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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:The Letter Review Prize for Short Fiction\, Poetry\, and Books
DESCRIPTION:Name: The Letter Review Prize for Short Fiction\, Poetry\, & Books\nPrizes: 9-12 winners are announced who share in the $3000 USD total prize pool and are published by The Letter Review. Up to 80 writers shortlisted.\nEntry Fee: $20 – $30 USD\nDates: Open now\, closing 29th July 11:59 pm ET.\nWords: Up to 5000 words of prose\, or 70 lines of poetry.\nDetails: Open to anyone in the world. No style or subject restrictions. Review full entry guidelines for further details. Judged blind.\nEnter Here: https://letterreview.com/information/
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/the-letter-review-prize-for-short-fiction-poetry-and-books/
CATEGORIES:Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Letter Review":MAILTO:https://letterreview.com/information/
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260608T170000
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SUMMARY:Reflections of Rockingham Footlights and Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rockingham Writers Centre for a special evening of fiction celebrating the coastal landscape and spirit of Rockingham. Enjoy original stories brought to life by their authors and talented members of the Rockingham Theatre Company. \nEntertaining\, evocative and entirely one of a kind! \nLicensed bar and refreshments available. \nOne night only – Saturday 4 July 2026 7.30 pm at RTC ‘The Castle’ – 8 Attwood Way Rockingham \nTickets: $27 Adults or $25 Concession available from: Rockingham Visitor Centre via credit card only. For block/group bookings or for cash or EFTPOS payment options\, please phone them on 0455 507 330 or otherwise www.rtcrockingham.com or https://rockinghamwriterscentre.org.au/
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/reflections-of-rockingham-footlights-and-fiction/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260701T233000
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SUMMARY:Rockingham Writers Centre National Short Story Award
DESCRIPTION:Rockingham Writers Centre National Short Story Award Entry Guidelines \n\nFor a short story with ‘A Twist in the Tale’\nFor writers across Australia\n$500 first prize\n$100 second prize\nCompetition closes at 11.59pm July 1\, 2026\n\n\nThe prize is open to all writers in Australia aged over 18. Entries must be the author’s original short fiction of not more than 2000 words with ‘A Twist in the Tale’.\nEntries must be unpublished on line or in print and not have won any other award. Entrants should not submit stories that are generated in part or in full by AI. Any AI use for creative or editing purposes should be attributed\, with details of how it was used. Any entries that are suspected to be AI generated will be disqualified\, at the discretion of the judge/s.\nStories must be formatted in Arial or Times Roman 12-point font\, double spaced\, with the story title and page number on each page of the document. The author’s name must not appear on the document.\nEntries close at 11.59pm\, Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026. Late entries will not be accepted.\nAn entry fee of $15 for Rockingham Writers Centre members/$20 for non-members. Entries are not valid until the entry fee is paid.\nThe story should be uploaded as a Word document (not PDF) to the Rockingham Writers Centre website. The entry form is linked below.\nPlease use the title of your entry as the name of your Word document\, not your name. The website includes an online form for submitting your details\, including your name\, bio\, postal and email addresses\, title of your entry\, and instructions for paying the entry fee. If you have difficulties with this\, please contact rockinghamwriterscentre@gmail.com for support.\nAuthors may enter separate individual works\, provided that the required entry fee is paid for each entry. Please use a new entry form for each additional entry.\nThe winner will be announced at a presentation ceremony for the writing awards in Rockingham\, Western Australia on September 30* and the winning entry will be published on the website\, along with the judge’s report. Authors retain copyright of their work.\n\n* Winners who live interstate or in regional WA will need to pay their own travel/accommodation costs if they wish to attend the presentation ceremony. \nNB: Members of Rockingham Writers Centre Committee and their families are ineligible to enter
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/rockingham-writers-centre-national-short-story-award/
CATEGORIES:Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockingham Writers Centre":MAILTO:rockinghamwriterscentre@gmail.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/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Mount Flora Regional Museum\, Elvire Street\, Watermans Bay\, 6020\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260610T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260610T200000
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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/2026-06-10/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260613T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260613T120000
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SUMMARY:Slow Looking Club with Lisa Collyer
DESCRIPTION:Join the Slow Looking Club’s inaugural session on Saturday\, 13 June. In this session\, we will be guided by writer Lisa Collyer as we look at one of the most iconic galleries of the WA Museum Boola Bardip\, WA Treasures. \nLet yourself be slowly guided through this gallery space\, allowing for meaningful engagement with just a few specially selected objects. This is an opportunity to slow down\, look closely and engage deeply.\nWe encourage a multidisciplinary approach to these sessions\, so please feel free to bring in notebooks\, pens and other items if you would like to sketch\, take notes\, write or journal. *\n* Please do not bring paints or any items that require clean-up\n\nClick for more Information 
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/slow-looking-club-with-lisa-collyer/
LOCATION:WA Museum Boola Bardip\, Perth Cultural Centre\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260613T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260801T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
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SUMMARY:Dip Your Toe
DESCRIPTION:A series of six writing workshops to get you started or unstuck. \nSESSION 1: JUNE 13\nAnnie de Monchaux – Getting Started\nThe basics of writing\, including word choices\, the anatomy of a paragraph\, avoiding self-criticism and the importance of positivity. \nSESSION 2: JUNE 20\nGerard McCann – Writing Memoir\nExploring sensory memory as the source for feeling the creative – memoir\, short story or fiction – in that all expression comes from lived experience\, however banal\, extraordinary or traumatic. \nSESSION 3: JUNE 27\nLisa Ellery – Self-Editing\nA practical ten-point plan to help writers overcome cliché\, repetition and other deadly sins to create prose that’s pacy\, punchy and vivid. \nSESSION 4: JULY 4\nMichele Johnston – Making Your Sentences Soar\n‘The sentence is a self-contained world of wonder.’ Tips to make your sentences soar\, sing and set your readers’ hearts aflame. \nSESSION 5: JULY 11\nLouise Wolhuter – Building Characters\nPutting the mice in your doll’s house. A leap-then-look approach to creating characters capable of carrying your story; and tips and tricks to lift them off the page. \nSESSION 6: AUGUST 1\nNandi Chinna – Metaphor\nOriginal and exciting metaphor can make a manuscript sing. A fun\, expansive exploration of simile and metaphor and finding the perfect metaphor to lift your manuscript onto the publisher’s ‘yes’ list. \nAll sessions booked individually so you can pick and choose.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/dip-your-toe/
LOCATION:The Reuben Room – Ode to Sirens\, 25 High Street\, Fremantle\, 6160
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260620T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260808T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
CREATED:20260608T021546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T021546Z
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SUMMARY:Dip Your Toe
DESCRIPTION:A series of six writing workshops to get you started or unstuck. \nSESSION 1: JUNE 13\nAnnie de Monchaux – Getting Started\nThe basics of writing\, including word choices\, the anatomy of a paragraph\, avoiding self-criticism and the importance of positivity. \nSESSION 2: JUNE 20\nGerard McCann – Writing Memoir\nExploring sensory memory as the source for feeling the creative – memoir\, short story or fiction – in that all expression comes from lived experience\, however banal\, extraordinary or traumatic. \nSESSION 3: JUNE 27\nLisa Ellery – Self-Editing\nA practical ten-point plan to help writers overcome cliché\, repetition and other deadly sins to create prose that’s pacy\, punchy and vivid. \nSESSION 4: JULY 4\nMichele Johnston – Making Your Sentences Soar\n‘The sentence is a self-contained world of wonder.’ Tips to make your sentences soar\, sing and set your readers’ hearts aflame. \nSESSION 5: JULY 11\nLouise Wolhuter – Building Characters\nPutting the mice in your doll’s house. A leap-then-look approach to creating characters capable of carrying your story; and tips and tricks to lift them off the page. \nSESSION 6: AUGUST 1\nNandi Chinna – Metaphor\nOriginal and exciting metaphor can make a manuscript sing. A fun\, expansive exploration of simile and metaphor and finding the perfect metaphor to lift your manuscript onto the publisher’s ‘yes’ list. \nAll sessions booked individually so you can pick and choose.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/dip-your-toe-2/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:The Reuben Room – Ode to Sirens\, 25 High Street\, Fremantle\, 6160
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260620T150000
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SUMMARY:Finding Your Voice with Gillian Clark
DESCRIPTION:Do you lack the confidence to read your work aloud? Want to deliver an impactful reading at an event? Don’t know where to begin with projection and resonance? \nLearn from experienced performer Gillian Clark as she shares useful techniques and thought processes to approach your next performance with confidence. \nIn this workshop\, you will: 🎤 Learn the use of effective phrasing and pauses \n🎤 Explore breathing\, articulation\, resonance and projection \n🎤 Become comfortable with microphone technique \n🎤 Discover the art of active listening to aid your delivery \n🎤 Develop a toolkit for ongoing vocal strength and vibrancy \n🗓️ Saturday\, 20 June 2026 🕒 \n1:00PM – 3:00PM \n🎟️ $25 KSP Members\, $40 Non-members \n🔗 Reserve your spot now via their website (www.kspwriterscentre.com/workshops) \n𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱. Book now and take this insightful step on your writing journey. This workshop is proudly hosted by the Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre and supported by the Shire of Mundaring. In partnership with Act\, Belong\, Commit for the promotion of mental health and wellbeing.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/finding-your-voice-with-gillian-clark/
LOCATION:KSP Writers’ Centre\, 11 Old York Road\, Greenmount\, WA\, 6056\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Performance Writers,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260622T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260622T183000
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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/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Stirling Libraries – Osborne Park\, 9 Royal Street\, Tuart Hill\, WA\, 6060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T020443Z
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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/2026-06-24/
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:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
CREATED:20260608T021430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T021430Z
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SUMMARY:A Weekend of Crime
DESCRIPTION:Are you researching or writing crime? Or are you just curious to know more about this broad and intriguing topic? If so\, come and join the Fellowship of Australian Writers WA at Mattie Furphy House for 4 sessions over 2 days to hear experts reveal amazing crime clues! $15 per session \nSaturday 27 June\nSession 1 – The realities of prison healthcare with Dr Catherine Gunson (WA Dept of Justice) & Life behind bars with Rose Manoli (WA Prison Office)\nSession 2 – Practical writing workshop with author Dawn Farnham \nSunday 28 June\nSession 1 – Forensics with Dr Alanah Buck (WA Dept of Health)\nSession 2 – Crime writing with author Karen Herbert
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/a-weekend-of-crime/
LOCATION:Mattie Furphy House\, Clare Copse\, Swanbourne\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Events,Workshops,Young Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fellowship of Australian Writers WA (FAWWA)":MAILTO:fellowshipaustralianwriterswa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260627T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260815T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
CREATED:20260608T021546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T021546Z
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SUMMARY:Dip Your Toe
DESCRIPTION:A series of six writing workshops to get you started or unstuck. \nSESSION 1: JUNE 13\nAnnie de Monchaux – Getting Started\nThe basics of writing\, including word choices\, the anatomy of a paragraph\, avoiding self-criticism and the importance of positivity. \nSESSION 2: JUNE 20\nGerard McCann – Writing Memoir\nExploring sensory memory as the source for feeling the creative – memoir\, short story or fiction – in that all expression comes from lived experience\, however banal\, extraordinary or traumatic. \nSESSION 3: JUNE 27\nLisa Ellery – Self-Editing\nA practical ten-point plan to help writers overcome cliché\, repetition and other deadly sins to create prose that’s pacy\, punchy and vivid. \nSESSION 4: JULY 4\nMichele Johnston – Making Your Sentences Soar\n‘The sentence is a self-contained world of wonder.’ Tips to make your sentences soar\, sing and set your readers’ hearts aflame. \nSESSION 5: JULY 11\nLouise Wolhuter – Building Characters\nPutting the mice in your doll’s house. A leap-then-look approach to creating characters capable of carrying your story; and tips and tricks to lift them off the page. \nSESSION 6: AUGUST 1\nNandi Chinna – Metaphor\nOriginal and exciting metaphor can make a manuscript sing. A fun\, expansive exploration of simile and metaphor and finding the perfect metaphor to lift your manuscript onto the publisher’s ‘yes’ list. \nAll sessions booked individually so you can pick and choose.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/dip-your-toe-2/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:The Reuben Room – Ode to Sirens\, 25 High Street\, Fremantle\, 6160
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260704T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T060159Z
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SUMMARY:Creativity Cafe 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join your friendly hosts\, Sasha Wasley and Kaz Campbell\, at the July 2026 Creativity Cafe.\nThis is your chance to recharge your creative mind for the second half of 2026 with relaxing and enjoyable activities among other writers. \nIt doesn’t matter where you are in your writing journey – totally new\, just a hobby\, serious poet/writer or published author – this experience will give you a creative buzz and refresh your writing mind. \nAbout the workshop\nCome alone or with a friend. You’ll be placed at a group table in the Creativity Cafe and treated to a range of fun\, engaging activities led by author and writing mentor\, Sasha Wasley and poet\, teacher and professional writer\, Kaz Campbell. \n\nUnplugged (no tech)\nMultiple creative forms\nNo pressure or performing\nJudgement-free\n\nWhat’s included: \n\n2.5 hours of fun and development just for you\nYour choice of Barista coffee or cafe beverage (ordered at ticket checkout)\nA tasty morning tea – please let us know your dietary requirements in your booking\nStellar line-up of creative activities to refresh your brain and get you excited about writing again\nGifts and door prizes\n\nGive yourself the gift of a mid-year creative boost and book your seat at the second Creativity Cafe! \n\nBooking link:\nhttps://events.humanitix.com/creativity-cafe-july-2026
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/creativity-cafe-2026/
LOCATION:Perron Place
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260704T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260822T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
CREATED:20260608T021546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T021546Z
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SUMMARY:Dip Your Toe
DESCRIPTION:A series of six writing workshops to get you started or unstuck. \nSESSION 1: JUNE 13\nAnnie de Monchaux – Getting Started\nThe basics of writing\, including word choices\, the anatomy of a paragraph\, avoiding self-criticism and the importance of positivity. \nSESSION 2: JUNE 20\nGerard McCann – Writing Memoir\nExploring sensory memory as the source for feeling the creative – memoir\, short story or fiction – in that all expression comes from lived experience\, however banal\, extraordinary or traumatic. \nSESSION 3: JUNE 27\nLisa Ellery – Self-Editing\nA practical ten-point plan to help writers overcome cliché\, repetition and other deadly sins to create prose that’s pacy\, punchy and vivid. \nSESSION 4: JULY 4\nMichele Johnston – Making Your Sentences Soar\n‘The sentence is a self-contained world of wonder.’ Tips to make your sentences soar\, sing and set your readers’ hearts aflame. \nSESSION 5: JULY 11\nLouise Wolhuter – Building Characters\nPutting the mice in your doll’s house. A leap-then-look approach to creating characters capable of carrying your story; and tips and tricks to lift them off the page. \nSESSION 6: AUGUST 1\nNandi Chinna – Metaphor\nOriginal and exciting metaphor can make a manuscript sing. A fun\, expansive exploration of simile and metaphor and finding the perfect metaphor to lift your manuscript onto the publisher’s ‘yes’ list. \nAll sessions booked individually so you can pick and choose.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/dip-your-toe-2/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:The Reuben Room – Ode to Sirens\, 25 High Street\, Fremantle\, 6160
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260706T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260706T113000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
CREATED:20260608T035116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T035116Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Interesting Family History
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Author and family historian Sue Sacchero\, 12 Sessions\, Mondays from 6 July 9:30 am to 11:30 am. At the Learning Centre\, Rockingham Central Library. \nLearn: \n\nHow to get started\nMaking family history engaging\nCreating compelling characters\nTime\, style pace and voice\nWriting about space and place\nHatchings\, matchings and dispatching’s\nWhat’s in your shoe box?\nPublish or perish?\n\nRockingham Writers Centre Members FREE. \nNon-members $50 \nRegistration Essential.  \nEnrol at rockinghamwriterscentre.org.au Enquirers: rockinghamwriterscentre@gmail.com
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/writing-interesting-family-history/
LOCATION:Rockingham Central Library\, Dixon Road\, Rockingham\, WA\, 6168\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockingham Writers Centre":MAILTO:rockinghamwriterscentre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
CREATED:20260115T012541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T012541Z
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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/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Mount Flora Regional Museum\, Elvire Street\, Watermans Bay\, 6020\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
CREATED:20260115T012401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T012401Z
UID:10005031-1783533600-1783540800@www.writingwa.org
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/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Poets' Hub,Virtual Events,Workshops,Young Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T193000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
CREATED:20260608T021525Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of poetic verse inspired by Julian Kingma’s powerful photographic exhibition\, The POWER of CHOICE. \nThroughout the night\, poets will present original and chosen works responding to the photographs\, exploring themes of compassion\, courage and humanity.\nEnjoy great vibes\, drinks & live performances all night.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/poetry-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Holmes à Court Gallery @ no.10\, 10 Douglas Street\, West Perth\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Performance Writers,Poets' Hub,Writing WA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holmes %C3%A0 Court Gallery":MAILTO:charlotte.morris@holmesacourtgallery.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260711T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260829T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
CREATED:20260608T021546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T021546Z
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SUMMARY:Dip Your Toe
DESCRIPTION:A series of six writing workshops to get you started or unstuck. \nSESSION 1: JUNE 13\nAnnie de Monchaux – Getting Started\nThe basics of writing\, including word choices\, the anatomy of a paragraph\, avoiding self-criticism and the importance of positivity. \nSESSION 2: JUNE 20\nGerard McCann – Writing Memoir\nExploring sensory memory as the source for feeling the creative – memoir\, short story or fiction – in that all expression comes from lived experience\, however banal\, extraordinary or traumatic. \nSESSION 3: JUNE 27\nLisa Ellery – Self-Editing\nA practical ten-point plan to help writers overcome cliché\, repetition and other deadly sins to create prose that’s pacy\, punchy and vivid. \nSESSION 4: JULY 4\nMichele Johnston – Making Your Sentences Soar\n‘The sentence is a self-contained world of wonder.’ Tips to make your sentences soar\, sing and set your readers’ hearts aflame. \nSESSION 5: JULY 11\nLouise Wolhuter – Building Characters\nPutting the mice in your doll’s house. A leap-then-look approach to creating characters capable of carrying your story; and tips and tricks to lift them off the page. \nSESSION 6: AUGUST 1\nNandi Chinna – Metaphor\nOriginal and exciting metaphor can make a manuscript sing. A fun\, expansive exploration of simile and metaphor and finding the perfect metaphor to lift your manuscript onto the publisher’s ‘yes’ list. \nAll sessions booked individually so you can pick and choose.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/dip-your-toe-2/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:The Reuben Room – Ode to Sirens\, 25 High Street\, Fremantle\, 6160
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260718T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260905T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
CREATED:20260608T021546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T021546Z
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SUMMARY:Dip Your Toe
DESCRIPTION:A series of six writing workshops to get you started or unstuck. \nSESSION 1: JUNE 13\nAnnie de Monchaux – Getting Started\nThe basics of writing\, including word choices\, the anatomy of a paragraph\, avoiding self-criticism and the importance of positivity. \nSESSION 2: JUNE 20\nGerard McCann – Writing Memoir\nExploring sensory memory as the source for feeling the creative – memoir\, short story or fiction – in that all expression comes from lived experience\, however banal\, extraordinary or traumatic. \nSESSION 3: JUNE 27\nLisa Ellery – Self-Editing\nA practical ten-point plan to help writers overcome cliché\, repetition and other deadly sins to create prose that’s pacy\, punchy and vivid. \nSESSION 4: JULY 4\nMichele Johnston – Making Your Sentences Soar\n‘The sentence is a self-contained world of wonder.’ Tips to make your sentences soar\, sing and set your readers’ hearts aflame. \nSESSION 5: JULY 11\nLouise Wolhuter – Building Characters\nPutting the mice in your doll’s house. A leap-then-look approach to creating characters capable of carrying your story; and tips and tricks to lift them off the page. \nSESSION 6: AUGUST 1\nNandi Chinna – Metaphor\nOriginal and exciting metaphor can make a manuscript sing. A fun\, expansive exploration of simile and metaphor and finding the perfect metaphor to lift your manuscript onto the publisher’s ‘yes’ list. \nAll sessions booked individually so you can pick and choose.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/dip-your-toe-2/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:The Reuben Room – Ode to Sirens\, 25 High Street\, Fremantle\, 6160
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
CREATED:20260520T031453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T031453Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Australian Gothic Landscapes wit Karleah Olson
DESCRIPTION:Are you working on a piece that might fit the Australian Gothic genre? Keen to capture your settings and leave a lasting impression with readers? \nLearn how to write Australian landscapes through a Gothic lens with WA author and KSP Writer-in-Residence Karleah Olson. In this workshop\, you will: \n✨ Study published works to learn how this genre hooks readers and leaves a lasting impression \n✨ Explore tropes and elements of the Gothic genre and how to apply these to an Australian setting \n✨ Harness location\, atmosphere\, and cultural context to craft stories that are distinctly Australian yet universally chilling \n✨ Put everything together with guided brainstorming and writing activities\, with an opportunity to share \n🗓️ Saturday\, 18 July 2026 \n🕒 1:00PM – 4:00PM \n🎟️ $35 KSP Members\, $50 Non-members \n🔗 Reserve your spot now via their website (www.kspwriterscentre.com/workshops) \n𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱. Book now and dive into the world of Australian Gothic landscapes. This workshop is proudly hosted by the Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre and supported by the Shire of Mundaring. KSP is a partner with Act\, Belong\, Commit for the promotion of mental health and wellbeing.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/wa-gothic-landscapes/
LOCATION:KSP Writers’ Centre\, 11 Old York Road\, Greenmount\, WA\, 6056\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
CREATED:20260527T074725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T074725Z
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SUMMARY:Books in the Brewery Sunday Session - Albany
DESCRIPTION:The Perfect Sunday Afternoon\nLooking for a way to cap off your weekend that isn’t just “watching Netflix on the couch”? \nAfter a string of sold-out events in Perth\, the team at Books in the Brewery is heading south. Known for creating casual\, fun events for readers that ditch the formal vibes for something much more relaxed and usually with a cheeky drink or two. \nSo grab your Locals Only Lager\, order some lunch from the kitchen\, and settle in for an engaging afternoon with four of WA’s most celebrated authors. No dull interview here\, just great storytellers having a chat about great stories right in the heart of Albany. \nThe Talent\nWe’ve assembled an incredible lineup of West Australian storytellers\, featuring: \nMolly Schmidt: Albany’s own and winner of the City of Fremantle Hungerford Award for her stunning debut\, Salt River Road. \nLouise Wolhuter: Winner of the 2025 WA Premier’s Fiction Book of the Year for her compelling psychological mystery\, Shadows of Winter Robins. \nKate Emery: WA Premier’s Book Award winner and author of the sharp\, witty mysteries My Family and Other Suspects and A Murder is Going Down. \nAlexander Thorpe: WA Premier’s Award-shortlisted author of the Mendicant Monk mysteries\, “cosy historical crime” novels set right here in WA. \nWhat’s in Store?\nThe Panel: Pull up a chair for an easygoing chat about the “art of a good yarn.” Our authors will explore why we tell stories and where the spark begins—whether it’s pulled from real-life moments\, a favourite TV show\, or the unique nature of living and writing in Western Australia. \nThe Q&A: Your chance to join the conversation. Ask about their creative process\, their favourite local haunts\, or even the best way to murder someone (strictly in a fictional sense\, of course). \nStory Bites: Enjoy short\, atmospheric readings as the authors share a few of their favourite moments from some of their favourite books. \nBook Sales & Signings: Our friends at Paperbarks Bookshop will be on-site with a pop-up shop so you can browse the titles and get your copies signed by the panel. \nDon’t Miss the Boat\nBooks in the Brewery events are famous for filling up fast. While entry for this special Albany event is free\, seats at Wilson’s are strictly limited. Secure your ticket today to ensure you have a spot for a Sunday full of great beer\, brilliant books\, and even better company. \nA Note for the Locals:\nThe kitchen will be pumping out its usual legendary menu\, so we recommend arriving early to get your food order in and snag a prime table before the panel kicks off!
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/books-in-the-brewery-sunday-session-albany/
LOCATION:Wilson Brewing Company\, 72 Stirling Terrace\, Albany\, 6330
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Books in the Brewery":MAILTO:Booksinthebrewery@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260725T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260912T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
CREATED:20260608T021546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T021546Z
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SUMMARY:Dip Your Toe
DESCRIPTION:A series of six writing workshops to get you started or unstuck. \nSESSION 1: JUNE 13\nAnnie de Monchaux – Getting Started\nThe basics of writing\, including word choices\, the anatomy of a paragraph\, avoiding self-criticism and the importance of positivity. \nSESSION 2: JUNE 20\nGerard McCann – Writing Memoir\nExploring sensory memory as the source for feeling the creative – memoir\, short story or fiction – in that all expression comes from lived experience\, however banal\, extraordinary or traumatic. \nSESSION 3: JUNE 27\nLisa Ellery – Self-Editing\nA practical ten-point plan to help writers overcome cliché\, repetition and other deadly sins to create prose that’s pacy\, punchy and vivid. \nSESSION 4: JULY 4\nMichele Johnston – Making Your Sentences Soar\n‘The sentence is a self-contained world of wonder.’ Tips to make your sentences soar\, sing and set your readers’ hearts aflame. \nSESSION 5: JULY 11\nLouise Wolhuter – Building Characters\nPutting the mice in your doll’s house. A leap-then-look approach to creating characters capable of carrying your story; and tips and tricks to lift them off the page. \nSESSION 6: AUGUST 1\nNandi Chinna – Metaphor\nOriginal and exciting metaphor can make a manuscript sing. A fun\, expansive exploration of simile and metaphor and finding the perfect metaphor to lift your manuscript onto the publisher’s ‘yes’ list. \nAll sessions booked individually so you can pick and choose.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/dip-your-toe-2/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:The Reuben Room – Ode to Sirens\, 25 High Street\, Fremantle\, 6160
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260727T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260727T183000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
CREATED:20240731T082551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T082551Z
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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/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:Stirling Libraries – Osborne Park\, 9 Royal Street\, Tuart Hill\, WA\, 6060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260729T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
CREATED:20260217T020443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T020443Z
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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/2026-07-29/
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:20260801T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260919T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
CREATED:20260608T021546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T021546Z
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SUMMARY:Dip Your Toe
DESCRIPTION:A series of six writing workshops to get you started or unstuck. \nSESSION 1: JUNE 13\nAnnie de Monchaux – Getting Started\nThe basics of writing\, including word choices\, the anatomy of a paragraph\, avoiding self-criticism and the importance of positivity. \nSESSION 2: JUNE 20\nGerard McCann – Writing Memoir\nExploring sensory memory as the source for feeling the creative – memoir\, short story or fiction – in that all expression comes from lived experience\, however banal\, extraordinary or traumatic. \nSESSION 3: JUNE 27\nLisa Ellery – Self-Editing\nA practical ten-point plan to help writers overcome cliché\, repetition and other deadly sins to create prose that’s pacy\, punchy and vivid. \nSESSION 4: JULY 4\nMichele Johnston – Making Your Sentences Soar\n‘The sentence is a self-contained world of wonder.’ Tips to make your sentences soar\, sing and set your readers’ hearts aflame. \nSESSION 5: JULY 11\nLouise Wolhuter – Building Characters\nPutting the mice in your doll’s house. A leap-then-look approach to creating characters capable of carrying your story; and tips and tricks to lift them off the page. \nSESSION 6: AUGUST 1\nNandi Chinna – Metaphor\nOriginal and exciting metaphor can make a manuscript sing. A fun\, expansive exploration of simile and metaphor and finding the perfect metaphor to lift your manuscript onto the publisher’s ‘yes’ list. \nAll sessions booked individually so you can pick and choose.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/dip-your-toe-2/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:The Reuben Room – Ode to Sirens\, 25 High Street\, Fremantle\, 6160
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260806T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144024
CREATED:20260527T074741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T074741Z
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SUMMARY:Nothing Personal: Alex Dook in conversation with David Whish-Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Join Alex Dook\, David Whish-Wilson and Kate Emery to celebrate the launch of the sensational new thriller from the author of Gunpowder Creek. \nA Bag of Cash\, a Missing Boss\, and a Whole Lot of Trouble. \nJoin us for an evening of gritty noir and sharp-witted crime as we celebrate the launch of Alex Dook’s highly anticipated new thriller\, Nothing Personal. \nLola McKenzie never wanted to be a thief. She just wanted to pay off her father’s debts. But when she walks away with a bag of cash\, and a mysterious USB drive\, from her dodgy boss’s office\, she accidentally plunges into a deadly game of cat and mouse. With the boss missing and both the cops and the crooks closing in\, Lola has to figure out how to sell the drive to the highest bidder without losing her life in the process. \nAlex will be joined in conversation by the master of WA noir\, David Whish-Wilson. Together\, they’ll dive into the dark heart of the Australian underworld\, the craft of the “morally grey” protagonist\, and why some mistakes are impossible to undo. \nDon’t miss this chance to hear from two of the sharpest voices in contemporary Australian crime fiction. \nDoors: 6.30pm\nConversation starts: 7.15pm\nBook signings: 8.15pm
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/nothing-personal-alex-dook-in-conversation-with-david-whish-wilson/
LOCATION:The Red Room\, 742 Newcastle St\, Leederville\, 6070
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Book Launch,Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Books in the Brewery":MAILTO:Booksinthebrewery@gmail.com
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