The Department of Communities and Justice together with the Fellowship of Australian Writers Inc (FAW) is conducting an exciting FREE short story writing competition for Seniors Card and Senior Savers Card holders. The Prize is publication in their next book, Seniors’ Stories …
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Closing date: 5 September 2022 The Writing NSW Varuna Fellowships are awarded annually to writers who have a work of fiction, creative non-fiction, a play, or a suite of poems that is ready for the next stage of development. In …
Writers Unleashed is back in 2022 with an exciting line up of your favourite authors and presenters. This is an initiative of Sutherland Branch of FAW NSW. Saturday 3 September 2022, Gymea Sydney. With author talks, workshops and presentations across …
Applications close Friday 14 January 2022 at 5pm. North Sydney Council offers writers the opportunity to pursue their inspiration in the tranquil, historic Don Bank Museum – a heritage home with a wonderful Victorian-remnant garden setting. For Expression of Interest Guidelines, Selection Criteria, …
JUNE 11 – 14, 2021 Bringing a world class writers’ festival to the scenic Central Coast of New South Wales. The inaugural Words on the Waves Writers Festival is a celebration of words and ideas. You are invited to join the organisers for conversations, …
Short story set in the pandemic Closing date: 31 October 2020 Maximum 500 words Prize $100 Entry fee $5.00 Usual competition rules apply. Email entry to Either send cheque made out to Wyong Writers to: 204 Durren Rd, Jilliby, …
Judged by Clare Hallifax, Scholastic Australia There were over 477 entries in this year’s Writers Unleashed Picture Book Competition, with a final 10 entries for the shortlist. The competition is proudly supported by FAW Sutherland Branch and Writers Unleashed Writers Festival. Clare Hallifax …
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Closing date: 5 July 2020 The Writing NSW Varuna Fellowships are awarded annually to writers who have a work of fiction, creative non-fiction, a play, or a suite of poems that is ready for the next stage of development. Winners receive a …
Closing Date 20 April 2020 Conducted by Écrire! Words Alike Open to: 13+ years, targeting new, aspiring and/or young writers. Theme: A cause you are passionate about. Word Limit: 5,000–10,000 words. No Entry Fee. PRIZES include your work formatted into a PDF …
Saturday August 17 at Gymea Tradies (Sydney). This year’s tenth anniversary Writers Unleashed festival—hosted by the Sutherland Shire branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers—will feature a variety of author talks running throughout the day, in three rooms. From authors …
For new Western Sydney writers Closing date: 27 April 2019 ZineWest publishes the previously unpublished work of Western Sydney writers—both poetry and prose—in an annual, multi-genre, print zine. Entry is free to new writers, 16 years and over, who live, …
Picture Book Writing Competition 2018 Entries Close: Monday 7 May 2018 500 word limit. Open Theme. Text Only – No Illustrations. 1st Prize $300. 2nd Prize $150. 3rd Prize $75 Plus Certificates for shortlisted and winning entries. The 2018 Competition …
with Mary Moody Mary Moody’s background is journalism and feature writing, however she fell into a career as a gardening author/magazine editor and television presenter (ABC’s Gardening Australia) after moving to the mountains and becoming involved in the organic gardening …
The NSW Writers’ Centre has announced that Round 2 of the Writing NSW Access for Regional Writers Grants are open from Monday 20 November 2017, closing on Sunday 3 December 2017. These $300 travel grants are designed to assist writers in regional NSW …
The NSW Writers’ Centre has announced that the Writing NSW Access for Regional Writers Grants are open from 5 June. These $300 travel grants are designed to assist writers in regional NSW attend a professional development event that helps develop their …
Writers’ and Readers’ Conference 19 August 2017 The ‘Writers’ Unleashed’ 2017 Festival – hosted by the Sutherland Shire Branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers – will be held on Saturday 19th August, 2017 at Gymea Tradies. Author talks, bookshop, publishing consultations …