Long time Wollondilly FAW member Clare Bell had a very successful book launch on 22 November 2014 at the Wollondilly Shire Hall, Picton. Titled ‘My Australia’, the book—a collection of short stories, poems and photographs with an Australian theme—provides a nostalgic look at …
Writing NSW is delighted to announce the 2020 fellowships have been awarded to Kylie Boltin and Eleanor Kirk. Kylie Boltin was awarded the general fellowship for her novel, Snake Bite. With striking prose and a voice which will stay with the reader, …
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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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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, …
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 …
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 …
For new Western Sydney writers Closing date: 27 April 2019 ZineWest publishes the previously unpublished work of Western Sydney writers—both poetry and prose—in an annual, multi-genre, print zine.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, …
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 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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Applications are now open for the Writing NSW Early Career Writer Grants, Emerging Writing Organisation Grants and the Writer & Technologist Grant. A total of $27,000 in funding is available to early career writers, emerging writing organisations and for a …
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 …
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, …