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2020 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards

Posted on 16 November 2020

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Congratulations to all Western Australian authors and publishers who have been included on the shortlists for the 2020 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. Catch a Falling Star by Meg McKinlay has …

Writing WA Submission to Parliamentary Inquiry

Posted on 5 November 2020

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The Federal Government is conducting an Inquiry into Australia’s Creative and Cultural Industries and within this framework has called for submissions to be made. You can read more about the …

Honouring Australian Writers: Katharine Susannah Prichard

Posted on 5 November 2020

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Writing NSW runs an annual series, Honouring Australian Writers. In 2020, the focus will be on Western Australian author Katharine Susannah Prichard in a series of online events throughout November, …

Hungerford Winner Announced

Posted on 2 November 2020

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Congratulations to Maria Papas has won the 2020 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award for her manuscript I Belong to the Lake. Congratulations also to Sharron Booth and Joanna Morrison who …

Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction 2020: Winner Announced

Posted on 29 October 2020

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Our warmest congratulations to Elizabeth Tan, who has been awarded the Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction 2020 for her short story collection Smart Ovens for Lonely People. You can read …

Parliamentary Inquiry into Australia’s Cultural Industries

Posted on 29 October 2020

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The Federal Government is currently conducting an inquiry into Australia’s Creative and Cultural Industries and Institutions. Writing WA’s submission to the Inquiry can be downloaded here.

Indulge yourself with a taste of Ubud Writers & Readers Festival!

Posted on 27 October 2020

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Don’t miss Kembali 20 Perth this Sunday, 1 November (12.45 – 4.40pm) at The Rechabite in Northbridge for your chance to enjoy a taste of the Ubud Writers & Readers …

Raine Square Short Story Dispenser

Posted on 19 October 2020

News, Opportunities

We are so excited to announce that thanks to the literature-loving team at Raine Square, Perth now has its first Short Story Dispenser. The Dispensers are a French invention that …

2021 Varuna Fellowships Announced

Posted on 16 October 2020

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Congratulations to Dr Laurie Steed, who has been awarded The Henry Handel Richardson Flagship Fellowship for his short story collection Nova – Stories. You can find a full list of …

CBCA 2020 Book of the Year Awards

Posted on 16 October 2020

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The CBCA 2020 Book of the Year Awards has been announced. When Billy Was a Dog, written by Kirsty Murray and illustrated by Karen Blair was named an Honour Book …