A celebration of readers, writers and libraries

Dear Reader, an action-packed literature festival, is on again this September at Beerwah.

The Festival, presented by Sunshine Coast Libraries, is a great way for both lovers of books and aspiring authors to read, listen and learn from successful authors while connecting with the community.

Held at the Beerwah Heart Precinct, the event is part of the annual Horizon Festival and tickets are now on sale.

Sunshine Coast Council Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said the day had something for everyone, whether that be participating in the literary scavenger hunt, meeting notable authors for book signings or simply chatting to other book lovers.

“You can come along and enjoy everything the day has to offer, or if you’re an aspiring author join one of the hands-on writing sessions happening during the day for a low cost,” Cr Law said.

“Join a crime fiction masterclass with Jack Roney, a how-to-write-a-picture-book session with Dhana Fox, or a workshop on publishing your book with Rachael Bermingham.”

Meet and mingle with successful local authors, join exciting storytelling sessions, find your next great read, and immerse yourself in a range of fun activities for all ages at the Book Emporium.

WHAT:

Dear Reader Book Emporium:
Date: Saturday, September 2
Time: Noon–4pm
Location: Beerwah Library and Heart Precinct
Price: Free

Dear Reader Creative Writing Workshops:
Date: Saturday, September 2
Time: 9.30am – 4pm
Location: Beerwah Library and Heart Precinct
Price: Aspiring authors can attend a series of creative writing and publishing workshops for $22 per session (plus booking fee). Sessions available include:

• 9.30-10.30am Memoir Writing - Dr Paul Williams
• 9.30-10.30am Plotting a Page Turner - Melanie Myers
• 10.45 -11.45am Crime Fiction Masterclass - Jack Roney
• 10.45-11.45am Writing in the Self-Help Space - Sheridan Stewart
• Noon - 1pm Writing Romance basics - Ally Blake
• Noon - 1pm Publishing your book - Rachael Bermingham
• 1.15-2.15pm Social Media Marketing Your Book - Stacey McEwan
• 1.15-2.15pm Unscripted Screenwriting - Dan Munday
• 2.30-3.30pm How to Write a Picture Book - Dhana Fox.

To secure your place and purchase Creative Writing Workshop tickets visit the Horizon website.

To view the complete program visit Sunshine Coast Libraries website.