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Operation Hurricane Book Event with Paul Grace

9 May @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join Paul Grace and Writing WA CEO Will Yeoman for this special free presentation and in-conversation at the State Library of WA’s Theatre. Refreshments are provided. There will be book …

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Writing WA presents Get Published! Submitting to Agents and Publishers

18 May @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Picture this, you’ve completed your novel and are excited about your literary future. You’re about to hit send on your submission. But, spoiler alert, so are many other writers keen …

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Fake it ‘til You Make it: Writing WA Networking Brunch

19 May @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mix things up a little and head along to this relaxed, intimate brunch where you can meet and network with budding and established authors. Talk everything books and publishing over …

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PCWC Group: The Fictional Manuscript Developers

27 April @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Fictional Manuscript Developers meet 4th Saturday of every month from March to November 10 -12 noon. Group Overview: For those developing a novel or novella and would like to …

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Creative Writing Workshops (Ages 10 to 17)

27 April @ 10:15 am - 11:45 pm

Bring in your creative writing pieces or start something new! Talk to creative writing coach Michael about your plans. You may wish to receive recognition for your work or practice …

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PCWC Group: The Short Storyists

27 April @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Short Storyists meet on 4th Saturday of every month from March to November, 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. About the group: Many writers talk of Short Stories as being …

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the little journal Featured Authors Announcement

Writing WA and Night Parrot Press are thrilled to unveil the line-up of extraordinary authors featured in the first edition of the little journal! For our speculative fiction issue, we ...

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Love to Read Local Week 2024: Author Fund Applications Open

Applications to host an event for Love to Read Local Week 2024 are now open! Writing WA, with the support of the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund, is providing an opportunity ...

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Podstreet: The Writing WA Podcast

Introducing Podstreet: The Writing WA Podcast This is our official Writing WA podcast, featuring West Australian authors, poets, essayists, booksellers, publishers & other industry professionals talking about their new books, ...

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