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Congratulations to the Writers Unleashed Committee for a wonderful job with the festival!
​Photos of the 2017 festival will be up on this website soon.

Our Writers' Unleashed Picture Book
Writing Competition 2017
winners has been announced.
Please go to our competitions page for details.

Welcome to the official website for 
 
Writers Unleashed! 

Proudly brought to you by

 the Fellowship of Australian Writers, Sutherland Shire

Writers Unleashed Festival 2017
was held on Saturday, 19th August

For many years, writers and readers from Sydney and beyond have relied on Writers Unleashed to bring interesting and thought-provoking presentations and workshops to them. 
 
On Saturday, 19 August the Writers Unleashed Festival featured the best in Australian talent. We look forward to doing it again for all of you in 2018. 

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About Us

The Sutherland Shire Writers’ Festival, known as Writers Unleashed, is a growing community and literary event. 

From humble beginnings, we have expanded our program to incorporate workshops, book launches and publishing consultations as well as the author talks and book signings.

With a strong focus on the promotion and support of Australian writers and publishers, the festival also aims to educate and encourage aspiring writers and illustrators.

Many of our presenters are at the top of their field, though we also love to promote newly emerging talents. The topics and genres of books and literature presented aim to reflect the diversity of writers within Australia. 

This year we will be running sessions concurrently in 3 rooms, devoted to presentations by Children's writers,  YA writers and Adult Writers. There also will be panel discussions at the final session.