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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
CATEGORIES:Competitions,Events
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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:Life Writing Group at Mount Flora Museum
DESCRIPTION:Are you writing your autobiography\, a biography\, a local or family history\, or need some tips with research? Bring along your work-in-progress and meet up with other community members who are engaging in all forms of ‘life writing’. \nSecond Wednesday of the month \nBring your own device and writing materials (e.g. laptop\, notebook\, etc.). \nGet support from local authors such as Eversley Mortlock (Gwelup yarning: Reflections on the history of Gwelup\, 2025)\, Chris Holyday (Old Scarborough: A destiny fulfilled\, 2024)\, and Richard Goodwin (Sparks of genius: The inventive photography of Bill Angove\, 2024)\, who will share their tips and experiences for writing and publishing your work. \nThe Mount Flora Museum meeting room is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/life-writing-group-at-mount-flora-museum/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Mount Flora Regional Museum\, Elvire Street\, Watermans Bay\, 6020\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Harnessing Wonder with Kathryn Heyman: A Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the release of Circle of Wonders\, Books in the Brewery are proud to present this exclusive Perth workshop hosted by international multi-award winning author Kathryn Heyman. \nRich\, luscious writing is writing which has wonder in it – wonder on the page\, and the life in the writing of it. In this workshop for writers (and aspiring writers) we’ll explore ways of making your words and characters sing with wonder. \nHow do you make a character seem alive? How do you create a sense of place which is convincing? And how do you keep the sense of life and joy in your writing process? \nWhether you’re working on short stories\, a novel or a memoir\, this inspiring session will help you awaken your curiosity and wonder\, and find new ways into your writing. Using practical exercises\, you’ll dream up scenes\, play with images and flesh out characters.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/harnessing-wonder-with-kathryn-heyman-a-creative-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Geographe Room SLWA\, 25 Francis Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Books in the Brewery":MAILTO:Booksinthebrewery@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Poetry Feedback Online Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Online Poetry Feedback Workshop \nWhether you want to improve your poetry for competitions\, performance\, journal submissions\, or your poetry manuscript\, this accessible online workshop offers supportive encouragement and constructive feedback for poets. Facilitated by Jake Dennis @PoetOfJazz who has been published in over a hundred publications around the world since 2005 and whose poetry has been recommended by twelve poetry competition judges in just the past two years. Poetry Lovers Perth’s online evening poetry feedback workshops run monthly every second Wed via Microsoft Teams. Limited to ten participants to ensure you get the maximum feedback on your poetry. Open to all levels of poetry lovers from beginners to experienced.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/poetry-feedback-online-workshops/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Poets' Hub,Virtual Events,Workshops,Young Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Poetry Lovers Perth":MAILTO:jakedennis@hotmail.com
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