It is a truth universally acknowledged… That we are getting very excited for our Booklovers festival! Featuring an amazing costume exhibition ‘Be Persuaded’ at Watsonia branch. Which got us wondering, who is your favourite Austen...
She told him that she loved him... Writers Prompt: One word can make a difference Try placing the word 'only' anywhere in this sentence. She told 'only' him that she loved him... She told him that 'only' she loved him... She told...
I never said I shot her... Writers Prompt: Play with Emphasis Try placing emphasis on different words in this sentence - they all create slightly different meanings. I never SAID I shot her... I never said I SHOT her... I...
Watch out for the Booklovers Festival program The Booklovers Festival 2017 will run from July 15-29, and is a feast for those of us who love books and reading. From Jane Austen costumes to author talks and a day for debut authors, there is...
See What I Have Done Have you read this book? YPRL staff member Sarah Schmidt's debut novel has hit our library shelves and is causing quite a stir! We want your #OneSentenceReview. Please join the discussion and...
Your fictional character... Come on, stretch those writing, creative muscles. Think of a main character in one of your writing pieces. Picture them. Now, describe them in a list of 5 VERBS only.
Booklovers Festival We are planning the line up for our 9th Annual Booklovers Festival in July. Please tell us what event or author you might like to see. Any suggestions welcome.
Hello there I am an aspiring writer and I don't know how to add my books to your book area. However, I am writing my first time novel, and getting the kinks out. I also run a blog. Any advice on writing would...
What do you look for in a Writing Competition? What is it about a writing competition that makes you want to enter? What is important? The prize? The entry fee? The topic? The organisation? The word limit?
Chat! :-) Hello all! Here you can chat with each other, got to know your fellow group members, and welcome new members (such as myself)!
Writing Workshop - A Sense of Place SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday 4 April 10.00am - 12.30pm Watsonia Library In fiction a strong sense of place is the foundation for the formation of the characters, themes and action of the novel....
Words and Windows We are launching our annual children's picture book exhibition today. It features the books of Corinne Fenton and demonstrates the process of picture book development. So we are curious, do you...
