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You rock, Terri! X
Our #StaffPicks continue with Terri's highlight for 2023: “Who is Adam Hills? In ‘Best Foot Forward’, you will get a glimpse of his incredible journey of establishing himself in the world of comedy. It’s hard not to smile, chuckle, & LOL listening to this witty memoir!”
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Context Writers Festival bookings are open! Presenting stellar local & interstate writers from Sept 22-24, featuring Alice Pung (VIC), SA superstar Pip Williams, Dominic Guerrera, @amani_haydar_ (NSW) & more.
Free, register now to secure your spot: writerssa.org.au/context/
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And that’s a wrap on tonight’s Opening Event … Be sure to head to the rest of #ContextFest22 at @AdelaideLibrary this weekend!
#ContextFest22
writerssa.org.au/context/
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“When I get dissatisfied or obsess about accolades it’s usually because something in my work is not bringing me joy or I’m not curious...I return to what I like about it.”
@vidyarrrr #contextfest22
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“One of the things that helped me not obsess over accolades was being involved in assessment and judging...it’s so arbitrary. The process is flawed.”
@vidyarrrr #contextfest22
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“Outcomes are the death of [collaboration]”
@vidyarrrr #contextfest22
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How do we show generosity and care in the arts/writing community?
“Own your ugly feelings or jealousy and overcome them. Being generous in the way you collaborate, even if you’re not getting anything material out of it.”
@vidyarrrr #contextfest22
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Writers SA CEO Jessica Alice (@jessica_alice_) asks @vidyarrrr about writing a good writing bio/claiming your experience.
“This feels really gross but it’s what’s demanded. It’s a pill you have to swallow if you feel that kind of embarrassment.”
#contextfest22
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On the arts industry:
“I don’t think the solutions are individual they’re collective... it’s about conversation and connection and reminding you why you got into this.”
- Vidja Rajan (@vidyarrrr) #contextfest22
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“Systemic problems leave traces...It always hurts when people you think you’re in solidarity with turn around and back up the system.”
- Vidja Rajan (@vidyarrrr)
#contextfest22
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“The [freelance] industry creates a sense of precarity of not being stable...we’re taught to be grateful.”
- Vidja Rajan (@vidyarrrr)
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“Words don’t live on a shelf, they live in people’s hearts forever.”
- Vidja Rajan (@vidyarrrr)
#contextfest22
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Vidja Rajan (@vidyarrrr) gives the opening keynote with a talk on hustle culture in the arts and how to survive it - at @AdelaideLibrary #contextfest22
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“I really wanted to make sure the program represented people I’m inspired by and will inspire others to pick up a pen and keyboard..and show you can make a career out of it”
- this year’s festival curator Nelya Valamanesh (@Nelyav) on #ContextFest22
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“Context showcases Adelaide as a place for writers...There’s a lot of excitement about the future.”
—Adelaide City Council CEO Clare Mockler
#contextfest22
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The team from @writerssainc kicking off the third Context Festival at the Adelaide City Library tonight.
Join us tomorrow and Sunday for two free days of workshops, panels and talks. 💛
writerssa.org.au/context/
ALT Writers SA CEO Jessica Alice (a blond haired woman wearing black) stands at a lecturn speaking to a crowd. Uncle Mickey stands next to her ready to give a Welcome to Country.
City of Adelaide Libraries retweeted
#ContextFest22 has officially begun!
We’ll be live tweeting the festival’s opening event - stay tuned and be sure to head on down to the @CityofAdelaide @AdelaideLibrary if you can!
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Context Writers Festival is about to begin!
Can’t make it this weekend? Local writers & Writers SA staff will be live tweeting sessions over the weekend, starting tonight with @friggenawesome 👏
#ContextFest22
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What a selection! Can't wait
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Today we announce the 2022 CBCA Book of the Year Award Winners and Honours. Hope you aren't tied up in meetings at 12:00 pm (noon) AEDT and can join us live! youtu.be/IQQjkkxg2bc