How do you make room in your life for the poems that you read and write? In this one-to-one session, you’ll be able to bring along one of your own poems to discuss with writer, editor and poet Felicity Plunkett.
Felicity’s expertise and gentle guidance makes her one of Varuna’s most sought after mentors. In this 30-minute session, you can ask questions and receive feedback on your work, finding sustenance and inspiration for your creative practice.
Felicity Plunkett is a poet and critic. She is the author of A Kinder Sea (UQP), Vanishing Point (UQP) and the chapbook Seastrands (Vagabond) and editor of Thirty Australian Poets (UQP). She is a widely published writer of reviews, essays and the occasional short story. She has a PhD from the University of Sydney, and was awarded an Excellence in Teaching Award during her years teaching full-time in universities. She was Poetry Editor with University of Queensland Press and has extensive experience as a mentor and creative editor. She was Chief Examiner of NSW’s HSC English Extension course for five years and also mentors students and teachers.
Sessions on Saturday 2 November 2024:
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
The Cultural Centre is wheelchair accessible, but please email hello@bluemountainswritersfestival.com.au if you have any other accessibility requirements.
Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival will have Auslan interpreters available for the Festival and will schedule them into sessions on request. Please complete the Auslan request question at checkout.
Workshop Ticket Information
Workshop tickets are not included in the gold, silver or bronze passes and can be purchased below: