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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/2026-04-08/
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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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/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Mount Flora Regional Museum\, Elvire Street\, Watermans Bay\, 6020\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260328T180000
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SUMMARY:Writing Romance: Rachael Johns\, Amy Andrews and Clare Connelly
DESCRIPTION:Stirling Libraries\, together with Dymocks books\, present an event with three shining stars of Australia’s’ romance renaissance. \nRachael Johns is the bestselling author of The Patterson Girls\, winner of the ABIA for General Fiction\, and a two-time recipient of the Romance Writers of Australia’s RUBY Award. With more than 30 titles to her name\, she’s one of Australia’s most beloved authors of warm\, witty women’s fiction and heartfelt rural romance. Rachael also co-hosts two podcasts – Reading Between Deadlines and Dear Rach & Soph. \nAmy Andrews is an award-winning\, USA Today best-selling Aussie author who has written more than 90 contemporary romances. She has sold over 3 million books worldwide\, won three Romance Writers of Australia RUBY awards for excellence in romantic fiction and been nominated three times for the Romance Writers of America RITA award. Her books can be found in translation in over two dozen countries\, including several titles in manga. \nClare Connelly is the bestselling author of more than one hundred and thirty romance novels. Having self-published her first book in 2014\, by the end of that year\, she was an Amazon All-Star in the US and UK and has since sold millions of copies of her books. Clare has lived and breathed romance for as long as she can remember: anything from Mills & Boon to Jane Austen\, Georgette Heyer and Jilly Cooper. \nJoin Clare\, Amy and Rachael in fascinating and hysterical conversation\, as they talk about the process\, passion and inspirations that influence their writing. \nBookings are essential as places are limited.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/writing-romance-rachael-johns-amy-andrews-and-clare-connelly/
LOCATION:Stirling Leisure – Osborne Community Centre\, 11 Royal Street\, Osborne Park\, 6017
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260326T193000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Paul Hewer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging evening with Western Australian author Paul Hewer\, creator of The Blackwater Chronicles – an epic medieval fantasy series exploring legacy\, loyalty and the brutal cost of power. \nPaul grew up in country WA and has long been inspired by historical fiction\, science fiction and fantasy – influences that led him first to screenwriting and later to developing his richly imagined fantasy novels. \nIn this author talk\, Paul will shares insights into his writing journey\, from those early screenplay experiments to the creation of The Blackwater Chronicles\, including his recently released novels The Wooden Crown and The Empty Throne. \nFollowing his talk\, you’ll have the chance to ask Paul your own questions during an open Q&A session. Whether you’re an aspiring writer\, a fantasy fiction fan\, or simply curious about the creative process\, this is a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from a local author bringing vivid new worlds to life. \nThe books are available for purchase and signing on the evening. Bookings are essential.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/meet-the-author-paul-hewer/
LOCATION:Stirling Libraries – Inglewood\, 895 Beaufort Street\, Inglewood\, 6052
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Events
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SUMMARY:Writers. With Wine.
DESCRIPTION:Whether you need to carve some time for your writing\, need the inspiration of others to help you hold yourself accountable or just crave the reminder that we’re not alone as we tap away at our keyboards Writers With Wine can help. \nExpect a kind and supportive environment and two 45 minute writing sprints with room for social interaction\, wine and cheesecake in between. \nWriters With Wine is a welcoming space for aspirational\, emerging and established writers. It is not a class\, workshop\, or a lecture\, nor a guarantee of feedback or editing by other attendees. \nPlease note\, unfortunately sessions at Lums are not currently wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/writers-with-wine/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Lums Wine Bar\, 433 Hay St\, Subiaco\, 6008
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Books in the Brewery":MAILTO:Booksinthebrewery@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260323T180000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk & Book Signing with Nick Bruining. In conversation with Ben Harvey
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking forward to retirement\, but worried about your finances? \nNick Bruining’s new book Don’t Panic is for Australians retiring with modest savings\, covering everything from Centrelink and tax to investments and super. The book is updated with the latest figures\, strategies and practical tips from Nick’s 35+ years of financial planning experience. \nStirling Libraries\, in conjunction with Dymocks Karrinyup\, will be hosting an In Conversation event where Nick will be talking about Don’t Panic with journalist and presenter Ben Harvey and discuss how these strategies could benefit everyday Australians looking towards retirement. After the conversation\, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase Nick’s book through Dymocks Karrinyup and have their copy signed. \nAbout the Author – Nick Bruining \nNick Bruining has been a Financial Planner in Western Australia for more than 30 years and is the founder of Bruining Partners. In the past he has made contributed his financial expertise in the West\, on Channel Seven and on Nightlife on the ABC. He is widely respected for making complex financial topics accessible and empowering everyday Australians to plan with confidence. \nBookings are essential as places are limited.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/author-talk-book-signing-with-nick-bruining-in-conversation-with-ben-harvey/
LOCATION:Stirling Leisure – Scarborough Community Centre\, 173 Gildercliffe Street\, Scarborough\, 6019
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Events
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SUMMARY:Join the Stirling Libraries Writers' Group
DESCRIPTION:Ever thought about writing a novel\, or just writing for fun? The Stirling Libraries Writers’ Group welcomes all adult budding authors to try their hand in a relaxed\, supportive environment. \nBring your favourite writing pen and paper. We’ll provide writing prompts and the opportunity to share feedback. \nMeetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at Stirling Libraries – Osborne\, from 5:30pm – 6:30pm – unless it falls on a public holiday. Then\, it meets on the third Monday instead. \nFor more information\, please contact Stirling Libraries – Osborne via email at osborne.library@stirling.wa.gov.au or phone at (08) 9205 7900
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/join-the-stirling-libraries-writers-group/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Stirling Libraries – Osborne Park\, 9 Royal Street\, Tuart Hill\, WA\, 6060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260328T233000
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SUMMARY:The Letter Review Prize for Short Fiction\, Poetry\, and Books
DESCRIPTION:Prizes: 2-4 winners are announced in each category who are published and share in the $3000 USD total prize pool. Twenty writers are shortlisted in each category. All entries considered for publication\, and for submission to the Pushcart Prize and other anthologies.\nEntry Fee: $20USD – $30 USD\nDates: Open now\, closing 28th March 11:59 pm ET.\nWord Length: Prose: 0 – 5000 words. Poetry: 70 lines.\nDetails: Open to anyone in the world. There are no genre or theme restrictions.\nEnter Here: https://letterreview.com/information/
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/the-letter-review-prize-for-short-fiction-poetry-and-books/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Letter Review":MAILTO:https://letterreview.com/information/
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