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When
SundayApril 7
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where
Civic Playhouse
375 Hunter St
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tickets
$30/$20 livestream+ Transaction fee
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Sh*tty First Drafts: On Creative Practice
Three beloved authors discuss overcoming fear and self-doubt to tap into the magic of storytelling. Emily Perkins, Christos Tsiolkas and Charlotte Wood speak with Kate Mildenhall about their creative practice and learning to let go.
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The Speakers
Emily Perkins
Three beloved authors discuss overcoming fear and self-doubt to tap into the magic of storytelling. Emily Perkins, Christos Tsiolkas and Charlotte Wood speak with Kate Mildenhall about their creative practice…
Kate Mildenhall
Three beloved authors discuss overcoming fear and self-doubt to tap into the magic of storytelling. Emily Perkins, Christos Tsiolkas and Charlotte Wood speak with Kate Mildenhall about their creative practice…
Christos Tsiolkas
Three beloved authors discuss overcoming fear and self-doubt to tap into the magic of storytelling. Emily Perkins, Christos Tsiolkas and Charlotte Wood speak with Kate Mildenhall about their creative practice…
Charlotte Wood
Three beloved authors discuss overcoming fear and self-doubt to tap into the magic of storytelling. Emily Perkins, Christos Tsiolkas and Charlotte Wood speak with Kate Mildenhall about their creative practice…
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