Beginning in 2015, the focus of the “Ignite Your Mind” Burdekin Readers’ and Writers’ Festival has always been to bring together Australia’s best authors so residents and visitors could enjoy an intimate weekend of words, while also enjoying the delights of our beautiful region.
This tradition and focus continues to this day as we prepare for another amazing festival this October.
Authors Coming to Our 2018 Festival
Tess Woods
David Hunt
Caroline Overington
Stephen Roche
Chris Masters
Natasha Lester
Warren Mundine
Allison Tait
Robert Drewe
Melina Marchetta
Jacqueline Harvey
Michael Bauer
‘Ignite Your Mind 2015 was a fabulous festival to be a part of. This was a ‘readers festival’ in the truest sense, with a fascinating weekend program that included a mix of well-known authors as well as great entertainment. The intimacy of the event allowed a level of contact between writers and readers not possible at larger festivals and of course the famed Burdekin hospitality added to an unforgettable experience.’
Nicole Alexander – 2015 Contributing Autor
Past Festivals
BRW Is incredibly proud of the amazing line-up of Authors and Journalists who have been involved in the event since it’s inaugural year in 2015.
Click on the images below to see details of our past festivals.
Burdekin Writing Group
BRW Scratchy Scribblers Writing Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
For those interested in joining they can either speak to Jaye Christensen at the Burdekin Library or phone Mickey McKellar on 0407651450 for information about the group.
Examples of Work from Our Members
FERRIS WHEELS AND FAIRY FLOSS
by Leanne Green “Flairy Floss and Flerris Wheels are my favourite things at the show” Billy told his class when it was his turn to answer the teacher’s question about the show. “OK” said the teacher, “but say it again slowly and think about the words, as saying it too...
Never Again by Mickey McKellar
Never Again – What a topic! What to write about? What is it about my life that I have no real regrets and I am struggling to recall something that I would never repeat? Over the past month I have wracked my brain trying to recall something to put on paper. Nothing...
A poem for the poets
We gathered in the Library, Ten people with an aim, And first we introduced ourselves, Explained why there we came; Nine ladies and a gentleman, All like to use a pen, A pencil or computer to Spin words together, then Share what we’ve written with a hope It might go...
Want to support the Burdekin Readers & Writers Assoc.?
We are taking donations and sponsorships to help us bring the best quality workshops to our region. If you are interested in supporting us, or sponsoring our major festival please be in touch.
Past Events
Between our major festivals we host regular meet-ups, writers workshops, book launches, author talks and more. Here is where you will find all the events we have held in the last few years.
An Evening with Dame Quentin Bryce
As Australia’s first female Governor-General, Quentin Bryce handwrote fifty or so letters each week. They were to people she had met and connected with as her role took her from palaces to outback schools, from war zones to memorials, from intimate audiences to lavish...
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Kimberly Freeman – Book Launch & Workshop July 7th & 8th 2017
Burdekin Readers and Writers Association were delighted to welcome back to the Burdekin author Kimberley Freeman. It was the most amazing weekend last weekend with Kimberley. On Friday 7th July we hosted a Wine and Cheese Book Launch for her new book, "Stars Across...
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