The impulse for writers to share their lives is strong; almost as strong as the impulse to keep them hidden. Four writers explore how they have publicly revealed themselves, while at the same time avoiding the limelight, distancing themselves from their work or even insisting on complete anonymity.
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Alice Pung, Chloe Emerson, Clementine Ford, Gabrielle Carey, Luke You

There are many fine breakfasts to be had in Newcastle. There are many fine writers to be encountered at TiNA. Poached or scrambled? Prose or spontaneously rambled? Kick-start your days with a big bowl of morning writing, facilitated by Tom Keily. Are you ready to order?
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Tom Keily, You

Construct compelling narratives from hours of interviews. Transform crazy life-episodes into great feature stories. Write film reviews that are more like surreal short stories. And more! Featuring constructive advice and inspiring readings from our panellists.
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Anna Funder, Anna Krien, Doug Hendrie, Jane York, Jay Lim, Jeff Sparrow

Is the past really another country? Not if youâ??re prepared to create it for yourself. Writers and historians who are obsessed with bygone times get stuck into the politics of representation and ask: what happens when we write creative, subjective, or just plain inaccurate historical stories?
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Courtney Collins, David Mence, Samia Hossain, Tom Doig

Welcome the evening as programmed workshoppers make way for unanticipated random brilliance. Upstairs in the Festival Clubâ??s pre-party drawing room. The right Honourable Tom Keily presiding.
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Tom Keily, You