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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260513T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260513T193000
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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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SUMMARY:How to write memorable characters
DESCRIPTION:How to Create Memorable Characters – The Heart of Your Story Dr Alan Hancock\n4 Fridays: 15 May – 5 June\, 10am – 12pm\nMember $96 / Member conc $77\nThe Glyde-in Centre\, East Fremantle\, WA\nBookings: 9339 3964 admin@glydein.org.au https://glydein.org.au/enrol\nAlan Hancock will show you how to create characters on the page whether for a novel\, short fiction\, or life-story. What makes some characters memorable for so many people: Harry Potter\, Matilda\, and Jane Eyre? Where do writers look for inspiration: people they have met\, characters from classic myths and stories\, historical figures\, portraits\, themselves\, or pure imagination? You’ll learn from writing exercises to open up your creativity and imagination\, and from the work of successful authors. We’ll consider how much physical detail is needed\, and when it’s too much; how to weave in a character’s backstory; and whether central characters need to be likeable. Character and theme are the beating heart of your story – learn how to get them on the page. The course will be interactive\, lively\, and fun. \nDr Alan Hancock is a published writer\, educator\, and consultant in writing skills and creativity. He has written scripts for the BBC and ABC\, published prize-winning short fiction\, and runs workshops and courses for business and government in writing skills and creativity. He teaches at ECU. Find out more at www.alan-hancock.com. And read one of his short stories here:\nhttps://independentaustralia.net/life/art-display/agape-love-in-action\,17625
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/how-to-write-memorable-characters/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Circle of Wonders: An Evening with Kathryn Heyman
DESCRIPTION:Books in the Brewery and Boundless Books are excited to invite you to an evening with international multi-award winning author Kathryn Heyman as we celebrate the launch of her wonderful new novel Circle of Wonders. \nJoining Kathryn in conversation for this exclusive Perth event is ABC journalist\, author and disability rights advocate Geraldine Mellet. \nCabaret seating. Drinks and dinner service available from the bar all night. \nBooks available to purchase on the night from the Boundless Books team. \nDoors: 6.30pm \nConversation & audience Q&A: 7.15pm \nBook sales and signings: 8.15pm
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/circle-of-wonders-an-evening-with-kathryn-heyman/
LOCATION:The Seasonal Brewing Co.\, 175 Guildford Road\, Maylands\, WA\, 6051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Book Launch,Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Books in the Brewery":MAILTO:Booksinthebrewery@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260519T193000
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SUMMARY:Writing & Editing Prize-winning Sonnets with Hannah Lowe 19/5/26
DESCRIPTION:This is a unique sonnet workshop with a difference with a top UK poet. Prize-winning poet\, Hannah Lowe will offer an exploration of how she developed some of her own sonnets\, including poems from her collection The Kids (winner of the Costa Book of the Year\, shortlisted for the TS Eliot prize\, UK Poetry Book Society Choice). Hannah will generously explore how she conceived and developed her drafts toward finished pieces. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. \nWe will also consider elements that make a sonnet work\, and explore influences and examples through close reading of some of Hannah’s favourite sonnets. The session includes practical writing exercises\, giving attendees the chance to experiment with sonnet-inspired poems. \n‘Sonnet’ is from the Italian sonetto meaning ‘little song’. It has also been described as a little room\, a contained and concentrated space to focus on a single subject\, thought or idea. The form can really help a poet to focus and condense their writing into a powerful core. It’s one of the oldest and most enduring poetic forms\, typically 14 lines. \nHannah Lowe is a poet\, memoirist and academic. Her last book\, The Kids (2021)\, won the Costa Poetry Award and the Costa Book of the Year\, 2021. Her forthcoming bookis The Woman in the Chinese Collar (2027). Her first poetry collection\, Chick (2013)\, won the Michael Murphy Memorial Award for Best First Collection. In September 2014\, she was named as one of 20 Next Generation poets. Her family memoir Long Time\, No See (2015) featured as Radio 4’s Book of the Week. She is a Professor of Creative Writing at Brunel University. She lives in London\, UK. \n2.5 hours long \nThis workshop is part of Cath Drake’s The Verandah Programme.\nCath is a WA writer.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/writing-editing-prize-winning-sonnets-with-hannah-lowe-19-5-26/
LOCATION:The Verandah (online)
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Verandah":MAILTO:verandah@cathdrake.com
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260521T193000
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SUMMARY:Books n Bubbles with Natasha Lester
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a fabulous evening with Natasha Lester as she talks about her latest release\, ‘The Chateau on Sunset’\, at Poppy and Pip Cafe Busselton. Enjoy delicious nibbles and a glass of champagne while being a part of an intimate experience with one of Australia’s best selling authors.
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/books-n-bubbles-with-natasha-lester/
LOCATION:Poppy and Pip Cafe Busselton\, 5/60 Kent St\, Busselton\, WA\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dymocks Busselton":MAILTO:busselton@dymocks.com.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260525T183000
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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/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:Stirling Libraries – Osborne Park\, 9 Royal Street\, Tuart Hill\, WA\, 6060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260527T210000
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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/2026-05-27/
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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260527T210000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Holly Craig in conversation with Kate Emery
DESCRIPTION:Into the Wild: Holly Craig in Conversation with Kate Emery\nBoundless Books and Books in the Brewery are thrilled to invite you to join bestselling author Holly Craig as she launches her pulse-pounding new thriller\, a tale of secrets\, survival\, and the shadows of the Tasmanian wilderness. \nAbout the Event\nWe invite you to an evening of suspense as Holly Craig discusses her latest release\, Find Me. From the bestselling author of The Shallows and The Rip comes a terrifying new survivalist thriller. \nSet against the rugged\, unforgiving backdrop of Tasmania’s Abel mountains\, this story follows two estranged sisters on a desperate mission to find their missing brother—only to find themselves hunted by a truth they may not survive. \nJoining Holly in conversation is fellow Perth crime writer Kate Emery (My Family & Other Suspects\, A Murder is Going Down) as they discuss the inspiration behind the eerie Tasmanian setting\, the complex dynamics of sisterhood under pressure and more. \nPerfect for fans of Yellowjackets\, and The Dry. \nWith Find Me set to become a bestseller in The USA and The UK\, and The Rip getting the Netflix treatment you don’t want to miss out on seeing one of Australia’s finest crime writers live in Leederville before she jets off to become an international superstar\, so secure your spot before they sell out by taking advantage of our early bird ticket specials. \nSeating will be cabaret style\, with dinner service available from the bar. \nBooks will also be available to purchase on the night from the amazing team at Boundless Books of Leederville. \nBar opens: 6.30pm\nEvent starts:7.15pm\nBook signings:8.15pm
URL:https://www.writingwa.org/event/book-launch-holly-craig-in-conversation-with-kate-emery/
LOCATION:The Red Room\, 742 Newcastle St\, Leederville\, 6070
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Book Launch,Events
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