Yaraan a passionate teacher and advocate in the continuing of our cultural knowledge practices, orally been handed down sustained cultural knowledge. Yaraan has been participating in community events, programs and festivals since she was a young girl including Mallacoota Festival, Tarerer Festival, Rainbow Serpent Festival, and ‘Calling Out Ceremony’ for the Possum Cloak Story at Light in Winter Festival at Federation Square in July 2016. Yaraan is traditional dancer, firekeeper, storyteller, pyrographer environmental and language activist, and language teacher. Strong in her learnings, her vibrant and compelling teachings will inspire deep appreciation and understanding of family and culture.
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Wednesday 21 June, 6pm
On Being Published
Learn about the multiple perspectives, considerations and voices that went into the telling of Sasha’s matriarchal family stories and about the rigorous, collaborative editing and publishing process.

Monday 19 June, 10am-4pm
Masterclass: Genre Fiction
Join this group of remarkable writers for a day of everything genre fiction.

Saturday 17 June, 12:30pm
Victoria Hannan: Structure and Boundaries
How does a good story become a great novel? Victoria Hannan, author of Kokomo and Marshmallow, will explore the role of structure in bringing stories to life.

Friday 23 June, 5:30pm
Writers Toolbox: Finding your Workflow
Four evenings of professional development sessions for aspiring and seasoned writers alike who wish to dig into the nuts and bolts of being a professional writer.
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