Dear Writers, Readers & Storytellers, The Writing WA Newsletter is live for April! We’re excited to update you on what is going on in the writing world. By following the …
Latest notices
Otherworldly Origins Speculative Fiction Novella Series
Opens for Submissions on the 6th of July 2026 until 16 Submissions are accepted by the publisher – or the 18th of August 2026. Creatives must be 16+ years old …
Free Buddy Writing and Creative Collaboration Write-ins
It is recommended that you write every day to improve you craft, but you don’t have to write alone. The write-ins start with a short chat to see what the …
Heritage Scroll Creative Non-fictions/Memoir Competition
The Heritage Scroll seeks personal stories that examine the legacies we carry — whether inherited through blood, belief, place, tradition, or memory. These are stories of formation rather than fracture; …
Catalyst Scroll – Speculative Fiction Writing Competition
The Catalyst Scroll is a speculative Fictions writing competition for Australian and New Zealand Creatives that are 16+ years old. Bushland Castle Productions invites speculative fiction scenes that capture the …
2026 Mattie Furphy Short Story Competition – FAWWA
The 2026 Mattie Furphy Short Story Competition is open for entry to writers 18 years and over residing in Australia. All submissions must be previously unpublished and no more than …
New release by Robin Bower, RB Publishing – From Manuscript to Publication
As a professional accredited editor, Robin spent many years answering the same questions from new and emerging writers and those considering self-publishing. She decided to turn those conversations into a …

