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The Authors' Studio – Exploring the Art of Storytelling

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Best-Selling Author Shankari Chandran

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Best-Selling Author Benjamin Stevenson

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Red Carpet Premiere of 'SPIT' with David Wenham

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Australian Premiere - Looney Tunes: The Day The Earth Blew Up

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Best-Selling Author Shankari Chandran

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Best-Selling Author Benjamin Stevenson

9:00 am

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AACTA Screen Careers Expo

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AACTA Awards Industry Gala

Embark on a literary journey with some of Queensland's most acclaimed authors – gleaning insights from Queensland literary legends Nick Earls, Mathew Condon, Shastra Deo, and Ben Hobson – as they come together for a dynamic conversation that explores the craft of storytelling. Discover the inspiration behind their novels and delve into the intricacies of character development. You’ll gain valuable insights into the creative process that brings their stories to life, as they share anecdotes, discuss their writing journeys, and provide a glimpse into their past and upcoming works.

This is a rare opportunity to connect with the minds behind books that have captured the hearts of readers far and wide in a celebration of Queensland's rich literary landscape.

Featuring
Ben Hobson
Matthew Condon
Nick Earls
Sunday, 11 February 2024
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