Best Writes4Women and Listen Up Podcasting Podcasts (2025)

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WWF 2019 "Dicey Topics Live" 57:47

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In this one-off live special of Dicey Topics BENJAMIN LAW gets CLEMENTINE FORD, STEPHANIE WOOD and JESS HILL to bare all about SEX, DEATH and RELIGION In Good Weekend magazine every Saturday, Benjamin Law interviews prominent people – artists, designers, businesspeople, actors, scientists, athletes, politicians – about private topics: (1) sex; (2) …

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WWF 2019 "On Shame" 57:58

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FEATURING: Lee Kofman, Luke Carman, Stephanie Wood, Jess Hill, Gala Vanting Shame is one of the most pervasive and tough human emotions. How does shame reshape us? And how can we extricate ourselves from its abyss? Writers’ best works, though, often dwell in the caves of shame, and for them shame can be a reliable barometer to detect those urgent s…

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WWF 2019 "What Do We Want from Education?" 49:19

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FEATURING: Jane Caro, Benjamin Law, Kirli Saunders, Gabbie Stroud, Rhiannon Hall This panel ask the question: what do we want from education? Do we want our children to master basic skills, or do we want our children to be critical thinkers? Do we want our children to be curious and creative? Do we want our young people to be kind? What is the purp…

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WWF 2019 "The White Girl" 46:30

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TONY BIRCH talks to LUKE CARMAN about his Miles Franklin shortlisted book "THE WHITE GIRL" In The White Girl, Miles-Franklin-shortlisted author Tony Birch shines a spotlight on the 1960s and the devastating government policy of taking Indigenous children from their families. Odette Brown has lived her whole life on the fringes of a small country to…

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WWF 2019 "Losing the Plot" 55:17

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This panel explores how mental health informs the writing process (and vice versa), the lived experience in first person memoir and poetry, and the power of reclaiming language from institutions. Quinn Eades, Helena Fox and Sam Twyford-Moore join David Stavanger to discuss their work and the fine line between page and prescription. SHOWNOTES: Write…

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WWF 2019 "Sex is Weird for Everyone" 53:18

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It’s not just you. We’re all feeling it. The strange materiality of bodies, our ever-unfolding understanding of the psycho-physiology of our fantasies, traumas, attachments and our intimate windows into the lives of others in a culture of oversharing. Let’s explore the weird, wonderful and wrong of it all. FEATURING: Gala Vanting, Clementine Ford, …

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Scone 2020 "Ethics in an Age of Doubt" 56:21

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You don’t have to look far today to find ethical failures causing widespread social disruption: fake news, the growing power of tech companies, dishonest political campaigning, child sex abuse scandals and cover ups within religious institutions and the rise of alt-right agitators giving new license to racism, misogyny and hatred. What are the buil…

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WWF 2019 "Navigating Inherited Christianity" 46:40

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When you're born into a religious family, how do you navigate your inherited ideas about God and build an identity that makes sense to you? At this event, author a former Christian pastor and PhD student examining the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in the evangelical church in Australia, a multi-award winning Australian poet and the son of a highly r…

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WWF 2019 "First Nations Writers- Speaking Truth" 52:35

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Join celebrated First Nations Writers as they discuss the importance of speaking their truth to honour identity, culture, language and country in our literary landscape and broader society. FEATURING: KIRLI SAUNDERS, TONY BIRCH AND ALISON WHITTAKER SHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivals http://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/ Facebook - @Writes4Festival…

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WWF 2019 "Gendered Violence, Media and the Law" 52:46

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How do we turn social progress into legal change, and which really comes first? How much power do we have as individuals? Let's get beyond the echo-chamber and into constructive ideas. FEATURING: CLEMENTINE FORD, GALA VANTING AND JESS HILL SHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivals http://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/ Facebook - @Writes4Festivals Twitter…

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Scone 2020 - "History, Politics and Big Interviews" 49:23

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There could not be a more relevant conversation for Journalism and The Australian media than this one between respected journalists Kerry O'Brien and Phillip Adams. Kerry weighs in candidly and forcefully on the closure of AAP, the AFP raid on the ABC, the future of journalism as a craft in Australia and the dangers of a Murdoch run press. Gripping…

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SCONE 2020 "Covid19 - What Does it Mean?" 1:04:08

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Covid19 hit Australia in a significant way at the exact same time as the Scone Literary Festival was taking place. As a result Scone could very well be the last live writing festival in 2020. To tackle the problem of the Coronavirus head on Scone arranged this panel to tackle the question of what it all really means? from the psychological, medical…

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Storyfest 2019 "Weaving History Through Stories" 59:58

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Female highwaywomen and the Estonian underground may not sound like they have much in common but each reveals a story of women tested by adversity. One when transported to Australia where she must forge a new life and a new identity. The other when Stalin’s brutal red army crushes everything in its path. Join Lauren Chater, author of the bestseller…

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Storyfest 2019 "The Power of Sound" 1:03:00

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’s narration of Girt is one of Audible Australia's bestselling audio books of all time. Rolling Stone declared his Australian history podcast, Rum, Rebels & Ratbags, one of 2016’s hottest podcasts. documented her path to publication in The First Time Podcast. is co-host, of the top-rating podcast So You Want To Be A Writer. Join them as they discus…

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WWF 2019 "Water: Blue Ecologies" 46:00

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In this panel, UOW academics and writers will discuss their collaborative project ‘Blue Ecologies’which uses water as a starting point to develop creative and critical work that responds to the bodies of water in our local environment, and that also reflects on our relationships on a planetary scale. In the Illawarra, the culture and kinship of Abo…

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WWF 2019 "Backlash: When Women Speak Their Truth" 51:19

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This panel explores the intersectional discrimination that Indigenous, refugee, Muslim and women of colour experience when speaking their truth, with a focus on women writers who experience backlash as a result of speaking out against injustice. Featuring: Michele Seminara, Saba Vasefi, Ruby Hamad, Alison Whittaker SHOWNOTES: Writes4Festivals http:…

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Storyfest 2019 "Unforgettable Settings" 1:00:46

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So often, we talk about landscape as character and how setting informs the story. Join Candice FoxRobert HollingworthandKaren Viggers as they discuss how place is central to their storytelling and is so much more than a mere location. Hosted by Inga Simpson., If you like this episode of the Writes4Festivals podcast, check out all of our episodes at…

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WWF 2019 "Let the Light In: Truth & Vulnerability In YA" 40:12

5+ y ago40:12

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Two raw and poetic YA fiction authors in conversation with bookseller on the things that matter. From mental healthLorin Elizabeth and feminism, to secretly loving your mum, and explore the ways in which teen fiction honours growth and trust between characters and readers alike.Helena FoxErin Gough If you want to hear all the best sessions from the…

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WWF 2019 "Literature, Creativity and the Manus Prison Theory" 52:00

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Join award winning author and activist, , in conversation Behrouz Boochaniwith his translator Omid Tofighian and author Mark Isaacs. is an autobiographical account of Behrouz Boochani's perilous journey to Christmas Island and his subsequent incarceration in an Australian government immigration detention facility on Manus Island. No Friend But the …

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Storyfest 2019 "We're Not Getting Any Younger" 59:32

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They call it the Sandwich Generation. Adult children juggling children of their own, work and ageing parents. In her latest book, journalist reveals society’s discomfort with the stark realities of ageing, disease and death in a culture that celebrates eternal youth. As a GP, knows only too well what ageing looks like. Drawing on personal experienc…

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Wollongong Writer's Festival 2019 Minisode 13:48

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The Wollongong Writer's Festival launches this week, running from 22-24 Nov and Writes4Festivals will be podcasting it all! In the latest episode of the Writes4Women podcast, Festival Director, Chloe Higgins, chats about how they came up with the Wollongong Writer's Festival and how it has grown in 6 years from a $300 lark to a 3 day literary power…

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Storyfest 2019 "The Art of Forgetting" 54:24

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In a live version of his popular 2017 TedX talk, David Hunt argues that in order for Australia to understand who we are, we must embrace the good and bad in our history.The Art of Forgetting, David is the author of the bestselling, award-winning, and the sequel, . He writes regularly about Australia’s past for the national newspapers and talks abou…

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Storyfest 2019 "Accidental Feminists" 1:01:59

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Born in the 50s and 60s, they faced the future armed with the pill, free education and the chance to earn their own paycheque. But it's been a long row to hoe and there's still plenty of work to do to make this a better, fairer world. Join in conversation with Meredith Jaffe as they discuss Jane’s latest non-fiction book .Jane Caro Accidental Femin…

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Storyfest 2019 "Becoming a Bestseller" 1:00:49

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Natasha Lester swapped a career in marketing to become a writer. Her first two novels were works of literary fiction but Lester found her passions lay in writing historical fiction. Since 2016, she has published a string of novels but it is that rocketed Lester to international acclaim. She chats with Suzanne Leal about the journey, the surprises, …

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Storyfest 19 "Searching Out The Bundian Way" 51:40

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Naturalist, poet and seasoned bushwalker worked for over a decade to uncover the Bundian Way, a 380-kilometre ancient pathway from Mount Kosciuszko to the New South Wales far south coast, used by both the Aboriginal people of the area and the earliest British arrivals. John collaborated with the Eden Aboriginal Land Council to survey and researchin…

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SCONE 18 "Diversity in Australian Literature" 45:53

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discuss the importance and reality of diversity in Australian literature. Shokoofeh Azar, Hanna Kay, Larry Boyd Hosted by Sally Blackwood If you like this episode of the Writes4Festivals podcast, check out all of our episodes at http://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/ OR SUBSCRIBE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your …

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Storyfest 19 "Criminal Minds" 1:40:56

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The first session from the first ever Storyfest in Milton is here and it is a doozy! All about what does go on inside the mind of a crime writer. Are they are constantly murdering people in their sleep. Or maybe they trawl the internet for hours searching for despicable inspirations. Who better to ask than three of Australia's bestselling crime wri…

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SCONE 18 "The Highlights and Lowlifes of Crime" 44:38

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How does an author approach writing about crime? How do they research and develop their characters? How much is fact and how much is fiction? In this session about their often dark journeys into the underbelly of crime.Meg Keneally, Dorothy Johnston, Richard Anderson, Chief Inspector Guy Guiana talk to Kate McClymont If you like this episode of the…

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SCONE 18 "Historical Fact or Fiction?" 45:09

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In this panel from the Scone Literary Festival 2018, Meg Keneally, Ross McMullin and Caroline Beecham Author talk with Bill Howley about turning the fertile ground of historical fact into fiction. If you like this episode of the Writes4Festivals podcast, check out all of our episodes at http://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/ OR SUBSCRIBE …

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Storyfest Launch With Markus Zusak 1:26:07

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In celebration of the very first Storyfest which will be happening in Milton from 21-23 June 2019, we are re-releasing the Storyfest launch from last year with Markus Zusak. Tickets are still available for some events, snatch them up at www.storyfest.org.au Storyfest has launched with an almighty bang, featuring the voice and stories of almighty au…

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SCONE 18 "The Magic and Power of Patrick White's Literary Legacy" 56:00

6y ago56:00

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The opening conversation at the 2018 Scone Literary Festival is David Marr talking to Phillip Adams about Patrick White's literary legacy and the privilege of being the one to write his biography. If you like this episode of the Writes4Festivals podcast, check out all of our episodes at http://www.writes4women.com/writes4festivals/ OR SUBSCRIBE at …

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NYWF 2018 "Between Memory and Now" 1:12:06

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This episode contains content about murder and sexual violence against women. If this is in anyway triggering for you please contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 for support. TRIGGER WARNING: In this deeply personal and moving session six of our best young writers read about and expose the self in its various forms. Between m…

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NYWF 2018 "Nailed It!" 47:04

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In a special "LIVE" edition of James' Colley's tongue bitingly funny podcast, "Nailed It", four artists share their pet peeves and the hill they’ll die on. Hosted by James Colley featuring Eamonn Marra, Chloe Escott, Roj Amedi and Alistair Baldwin doing stand up guaranteed to make you laugh. If you like this episode of the Writes4Festivals podcast,…

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NYWF 2018 "Being Edited" 50:36

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Anupama Pilbrow, Nayuka Gorrie and Hella Ibrahim talk about the process of having your work edited and how much more difficult it can be when you’re an Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, POC and/or CALD writer, working with majority white institutions. We invite these exceptional writers and editors to discuss the editorial process, best approache…

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NYWF 2018 "Nothing About Us Without Us" 1:14:41

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One of the unique highlights of the National Young Writers Festival in Newcastle is their Late Night Readings, where young writers reflecting all sectors of society and creativity, courageously get up in front of a bunch of strangers and read their work. This is one of the most important and impressive of the Late Night Readings from the 2018 festi…

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Mudgee Readers' Festival 2018 "Beautiful Revolutionary" 45:21

6y ago45:21

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Author of "The Love of a Bad Man", Laura Elizabeth Woollett, talks to Sharelle Fellows about her thrilling novel "Beautiful Revolutionary", which explores what happens to a young couple caught in the orbit of Jim Jones and The People's Temple. A fictional take on one of history's most unbelievable and tragic moments. SHOW NOTES: Mudgee Readers' Fes…

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Mudgee Reader's Festival 2018 "Walkley Award Winning Stories" 58:02

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Two Walkley Award winning journalists and a Young Walkley nominated satirist discuss the job of unearthing and dissecting the news. Kate Wild, James Colley and Caroline Overington talk hard hitting revelations, political intrigue and stories ripe for satire with ABC Western Plains manager, Nick Lowther. NOTE: Apologies on the audio quality on this …

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Storyfest 2019 Launch With Markus Zusak 1:26:07

6+ y ago1:26:07

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Storyfest 2019 has launched with an almighty bang, featuring the voice and stories of almighty author, Markus Zusak. In this special episode of the W4W podcast Markus is in conversation with Storyfest organiser, Suzanne Leal, chatting about his brand spanking, much anticipated, new book "Bridge of Clay". Storyfest is a storytelling festival launchi…

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Feminist Writers Festival 2018 "Evelyn Araluen Minisode" 12:14

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Ahead of Invasion Day on the 26th January, the Feminist Writers Festival presents this snippet of Evelyn Araluen, from the opening night of the Feminist Writers Festival Melb 2018, where she discusses the "Legacy Books"books that have shaped her and her feminism. Listen to all of the sessions from the Feminist Writers Festival 2018 Melbourne and Sy…

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Mudgee Readers' Festival 2018 "The Narrative" 47:36

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Australian storytelling dates back 65,000 years and continues to evolve, from the Dreamtime to contemporary art. Gamilaroi artist Paris Norton talks to Paul Collis and Aleshia Lonsdale about the Aboriginal storytelling voice, it's history, politics and contemporary incarnation. #MRF18 #MRF2018 #writing #reading #writingfestivals #writngnsw #createn…

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Mudgee Readers Festival 2018 "A Writer's Work" 54:28

6+ y ago54:28

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Writers talk about the jobs they do when they aren't writing and the jobs they had before they picked up a pen. Hear how their work informs, influences and occasionally hinders, their writing lives. Featuring James Colley, Inga Simpson, Kate Wild, and hasted by Summer Land #MRF18 #MRF2018 #writing #reading #writingfestivals #writngnsw #creatensw Fo…

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Feminist Writers Festival (SYD) 2018 "It's Personal: Feminism And Narrative Non-Fiction" 1:16:43

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Can writing about women's real lives effect social change? Join the panel as they discuss how their work challenges stereotypes about women's nonfiction writing, and the power of the personal in illustrating wider points about social, political and cultural phenomena. With Anne Summers, Siv Parker, Fiona Wright and chair Zoya Patel. Listen to all o…

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Feminist Writers Festival (SYD) 2018 "Resist: Words For The Feminist Activist" 1:25:03

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Writing has always been a powerful way to challenge and subvert norms. In this session, these prolific activists discuss their work, and how writing and activism work in tandem - as well as sharing how to create real change through words. FEATURING Eva Cox, Winnie Dunn, Christine Milne, Shirleene Robinson and chair, Cristy Clark. WRITES4FESTIVALS a…

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Feminist Writers Festival (SYD) 2018 "Legacy Books" 1:18:14

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Leading writers look to the past, present and future, as they ruminate on the feminist texts that have made an impact on themselves and Australia's cultural landscape. With Erin Gough, Kerryn Goldsworthy, Foong Ling Kong, Ruby Hamad and Rebecca Shaw Listen to all of the FWF 2018 podcast episodes at www.writes4women.com or www.feministwritersfestiva…

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Feminist Writers Festival (SYD) 2018 "Pitch Me!" 1:06:56

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There's been a surge in online publishing about feminism and gender in the past five years. Meet some of the editors and publishers behind it and find out about the publishing choices they make, what they are trying to do differently, and maybe even how you can pitch to them! With Candice Chung (SBS Life), Wendy Tuohy (Daily Life), Lucy Watson (Arc…

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Feminist Writers Festival (SYD) 2018 "Why Women Read Fiction And Men Don't" 1:19:56

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With Debra Adelaide, Anna Funder, Dr Anita Heiss and chair Kerryn Goldsworthy. It's a universally acknowledged truth that women read more fiction than men...but why? For women who experience the majority of the emotional and mental load of managing families, homes and relationships, the novel seems poised as an ideal form to explore this terrain - …

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Mudgee Readers Festival 2018 "Waiting For Elijah With Kate Wild" 56:39

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Waiting for Elijah is an account of a tragedy that didn't have to happen - the 2009 shooting go 24 year old Elijah Holcombe by a police officer in Armidale. It is also an intense, forensic deconstruction of the extended legal proceedings that followed and a heartbreaking portrait of a family's grief. Kate Wild and Sharelle Fellows discuss this comp…

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Feminist Writers Festival (SYD) 2018 "Writing And Speaking Indigenous Lives" 1:14:33

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With Laura Murphy-Oates, Nardi Simpson, Alison Whittaker and chair Brooke Boney. Indigenous storytelling has a long, rich and varied tradition that has been overshadowed by colonial narratives and appropriated by white settler representations of Aboriginal experience. As Indigenous writers are rewriting their stories, our guests reveal how their wr…

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Feminist Writers Festival (SYD) 2018 "Writing (Re)Productively" 1:29:53

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With Gabrielle Blair, Mehreen Faruqi, Angela Williamson and chair Ann Brassil. Feminism has key concerns around equality, violence and bodily autonomy, and there's one area where those three concerns collide: our reproductive rights. Hear from three fearless women working at the frontline: Dr Mehreen Faruqi MP, who's working tirelessly at a state a…

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Feminist Writers Festival (SYD) 2018 "Anne Summers Unfettered And Alive." 1:08:00

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Anne Summers in conversation with Julia Baird about her new book, Unfettered and Alive: A Memoir. Dr Anne Summers AO has been defying expectations her entire life. Her extraordinary career as a journalist, author, policy maker, activist, bureaucrat, board member, editor and publisher, has seen her travel the world, leading feminist debate, advising…

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