Seed of a Story A Writing and Research Workshop

Join us for Seeds of a Story, an immersive afternoon of discovery, inspiration, and creative exploration featuring acclaimed author Amanda Curtin. This unique workshop invites you to uncover the hidden stories within the State Records Office and the State Library of Western Australia. 

Over an afternoon, Amanda Curtin will share insights into her research and writing process and writing advice. Participants will also learn more about the rich archival and State Library collections as guided by institutional stalwarts Damain Tapley and Kate Akerman, followed by behind-the-scenes tours of both institutions. There will also be time to write, reflect, and work with your fellow participants. 

Whether you're a budding writer or a curious researcher, Seeds of a Story will help you plant the first ideas for your next great narrative. 

Amanda Curtin

Amanda Curtin is the author of novels Elemental (2013) and The Sinkings (2008), short story collection Inherited (2011), and the narrative non-fiction title Kathleen O’Connor of Paris. Elemental was shortlisted for the Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards, and in 2016 was published in the UK. Her award-winning short fiction has appeared in Griffith Review, Southerly, Island, Indigo, Westerly, Review of Australian Fiction and several anthologies. She has also worked as a book editor for many years. Amanda lives in Perth with her husband and an opinionated Siamese cat, and works in a backyard studio among magpies, doves and old trees.