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New Group Formed for YA Writers in Perth

Posted on 16 June 2021

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YA for WA is a new initiative to connect and inspire YA writers in Western Australia, as well as acquaint readers with local YA books. The group is hosted by …

Lesley Reece departs the Literature Centre

Posted on 14 June 2021

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It was announced last week that our colleague Lesley Reece has left her position as Director of the Literature Centre. As the Centre’s founder and driving force for nearly thirty …

Gillian O’Shaughnessy awarded first place in the Love to Read Local Flash Fiction Competition

Posted on 11 June 2021

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After a rigorous blind judging process, Writing WA, Night Parrot Press, and Raine Square are thrilled to announce the winners and finalists of the Love to Read Local Flash Fiction …

Image description: Writing WA Chair Guy Boyce, Magabala Books publisher Rachel Bin Salleh, and CEO of Key 2 Creative Alan Jennings at the Launch of the Literary Map of Western Australia at Doubletree by Hilton Perth Waterfront.

Writing WA launches the Literary Map of Western Australia

Posted on 4 June 2021

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Writing WA, with the generous support of Lotterywest, is thrilled to launch The Literary Map of Western Australia, connecting travellers from near and far with West Australian literature. The Literary …

ILF Great Book Swap

Posted on 26 May 2021

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Celebrate reading locally, and learn more about Indigenous languages and culture, while raising funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation by organising a Great Book Swap, where you swap a favourite …

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2021 Dorothy Hewett Award Shortlist

Posted on 27 April 2021

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UWA Publishing has announced the shortlist for the 2021 Dorothy Hewett Award for an Unpublished Manuscript: After Life by Kathryn Lomer Hopeless Kingdom by Kgshak Akec Best of Both Worlds …

Screen Australia: Getting Started Guides

Posted on 19 April 2021

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Screen Australia has compiled a guide which “aims to provide useful industry insights, resources and advice that can help you get started in the screen industry”. Topics discussed include: find …

Indigenous Bookshop Opens in Inner City Perth

Posted on 29 March 2021

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Situated in Mount Lawely, Local and Aesthetic is not just a cafe dedicated to local produce. It also includes a record shop (Rubarb Records), remedial massage (Fort Remedial Massage) and …

We’re recruiting!

Posted on 18 March 2021

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Writing WA is seeking an experienced partnerships and development manager to join our small team. The partnerships and development manager will work closely with the CEO and communications manager to …

Report: Graphic Storytellers at Work

Posted on 18 March 2021

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The Australia Council for the Arts has released Graphic Storytellers at Work: Cross-industry opportunities for cartoonists, illustrators and comics-makers, a report exploring the way the skills of cartoonists, illustrators and …

New Group Formed for YA Writers in Perth

Latest notices

New Group Formed for YA Writers in Perth

Lesley Reece departs the Literature Centre

Gillian O’Shaughnessy awarded first place in the Love to Read Local Flash Fiction Competition

Writing WA launches the Literary Map of Western Australia

ILF Great Book Swap

2021 Dorothy Hewett Award Shortlist

Screen Australia: Getting Started Guides

Indigenous Bookshop Opens in Inner City Perth

We’re recruiting!

Report: Graphic Storytellers at Work

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