Competitions
Read more
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 All submissions must be previously unpublished and no more than …
Latest notices
New release by Robin Bower, RB Publishing – From Manuscript to Publication
News, Opportunities
Read more
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 …
CA/ASA Developmental Leadership Program
Opportunities
Read more
Looking for a Professional Development Opportunity? This could be the one for you. The Australian Society of Authors is awarding 13 mentorships to assist Australian writers and illustrators to develop …
Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction
Competitions, News, Opportunities
Read more
It’s a write-off! 500 words 60 hours 2 teams 1 winner Choose a team and write a 500-word story based on your team’s prompts to compete for thousands of dollars …
Writing retreat in Bali 2026
Opportunities
Read more
Perth author and writing mentor Carrie Cox will co-host a writing retreat in beautiful East Bali in June 2026. Dedicate a week entirely to yourself and to your story in …
The [Screen] Writers Room Masterclass
Masterclass, Opportunities, Screenwriting
Read more
The [Screen] Writers Room, a six-week online masterclass that places participants inside a simulated TV writers’ room. Across the course, we explore story structure, pitching, concept development and the collaborative …