Listen to the stories of Australia’s pioneers in artisanal, small scale baking, from growers to millers, bakers, activists and researchers. This intimate panel discussion explores the chances they are taking to change the face of baking in Australia, from soil to gut. From native grains to milling to fermentation, they are building a functional alternative […] The post Episode 06 | Slow Grains: Small is Beautiful appeared first on Words in Winter.

Join leading writer and permaculture co-originator David Holmgren as he explores the power of ecological writing in our transition to a carbon-positive, low-energy future. In conversation with acclaimed writer Cate Kennedy (The World Beneath), Holmgren unpacks his own writing life and its influence on society, following his remarkable trajectory from the ground-breaking publication of Permaculture […] The post Episode 06 David Holmgren and Cate Kennedy | Can a Book Change the World? appeared first on Words in Winter.

Pompey Elliott was Australia’s most famous fighting general in World War I. Now, with Ross McMullin’s new book, Pompey Elliott has also become the creator of Australia’s most riveting personal narrative of that conflict. Pompey Elliott At War: In His Own Words is Ross McMullin’s enthralling new book about the legendary commander whose brilliant and […] The post Episode 05 Ross McMullin | Pompey Elliott at War: In His Own Words. appeared first on Words in Winter.

Author Cate Kennedy’s short story collections are currently on the VCE English syllabus. In this session she will be giving an insider scoop on the stories, their themes, how she wrote them, and how to craft your own short stories for assessment. Like a House on Fire by Cate Kennedy | Words in Winter 2018 […] The post Episode 04 Cate Kennedy | Like A House on Fire appeared first on Words in Winter.

Bearing scars and trophies from tours of duty with other writers’ groups, a group of writers decide to risk social discomfort and creative derailment by workshopping together. Nearly three years later, they’re here to share hard-won wisdom. They discuss guidelines for safe, fun and effective workshopping and share how it can improve your writing. The writers […] The post Episode 03 How to make a writer’s workshop work for you. appeared first on Words in Winter.

Distinguished author and rights advocate, Arnold Zable, mesmerises the opening night audience talking on the power of storytelling to humanise, inspire and even change society. Many thanks to Anthony Petrucci for the intro music, which was recorded during the festival. A Writer's Journey. by Arnold Zable | Words in Winter 2018 https://wordsinwinter.com/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/wiwPodcast-Episode_01-Arnold_Zable.mp3 The post Episode 02 Arnold Zable | A Writer’s Journey -The Humanising Power of Story. appeared first on Words in Winter.

A moving and inspiring Welcome to Country by Rebecca Phillips of the Dja Dja Wurrung. This session officially kicked off the 2018 Words in Winter festival. Many thanks to Anthony Petrucci for the intro music, which was recorded during the festival. Welcome to Country 2018 by Rebecca Phillips | Words in Winter 2018 https://wordsinwinter.com/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/wiwPodcast-Episode_00-Rebecca_Phillips.mp3 The post Episode 01 Welcome to Country 2018 appeared first on Words in Winter.