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Author Talk with Bridgid Lowry
9 February @ 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm Author Talk, EventsJoin us for a talk from author Brigid Lowry where she will discuss her new book with fellow author Sally Gillespie. Join author Brigid Lowry as she discusses her new …
View eventLife Writing Group at Mount Flora Museum
11 February @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm WorkshopsAre 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 …
View eventPoetry Feedback Online Workshops
11 February @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Poets' Hub, Virtual Events, Workshops, Young WritersOnline Poetry Feedback Workshop Whether 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 …
View eventAuthor In-Conversation: Barry Nicholls
12 February @ 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm EventsJoin author Barry Nicholls in conversation as we discuss his latest book ‘Playing to Win: Australia and the 1972 Ashes.’ Barry Nicholls has written about sport for more than 35 …
View eventYouth writing workshop with Bianca Breen
20 February @ 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm Children's Event, EventsLaunch into a writing workshop with YA sci-fi author Bianca Breen and learn how to create your own epic, out-of-this-world stories! Love stories about time travel, robots, or distant galaxies? …
View eventChildren’s book launch: Ruby’s Perfect Fire Safety Plan
22 February @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Book LaunchRuby loves a plan, and we love a book launch! Come along for this special event, learn about fire safety, and have some fun! Join author Wendy Rudge and Diane …
View eventIn Conversation with Kathy Lette
22 February @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Author Talk, EventsJoin us for an unmissable evening with internationally bestselling author Kathy Lette as she launches her hilarious, heartfelt, and wickedly witty new novel, The Sisterhood Rules. Twin sisters Isabel and Verity have always …
View eventJoin the Stirling Libraries Writers’ Group
23 February @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Events, WorkshopsEver 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. …
View eventAuthor In-Conversation: Marcia van Zeller
24 February @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EventsMarcia’s latest release, ‘Be a Good Girl, Valerie,’ is an uplifting and empowering #metoo fiction, based on her lived experience. Free event but bookings essential. About the Author: Marcia Van …
View eventAuthor In-Conversation: Ashley Kalagian Blunt
26 February @ 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm EventsAshley’s latest book, ‘Like Follow, Die’, is a provocative psychological thriller that dives into the darkest corners of the internet. Join us to discuss the new psychological thriller praised by …
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New release by Robin Bower, RB Publishing – From Manuscript to Publication
News, OpportunitiesAs 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 …
Read moreCA/ASA Developmental Leadership Program
OpportunitiesLooking 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 …
Read moreNot Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction
Competitions, News, OpportunitiesIt’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 …
Read moreWriting retreat in Bali 2026
OpportunitiesPerth 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 …
Read moreThe [Screen] Writers Room Masterclass
Masterclass, Opportunities, ScreenwritingThe [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 …
Read morePeppermint Grove Retreat
News, OpportunitiesThe Peppermint Grove Retreat offers WA emerging and established authors and illustrators of Children’s and Young Adult books an opportunity to escape their daily lives to focus on creating for …
Read moreTHE DOROTHY HEWETT AWARD
Competitions, News, OpportunitiesThe Dorothy Hewett Award is a national award for unpublished manuscripts and is run annually in the month of November. The award is open to all writers who have completed a manuscript …
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