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Last chance to apply for Hidden Nerve 2026! Applications close Wednesday 18 February.

Join us for Reading Like A Critic with Beejay Silcox! A critic is more than an incisive reader; they are a bridge-builder, connecting text, history, author, & audience. Step inside Arborescence by Rhett Davis with a trusted critic as your guide. events.humanitix.com/reading-like-a…

MARION presents The ACT Literary Awards annually to recognise and celebrate the achievements of writers from the ACT and surrounding regions. The 2026 Awards are open to books published in 2025 by writers based in the ACT and surrounding areas. marion.ink/awards-2026

Join MARION and The Australian Centre for Children's Literature to hear acclaimed Children's author Margaret Wild talk, with Q&A to follow. Margaret's manuscripts & the artwork from Margaret & Ann James’ picture book, The Midnight Gang, will be on display! events.humanitix.com/margaret-wild-…

Town Hall Monday 9th February 5.30om

Presenting Hidden Nerve 2026, an online program all about prose. This year’s presenters are Cadance Bell, Michael Brissenden, Isobelle Carmody, Rhett Davis, Angie Faye Martin, Omar Musa, Alice Pung & Hayley Scrivenor, with facilitator Beejay Silcox. marion.ink/hidden-nerve-26

Our January Focus On features books by Emily Adrian, Michael Brissenden, editors Anna Chang and Alice Grundy, Kate Flaherty, Anna North, and Maggie Shapley! Check out these & more: marion.ink/focus-on #FocusOn @annachang @alicektg @katejflaherty

Our December Focus On features books by Erik Eklund, Emily Gallagher, ed. by Natalie King & Iwantja Arts, Daniel O'Malley, Caroline Palmer, & Peter Papathanasiou! Check out these & more: marion.ink/focus-on #FocusOn @peteplastic @HachetteAus @HarperCollinsAU @thamesandhudson

Nigel Featherstone is an award-winning novelist, librettist and now playwright based in Goulburn. Nigel spoke to MARION before rehearsals commenced for The Story of the Oars, an evocative 'mystery with music' which will premiere 19–21 Sept @thestreetcbr marion.ink/interviews-mar…

Our September Focus On features books by Liz Cameron, Judith Nangala Crispin, Rhett Davis, Edmund Goldrick, Meredith Hambrock, & Robert Macklin with John Gray. Check out these & more marion.ink/focus-on #focuson @PanteraPress @PuncherWattmann @HachetteAus @ecwpress @nlagovau

We’re on the hunt for a part-time Administration and Events Coordinator! Could that be you? MARION is seeking an experienced and motivated individual who feels at home with all things literary to join our team! marion.ink/news/join-our-… @ArtsHub @BplusPNews

MARION is celebrating 30 yrs with a Spring/Summer season of writerly adventures. First up is the brilliant academic, writer, & broadcaster Kim Huynh ❤️ Join him to explore Ways of Writing & Engaging with Others in this half day workshop. 🎟️ Tickets: events.humanitix.com/writing-differ…

Join award-winning author Peter Papathanasiou for Hidden Nerve: Sharpening. This winter, we turn our focus to the foundations of fiction writing: structure, plot & character. Peter's session will cover Plot Development. Refine your craft with HIDDEN NERVE: marion.ink/hidden-nerve-2…

Presenting the Winter Season of Hidden Nerve: Sharpening! Held over 3 Saturday mornings Hidden Nerve: Sharpening will feature Irfan Master on Character Development, Peter Papathanasiou on Plot Development, and Irma Gold on Editing Essentials Book now: marion.ink/hidden-nerve-2…

How would $5000 change your writing practice? There's less than 2 weeks to make your submission for the Anne Edgeworth Fellowship for an emerging writer in the Canberra Region worth up to $5000 to advance the recipient's writing development. Head to our bio for more info!

MARION is honoured to launch the inaugural Finding Beauty Poetry Prize for emerging poets. This prize has been established in memory of Roger Green, an environmental advocate, writer and editor, lover of poetry, and thinker. Find out more: marion.ink/finding-beauty…

Our November Focus On has arrived! This month we feature work by Andrew Geoffrey Kwabena Moss, @SaraSalehTweets , Paul Kildea, Darren Rix & @CraigCormick, Tamara Jacka and Trish Burgess. Find these plus the rest of our picks this month at: marion.ink/focus-on

Ready to demystify the world of publishing? Join us for LaunchPad, a dynamic two-day program designed to give you the tools and insider knowledge you need to successfully navigate the publishing industry. Held in person, at the National Archives of Australia on Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 November 2024, LaunchPad brings together three highly respected sector professionals: • Melinda Smith on Grant-Writing • Mary Cunnane on Pitching to Publishers • Siang Lu on Navigating the Publishing Industry Throughout the weekend, you’ll gain practical, actionable insights that can turn your publishing dreams into reality. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to kickstart your journey. Tickets are limited—secure your place today! @naagovau @SkylarksRising @MelindaLSmith

Our October Focus On is here! Every month we bring you our picks from in and around our region and our team reads. This month our Focus On features works by ed. Jeanine Leane and Ellen van Neerven, Theodore Ell, Barrina South, Don Delillo, Chris Hansen, and Peter Rees! Find these books, plus the rest of our picks at marion.ink/focus-on @UQPbooks @AllenAndUnwin @MacmillanAus

Good morning writers, readers & literature-lovers! 🥰 Today's fabulous prize pack is packed full of: A Big River Sampler Pack from Big River Distilling Co. Issue 4 of Aniko Press A $100 voucher for Book Lore A book pack from @FremantlePress A 1-year subscription to @GriffithReview A book pack from @PanteraPress A $20 @harry_hartog (ANU) gift voucher And a collection of poetry books from @UpswellP For the love of words, join @marion_writers or, if you're already a member donate $40 or more, for your chance to win! 💫 marion.ink/prizes