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Between the Lines ‍ ‍
A facilitated reading program for writers

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 April
COST: Full details on application page
TYPE: Facilitated reading program, 4 sessions
VENUE: Smith’s Alternative, Civic ACT

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About the program: 

Between the Lines (BTL) is a facilitated reading program for writers with an active practice. Now in its tenth iteration, BTL returns in 2026, continuing its tradition of rich, writer-focused discussion and exchange. Across four sessions, running from May to October 2026, participants will take part in in-depth conversations about two works of fiction and two of nonfiction, carefully curated by this year’s facilitators—Shannyn Palmer and Zoya Patel.

In 2026, BTL offers a combined fiction/nonfiction stream, creating a unique opportunity to explore a broad spectrum of authorial approaches and literary techniques. The focus is on craft, achievement, and literary context, rather than personal preferences about whether a book is ‘good’ or ‘bad’. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on how each selected work might influence or inform their own creative practice.

Program Details

  • Facilitators: Shannyn Palmer and Zoya Patel

  • Schedule:
    11:30am - 2pm, Saturday 9 May
    11:30am - 2pm, Saturday 11 July
    11:30am - 2pm, Saturday 8 August
    11:30am - 2pm, Saturday 10 October

  • Format: In-person sessions only

Numbers are strictly limited

This program is proudly presented by MARION, and supported by Smith’s Alternative Canberra.