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Writers and readers sharing the literature of nature and place Next Muster - 17-20 June 2011 |
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Watermark Literary Society The Watermark Literary Society was formed in 2003 to celebrate the literature of nature and place. Through the biennial Watermark Literary Muster we bring together Australian and overseas writers in the Camden Haven to
Watermark Muster The first Muster was held as the Watermark International Nature Writers' Muster in October 2003 in the Camden Haven area (part of the Greater Port Macquarie region) on the NSW Mid North Coast. With the incorporation of the Watermark Literary Society, which is registered as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), the Nature Writers' Muster was renamed as the Watermark Literary Muster. Muster 2005, Muster 2007 and Muster 2009 built on the successful format of Muster 2003, bringing together writers and readers with an interest in the literature of nature and place, and maintaining the intimacy and excitement that were stand-out features of our first Muster in 2003. The Watermark Muster is a unique event that welcomes different perspectives but does not provide a forum for advocacy of environmental or other policies. Watermark Fellowship The Biennial Watermark Literary Fellowship has been offered to an emerging Australian writer of natural history, nature and place since 2004. The 2010 Fellowship, under the mentorship of renowned poet and publisher, Ian Templeman AM, will be offered in partnership with Varuna, the Writers' House, as the Mick Dark Watermark Fellowship for Emerging Nature and Environmental Writers. 2010 Mick Dark Watermark Fellow Watermark Prizes Also, in 2010, the Society is introducing the Eric Rolls Prize for natural history writing, in both a General division (Australia wide) and a High School Students division (for the Lyne and Port Macquarie electorates). As well, the Watermark Nature Study Storytelling Prize is being offered to primary school students in our immediate district. Eric Rolls Memorial Lecture In keeping with our commitment to celebrating the life and writing of our Perpetual Patron, ERIC ROLLS, the Watermark Literary Society is delighted to announce that, in association with the National Library of Australia, Canberra, the inaugural lecture will be presented at the Library's Theatre on Wednesday 20 October 2010, commencing at 6 pm. Admission is free and drinks will be served afterwards. The inaugural Lecture - Fire in 1788: the closest ally - will be given by Bill Gammage. The Library's Theatre (Lower ground floor) has clear and easy access from the main foyer and is fitted with a hearing loop.
The Watermark Literary Society acknowledges our long-term sponsors and supporters.
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