SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
The longlist for the 2019 Tasmania Book Prize and Margaret Scott Prize have been announced. The lists of high calibre published works demonstrate how our state provides a source of inspiration for some of Australia's best authors. Tamar Valley Writers…
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
The Shortest Horror Story for some is just two words: Sold Out. If you're not a fan of horror you'll be pleased to know that our brand new Online Store is now open and fully stocked. In the store you'll…
AUGUST 14, 2019
It all starts Thursday Night! Don't miss this fantastic range of events. Don't despair! It may not be a Festival year but we do have a weekend of reading and writerly events happening next month. Our Facts & Fiction Trivia…
JULY 13, 2019
Honoured to have our Festival mentioned in recently-elected federal MP for Bass, Bridget Archer's maiden speech: "The recent changes in the electoral boundaries of Bass brought both sides of the Tamar River into the one electoral division, and I would…
JUNE 17, 2019
We're excited to announce our partnership with the Tamar Peace Festival this year. The result is developing a Writing Competition for school students on the theme of KINDNESS. Please check the competition guidelines in the three categories listed below, and…
JUNE 3, 2019
Expressions of interest are now open for our 2020 Festival. Are you looking to be considered as one of our guest writers, presenters, poets, comedians, songwriters, scriptwriters, speech writers for 2020? If this sounds like you please submit a short…
