CURRUMBIN CRIME WRITERS FESTIVAL

HOW THE TICKETS WORK

FRIDAY 15TH

Sharpen your crime-writing skills with a full day of immersive workshops led by industry experts. Whether you’re polishing a manuscript or plotting your first mystery, you’ll get practical skills and insider feedback to take your story to the next level and help you navigate the path to publication. From an exclusive small-group workshop with powerhouse Fiona McIntosh to an industry insight Q&A with two publishing professionals, it’s a golden opportunity to learn from the best in the biz.

There are two ticket options available for the day—and you can book either one, or both:

• Ticket Option 1: Coffee & Crime + Fiona McIntosh Workshop

Start your day with an intimate Coffee & Crime meet-and-greet at Kinship Café (8.00–9.30am, food and drink not included), followed by a 2-hour writing workshop with bestselling author Fiona McIntosh. A rare opportunity to learn directly from one of Australia’s most prolific crime writers.

• Ticket Option 2: Writing Workshops

Access to 3 expert-led sessions featuring literary agents, publishers, and an award-winning investigative journalist.

Writers can attend one session or both—just be sure to book both tickets if you want the full Friday experience.

The day wraps up at 5.30pm, and both ticket options are designed to give you real, practical value—whether you’re published, just starting out or somewhere in-between.

SATURDAY 16TH

A full day of thrills, chills, and killer storytelling—all for less than $25 a session.

Join us on Saturday 16 August for six jam-packed sessions featuring 10 incredible Aussie crime authors, thought-provoking panel conversations, three book signing opportunities, and a crowd of fellow crime lovers just like you.

From gripping true crime to twist-filled domestic thrillers, you’ll hear Australia’s top crime and thriller writers discuss their books, their creative process, and what really goes on behind the scenes. It’s a day for readers, writers and the crime-curious to come together and celebrate the dark heart of storytelling.

The day kicks off at 8am with an optional networking breakfast hosted by Sisters in Crime at Vikings Surf Club. It’s a chance to mingle with fellow readers and writers, get fuelled for the day ahead, and soak up the seaside atmosphere. (Food and drink not included.)

Tickets are limited and selling fast—secure your seat now for an unforgettable day of crime, community and conversation.