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Sydney Writers' Festival

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Australia's largest celebration of literature, stories and ideas. Bringing together the world's best authors, leading public intellectuals, scientists, journalists and more. Subscribe to our channel for new releases.

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Latest Episodes

This trio of Australian literary talents make writing a family affair.

The Moriarty sisters, Jaclyn (the Kingdom and Empires series), Liane (Here One Moment, Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers) and Nicola (Every Last Suspect and The Fifth L... more

Every family has a secret but not every family has a memoirist to reveal it to the world.

Writer and former restaurant reviewer Candice Chung’s memoir Chinese Parents Don’t Say I Love You is a tender account of reconnecting with her family and bre... more

Space, in all its awe-inspiring, mind-blowing expanse, is still the final frontier.

Its greatness and grandness force us to reflect on our humanity, our existence and our place within the universe.

In Samantha Harvey’s Booker Prize–winning Orbita... more

After a lifetime of bringing Shakespeare’s female characters to life on stage, multi-award-winning British actor Harriet Walter lends them her pen in She Speaks!. 

Shining a new light on classic stories, Harriet writes between the lines of some of ... more

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Recent Guests

Liane Moriarty
Bestselling author known for titles such as 'Big Little Lies' and 'What Alice Forgot'
Episode: The Moriarty Sisters
Jaclyn Moriarty
Author of bestselling novels for children and adults, including 'Feeling Sorry for Celia'
Episode: The Moriarty Sisters
Nicola Moriarty
Author known for works such as 'You Need to Know' and 'Free Falling'
Episode: The Moriarty Sisters
Samantha Harvey
Award-winning author known for her book 'Orbital'.
Episode: Out of This World
Ceridwen Dovey
Author of 'Only the Astronauts', exploring the emotional connections to space objects.
Episode: Out of This World
Rumaan Alam
Author of four novels including Leave the World Behind and Entitlement
Episode: Rumaan Alam's American Dream
Ferdia Lennon
Irish writer and novelist, author of 'Glorious Exploits'
Episode: Ferdia Lennon: Glorious Exploits
Torrey Peters
Author and modern sage of gender.
Episode: Torrey Peters: Stag Dance
Kaliane Bradley
A Cambodian-British writer based in London, known for her exploration of themes related to displacement and belonging.
Episode: Kaliane Bradley: The Ministry of Time

Host

Anne Mossop
Sydney Writers Festival Artistic Director

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 407 ratings
  • Great podcast

    We can’t get to all the Sydney Writer Events at the same time! It’s so good to enjoy the solace & stimulus of writers with this podcast 📚🌻🦋

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rylie Teal
    Australia7 months ago
  • Feminist firebrand.

    Fantastic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @janetBackstage
    Australiaa year ago
  • Brilliant

    Fantastic podcast and so happy to catch up on the festival for those who missed it. I just listened to Julia Gillard: it was an outstanding conversation. I can’t recommend it enough. Enjoy it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lamamandemilly
    Australia2 years ago
  • Podcast Julia Gillard

    Thanks for making this and other podcasts available for those of us who for one reason or another could not attend in person.

    What a fascinating discussion between two interesting women. Reminded me how eloquent Julia is.

    Thanks so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    On hanger
    Australia2 years ago
  • Outstanding podcast

    Thankyou for this wonderful podcast. Excellent presentation by Eleanor & the caliber of wonderful Bernard & Julien . Such decent professional men who have the courage of their convictions.

    🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rolypolyeastereggs
    Australia4 years ago

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Out of This World
Q: I wanted to ask you, Ceridwen, first of all, just to talk a little bit about the relationship between the research you could do on the ISS...
While I was writing these stories, I was also making these films that were about emotion and ethics in space.
The F Word
Q: Who taught you right from wrong, Vanessa?
Vanessa learned about right and wrong through her community's experience with the law and what it fails to protect.
The F Word
Q: Who taught you right from wrong, Jess?
Jess mentions her nonna as a key figure who held the moral line and taught her about empathy.
Harriet Walter: What Shakespeare's Women Might Have Said
Q: Did you always want to write, or did writing come later?
Writing came very late. Writing came, I mean, usually, most of what I do is a response to somebody asking me to do it.
Harriet Walter: What Shakespeare's Women Might Have Said
Q: What kind of kid were you? Did you always want to be an actor?
I think I was very sort of secretly wanting to be an actor, but I didn't kind of bring it out for a long, long time.

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The episodes feature rich discussions centered around literature, storytelling, and contemporary cultural issues, highlighting the thoughts and experiences of renowned authors and thought leaders. Topics range from historical narratives and their implications on modern identity to discussions around pressing societal issues, including politics, feminism, and human rights. Unique aspects include personal reflections from authors on their writing journeys and insights into the craft of storytelling, making it especially appealing to literary enthusiasts and aspiring writers alike.

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Sydney Writers' Festival launched 11 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Liane Moriarty
2. Jaclyn Moriarty
3. Nicola Moriarty
4. Samantha Harvey
5. Ceridwen Dovey
6. Rumaan Alam
7. Ferdia Lennon
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