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Newcastle Writers Festival

Booking Overview

This is a literary festival interview series focused on books, authors, fiction, history, and cultural issues, typically featuring multiple external authors, journalists, and public intellectuals in moderated conversations. Credible pitches include bestselling or award-winning authors, literary novelists, historians, journalists, and experts with a strong connection to books or freedom of expression; booking is likely high difficulty because the guest roster is notably established.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

Instagram: 7.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

admin@newcastlewritersfestival.org.au

nwfpod@gmail.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Bestselling or award-winning authors, established journalists, historians, philosophers, legal experts, and other prominent public voices with a book, literary project, or strong connection to cultural and free-expression issues.
Required Achievements:  
Bestselling books, Award-winning or critically recognized writing, Established journalism or media careers, Recognized expertise in history, philosophy, law, or civil liberties

Recent Guest Discussions

Emma Pei Yin - Identity, Women-centered Narratives, War, Inheritance, Family History, And Survival

Alli Parker - Identity, Women-centered Narratives, War, Inheritance, Family History, And Survival

Tara Moss - Remarkable Women, Historical Fiction, Research, And Bringing Overlooked Lives To Readers

Natasha Lester - Historical Women, Research, Overlooked Lives, And Balancing Fact With Fiction

Peter FitzSimons - The Life, Wartime Experiences, Courage, And Legacy Of Sir Edward Weary Dunlop

Recent Topics

Literature, Writing, Fiction, Books, History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Newcastle Writers Festival
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Cadance Bell, Yumna Kassab, and Nick Milligan - Pushing the Boundaries

September 15, 2026

Cadance Bell, Yumna Kassab, and Nick Milligan write genre-blending books that refuse neat labels. From hybrid fiction to experimental form, they speak to Nina Cullen about why crossing boundaries matters now, how risk drives storytelling, and what readers gain when literature slips free of expectation. This conversation was recorded at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of...

Carol Lefevre and Jacinta Parsons - The Art of Growing Older

September 08, 2026

Carol Lefevre and Jacinta Parsons engage in a grounded, generous discussion about ageing, identity, and the creative life. In conversation with Holly Wainwright, they share the experiences and insights that have shaped them, and reflect on what it means to grow older with intention, curiosity, and a strong sense of self.  This conversation was recorded at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW. If you would like to contribut...

Hannah Kent in Conversation - Always Home Always Home Sick

September 01, 2026

‘My bones have knitted with this place,’ writes Hannah Kent in her memoir Always Home, Always Homesick, a love letter to Iceland. In this conversation with Amy Sambrooke, Hannah reflects on the transformative power of the country she first experienced as a high school exchange student and how it shaped her creative life. This conversation was recorded at the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW. If you would like to contribu...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Newcastle Writers Festival
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How do I get in touch with Newcastle Writers Festival?

Its publicly listed emails are admin@newcastlewritersfestival.org.au and nwfpod@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Newcastle Writers Festival?

The publicly listed emails for Newcastle Writers Festival: admin@newcastlewritersfestival.org.au and nwfpod@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Newcastle Writers Festival have?

Podseeker estimates Newcastle Writers Festival reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Newcastle Writers Festival?

Newcastle Writers Festival typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Bestselling or award-winning authors, established journalists, historians, philosophers, legal experts, and other prominent public voices with a book, literary project, or strong connection to cultural and free-expression issues. Common among recent guests: Bestselling books; Award-winning or critically recognized writing; Established journalism or media careers. Recent guests include Emma Pei Yin, Alli Parker, and Tara Moss.

How hard is it to get booked on Newcastle Writers Festival?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Newcastle Writers Festival cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Writing, Fiction, Books, and History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

admin@newcastlewritersfestival.org.au

nwfpod@gmail.com

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