Catch Peggy Frew at the following Bendigo Writers Festival sessions:
What Music Says
Saturday 13 August 2:15PM – 3:15PM
Whether romantic, provocative, political or just for laughs, how much do the words influence the success of a song?
So many of the best contemporary musicians talk about poetry and ideas when they talk about music, and they underline the importance of writing as part of their art and craft.
Jo Roberts talks to musician writers Doug Falconer, Peggy Frew and Mick Thomas about the lyrics they admire, those they’ve written and those they’d like to write.
Location: Trades Hall, 34-40 View St, Bendigo
Where It Starts
Sunday 14 August 1:45PM – 2:45PM
How does a writer hit upon the idea for a novel?
Is it happenstance and the work of a moment?
Or is it a long process of fossicking for the nugget in stony ground?
Briohny Doyle, Peggy Frew, and Kate Mildenhall talk to Penelope Curtin about where they found the inspiration for their books.
Three writers at the beginning of their writing careers talk about the moment when they knew they were on the right track… and what came next.
Location: Engine Room at Old Fire Station, 58 View St, Bendigo
