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New CEO for Magabala Books

Posted on 20 September 2023

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Magabala Books has announced that following a nation-wide recruitment process, Lilly Brown has been appointed as CEO of Magabala Books. Lilly will commence as CEO in January 2024, with General …

Autistic Community Outreach Survey

Posted on 13 September 2023 Entries close on 24 September 2023

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As a part of Writing WA’s mission to support the writing and reading community by increasing inclusion and accessibility, we would like to hear from the autistic community and their …

Australia Council becomes Creative Australia

Posted on 11 September 2023

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On Thursday 24 August, Creative Australia was officially launched. The Hon. Tony Burke MP, Minister for the Arts, said that it “will bring the drive, direction and vision that Australian …

Writing WA members receive 25% off KYD membership

Posted on 6 September 2023 Entries close on 30 September 2023

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Writing WA is thrilled to announce our friends at Kill Your Darlings (KYD) are offering all levels of Writing WA members 25% off a 1-year KYD membership! KYD members can …

Fiction Factory Short Story Competition

Posted on 1 September 2023 Entries close on 31 October 2023

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Submit short stories up to 3,000 words. All genres accepted except Children’s and YA stories. This is a UK based competition but open to all. Entry fee: £7 (£13 for …

Minderoo Foundation 2023 Artist Fund Recipients

Posted on 6 August 2023

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The Minderoo Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2023 Artist Fund. Choreographer Tara Gower is the winner of the $50,000 Artist Fund prize. Six mid-career artists will receive $25,000 …

Farewell Alf Taylor (18/11/1945 – 29/7/2023)

Posted on 1 August 2023

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Farewell Alf Taylor (18/11/1945 – 29/7/2023) Poet, short story writer and memoirist, Alf Taylor was the leading Noongar writer of his generation. His brutal upbringing in New Norcia Mission from …

Armadale Writers’ Award 2023

Posted on 1 August 2023 Entries close on 30 September 2023

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Submit stories between 1,000 and 3,000 words. Open to adult writers living in Western Australia. Prizes: $1,000 for first prize, $750 for second prize and $500 for third prize. Plus, …

Christmas in July Giveaway!

Posted on 24 July 2023 Entries close on 30 July 2023

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We have a range of wonderful events coming up and want to give you the chance to win a free pass to a Writing WA event of your choice! Subscribe …

The Love to Read Local e-newsletter

Posted on 24 July 2023

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The Love to Read Local e-newsletter is back! In addition to our fortnightly e-newsletter filled with writing related news, events and opportunities, Writing WA also sends out a Love to …

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New CEO for Magabala Books

Autistic Community Outreach Survey

Australia Council becomes Creative Australia

Writing WA members receive 25% off KYD membership

Fiction Factory Short Story Competition

Minderoo Foundation 2023 Artist Fund Recipients

Farewell Alf Taylor (18/11/1945 – 29/7/2023)

Armadale Writers’ Award 2023

Christmas in July Giveaway!

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