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SUMMARY:NSW Poetry Prize
DESCRIPTION:NSW Poetry Prize runs from 1 March – 31 May 2026.\nThe theme for this year’s competition is Comedy.\nThe top 3 spots will be awarded as follows:\nFirst place – $200AU
Second place – $100AU
Third place – $50AU\nMaximum lines: 50 \nFor all rules and submission details go to: https://nswpoetryprize.au/
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/nsw-poetry-prize/
CATEGORIES:Competitions
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SUMMARY:Big Sky Short Story Prize 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Big Sky Short Story Prize is back for 2026! Calling all Midwest and Gascoyne writers – You’re invited to showcase your talent. Submit up to 3 entries on themes of your choice\, with a great cash prize pool and special Big Sky festival privileges on offer.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/big-sky-short-story-prize-2026/
LOCATION:Geraldton Regional Library\, 37 Marine Terrace\, Geraldton\, WA\, 6530\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Poems to Love\, Sparks of Monthly Inspiration: 5 May\, 2 June\, 7 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Relish poems to love for simply pure enjoyment in these short monthly informal meetings online on Zoom. \nSurely the joy\, intimacy\, compassion and daring of poetry is an antidote to the news and state of the world these days? \nEach month I’ll choose a couple of poems that I find exciting\, arresting or just wonderful. In this small group\, we’ll read poems and discuss them together as readers and as writers looking at the content\, form\, poetic techniques\, voice\, syntax and other stylistic aspects. Then we will write short responses to the poems. \nIt’s a simple format with two sessions of close reading and discussing poems and two opportunities for writing. We won’t be spending too much time reading back work we’ve written\, but we will discuss some reflections on our writing and share extracts in the chat if you wish. \nThese short sessions are only 45mins to one hour long\, a shot in the arm for inspiration\, professional development and most importantly a reminder to keep expanding your reading joy\, being inspired by great poems\, new and old… one of the most enriching things to do in life I think! \nIt doesn’t matter whether you get published or win prizes or whatever\, just bring your love of poetry\, words and ideas. It’s really about the simple joy in poetry and creativity. \nTop up your monthly inspiration! \nFacilitator: Perth poet Cath Drake.\nCath’s poetry collection\, The Shaking City (Seren Books\, 2020) was longlisted in international Laurel Prize and highly commended in the UK Forward Prize. It followed Sleeping with Rivers\, a Poetry Book Society Choice & winner of the Seren/Mslexia poetry prize. Cath has been published widely in anthologies and literary journals in UK\, Ireland\, US\, Europe and Australia\, recently including Best of Australian Poems\, Poetry Salzburg Review and The Weekend Australian. She has twice been be awarded second place in the international Ginkgo Ecopoetry Prize and also highly commended in this prize. An environmental science graduate\, Cath worked for a decade as an environmental scientist\, writer and journalist and won awards for her environmental nonfiction writing and broadcasting. Cath is also a mindfulness teacher and she has run The Verandah\, quality online poetry events\, since 2020.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/poems-to-love-sparks-of-monthly-inspiration-5-may-2-june-7-july-2026/
LOCATION:The Verandah (online)
ORGANIZER;CN="The Verandah":MAILTO:verandah@cathdrake.com
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Amanda Hampson in conversation with Rachael Johns
DESCRIPTION:Step into the stylish (and slightly scandalous) world of 1960s Sydney.\nWe invite you to an exclusive evening at The Red Room as bestselling author Amanda Hampson sits down with the beloved Rachael Johns to discuss her latest page-turner\, The Model Murder. \nWhether you’re a die-hard fan of The Tea Ladies or a newcomer to Amanda’s witty\, atmospheric mysteries\, this is your chance to go behind the scenes of the fashion industry’s most dangerous secrets. \nWhat to Expect\n• Intimate Conversation: Hear Amanda and Rachael dive into the inspiration behind the new book\, the research into the 60s fashion scene\, and the art of crafting a perfect mystery. \n• Audience Q&A: Have a burning question? This is your chance to ask it. \n• Book Signing: Meet Amanda after the talk to get your copy of The Model Murder personalised\, thanks to the wonderul team at Boundless Books. \n• Atmosphere: Enjoy the moody\, chic vibes of The Leederville Hotel’s Red Room. Seating will be cabaret style\, with dinner service available from the bar. 60s costumes optional! \nThe Model Murder\nThe Tea Ladies are back! When a top model is found dead\, the gossip in the sewing rooms turns from hemlines to homicides. Amanda Hampson weaves a masterful tale of glamour\, grit\, and the sharpest wit in Australian crime fiction. \nMeet the Authors\n• Amanda Hampson: The acclaimed author of The Tea Ladies and The French Girl\, known for her impeccable historical detail and sharp characterization. \n• Rachael Johns: One of Australia’s most popular authors of contemporary fiction and a master storyteller in her own right. \nBar opens: 6.30pm \nEvent starts:7.15pm \nBook signings:8.15pm
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/book-launch-amanda-hampson-in-conversation-with-rachael-johns/
LOCATION:The Red Room\, 742 Newcastle St\, Leederville\, 6070
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Children's Event
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