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Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival 2026
23 October - 25 October Author Talk, Children's Event, Events, WorkshopsJoin us for the 21st year of the Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival. We look forward to seeing you in Geraldton!
View eventJoin the Stirling Libraries Writers’ Group
26 October @ 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 eventWriters. With Wine.
28 October @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EventsWhether 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 …
View eventWrite Your Memoir
5 November @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm WorkshopsHave a life story you’d like to write but not sure how to put it together? This 4-week course with published memoirist Jay Martin (Vodka and Apple Juice, Boom Town …
View eventLife Writing Group at Mount Flora Museum
11 November @ 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 November @ 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 eventWrite Your Memoir
12 November @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm WorkshopsHave a life story you’d like to write but not sure how to put it together? This 4-week course with published memoirist Jay Martin (Vodka and Apple Juice, Boom Town …
View eventWrite Your Memoir
19 November @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm WorkshopsHave a life story you’d like to write but not sure how to put it together? This 4-week course with published memoirist Jay Martin (Vodka and Apple Juice, Boom Town …
View eventJoin the Stirling Libraries Writers’ Group
23 November @ 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 eventWriters. With Wine.
25 November @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EventsWhether 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 …
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Inaugural Bridgetown Writers Fest Short Story Competition
CompetitionsThe first Bridgetown Writers Fest Short Story competition is now open. Open theme, and open to all Western Australians aged 18+. Maximum length 2500, any fiction genre. $5 entry fee, …
Read moreDay of the Imprisoned Writer – in conversation with Louise Adler and Sisonke Msimang
NewsWriting and Publishing Across Cultural Fault Lines Commemorating the Day of the Imprisoned Writer, PEN Perth presents publisher and cultural leader Louise Adler in conversation with author and activist Sisonke …
Read moreMemoir writing course
MasterclassHave a life story you’d like to write but not sure how to put it together? This 4-week course with published memoirist Jay Martin (Vodka and Apple Juice, Boom Town …
Read morePerth Scriptwriting Collective
ScreenwritingYou want to write for television or film, meet like-minded creatives and watch the latest movies. Join us for the fourth Perth Scriptwriting Collective creative/critique session. This is a monthly …
Read moreAmazing Astro Animals Book Launch
NewsJoin James Foley to celebrate the release of his first-ever non-fiction book, Amazing Astro Animals! MC’d by graphic novelist Aśka, and featuring world-famous astrozoologist Professor Vüpshe Dazchy. DATE: Tuesday Sept 29th WHEN: 2:00pm WHERE: Heath Ledger …
Read moreBetween the Lines : A Conversation with Poet Shey Marque
Poets' HubJoin us for an inspiring morning with award-winning Western Australian poet Shey Marque discussing her acclaimed poetry collection The Hum Hearers. The Hum Hearers is an award-winning prose poetry collection which …
Read moreMay Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust – 2027 Ian Wilson Memorial Fellowship – Call for Applicants
Competitions, OpportunitiesAPPLICATIONS FOR OUR 2027 Ian Wilson Memorial Fellowship ARE OPEN The Ian Wilson Memorial Fellowship was established to support and nurture emerging children’s authors and/or illustrators who explore Australian voices …
Read morePerth Scriptwriting Collective
Opportunities, ScreenwritingYou want to write for television or film, meet like-minded creatives and watch the latest movies. Join us for the second Perth Scriptwriting Collective creative/critique session. This is a monthly …
Read moreLove to Read Local: Connect Readers with Western Australian Authors
NewsWriting WA invites public libraries, writing centres, community organisations, venues and individuals across the state to celebrate Western Australian writing through the Love to Read Local program. Supported by the …
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