specialist book sale
The NTWC has a number of books in specialist areas which we’re selling to free up room in our library. All of these books are $10, or 2 for $15. All are in mint condition from publisher. Email executive@ntwriters.com.au if you are interested. You can pick them up from our Darwin office or we can post them to you (postage costs extra). We can take cash, credit card or EFTPOS.
Calling Festival Volunteers
Want to get involved in the NT Writers’ Festival–Alice Springs, 18-21 May 2017? We are currently seeking Festival volunteers. (more…)
Festival Satellite Sessions
Are you based outside of Alice Springs and interested in being audience to the NT Writers’ Festival 2017? There may be a participating venue near you.
For the first time ever, the NT Writers’ Centre is trialling Satellite Sessions, bringing festival sessions livestreamed directly from the NT Writers’ Festival to libraries and othe
Featuring the Festival’s Saturday program of panels, author talks and presentations with writers, songwomen and storytellers from the NT and beyond. Satellite audiences will be able to participate in Q&A sessions live.
This year’s theme is Iwerre-Atherre | Crossings.
The following libraries and organisations are currently confirmed to hold Festival Satellite Sessions:
Barkly Regional Arts, Tennant Creek
Saturday 20 May, 9:15am-5:15pm
Sunday 21 May, 9:40am-5:15pm
Batchelor Institute Library, Batchelor
Saturday 20 May, 9:15am-5:15pm
Sunday 21 May, 9:40am-5:15pm
Borroloola Library
Saturday 20 May, 9:15am-5:15pm
Sunday 21 May, 9:40am-5:15pm
Darwin City Library, Civic Centre
Saturday 20 May, 9:15am-5:15pm
Ngukurr Arts Centre
Saturday 20 May, 9:15am-5:15pm
Palmerston Library
Saturday 20 May, 10am-1pm
Sunday 21 May, 1-4pm
Port Augusta Library
(special SA guests)
Saturday 20 May, 10am-1pm
Sunday 21 May, 1:45-5:15pm
Click Here to see a current copy of the Satellite Sessions 17–Program
Congratulations–Hachette Mentorship winners
Congratulations to:
Melissa Rowe–Darwin
&
Jacqui Brady–Alice Springs
Winners of the 2016 NT Writers’ Centre/Hachette Mentoring Program. These writers’ manuscripts have been selected to be read and developed by editor and publisher, Sophie Hamley.
The NT Writers’ Centre hopes to offer this opportunity to members again in 2017.
First Writers Announced | 2017 NT Writers’ Festival–Alice Springs
Announcing the first line-up of writers joining us for the 2017 NT Writers’ Festival–Alice Springs. (more…)
Charlotte Wood book winners!
The winners of our book giveaway Charlotte Wood’s “The Writer’s Room” are Emma Masters, Glenda McGhee, Rachel Barnett and Barbara Eather. Congratulations! Thanks go to Allen & Unwin. And thanks to all the people who renewed their membership in November. Although you’ve missed out on the book, a copy of our new magazine “Imprint” will be in the post next week!
