Scribes x WestWords Open Mic
Details
WestWords has partnered with Sydney Speculative Scribes to take your word from the page to the stage. Come read a short story or an excerpt from your longer work and listen to other speculative fiction writers in an intimate and supportive environment.
In addition to RSVPing here on Meetup, please register at the link above so we can keep track of numbers as we are promoting across different platforms.
If you'd like to read, sign up to the open mic list when you RSVP via Humanitix. If there are slots available, you may also add your name to the list on the day.
Your reading should be:
- Speculative fiction (that's sci-fi, fantasy, horror, alt-history...)
- Ideally 5 mins, no more than 8 mins long (about 1500 words)
- Either a whole piece (microfiction) or a sensible chunk of a longer work (e.g. a chapter of a novel or a segment that leaves us wanting more from a longer short story)
- Rehearsed and ready for sharing.
How to get there:
If you are coming by public transport, the venue is 1 kilometre (about 15 mins’ walk) from the Parramatta Transport Interchange (train & bus), or 700 metres (about 10 mins’ walk) from the Church Street light rail stop.
If you are coming by car, you can park:
- In Parramatta Park for free. The nearest parking area to Old Government House is the Bowling Green Car Park.
- If you are a Club Parramatta member, there is also free parking in O’Connell Street where the club stands.
- The Justice Precinct car park in Hunter Street is also fairly reliable but costs $14 per day.
You can also be dropped off by car right outside the venue.
Accessibility: Please notify us if you require accessible parking as there is limited space on-site. The Welcome Room is located behind Old Government House on level ground, but there is a slope to reach the building from the front gate. If you require ramp access, let us know in advance. There is an accessible toilet about 50 metres from the room.