Industry Organisations
Brisbane’s oldest speculative fiction writers group, Vision writers was founded by Marianne de Pierres and Rowena Cory Daniells in 1996. The group’s primary goal is the critiquing of fiction with the intent of improving not only the piece in question but also honing the writer’s talent as well. We love new members! Anyone from Brisbane and its surrounding area can join (we have members from the Redlands and Ipswich as well – if you’re willing to trek to the meeting we’re happy to have you).
Vitalstatistix (Vitals) is a boutique producer and presenter of contemporary theatre and interdisciplinary arts projects. Vitals presents and develops new work, residencies, community-based projects, events, collaborations with like-minded makers and presenters, and industry initiatives for South Australian artists. Vitals works from a feminist perspective and has a proud and continuing tradition of supporting women artists.
The Wheeler Centre is Melbourne’s home for smart, passionate and entertaining public talks on every topic. Across events and a unique collection of videos, podcasts and original writing, The Wheeler Center supports some of Australia’s finest local and international writers and thinkers.
A group for seasoned and aspiring writers from Brisbane’s northside in Queensland, Australia. Open to new members.
Writers Victoria is all about writing. With members throughout Victoria (and beyond), they are the state’s largest organisation supporting Victorian writers. For more than three decades, Writers Victoria has been a leading provider of information, resources and skills development for our members and the broader writing community.
Writing NSW is the state’s premier organisation for writers. It is a not-for-profit organisation established to foster writing culture in NSW and support writers in all genres and at all stages of their careers. It offers a comprehensive program of professional development, festivals, events, competitions and provides independent information on writing and publishing.
Writing NSW is the state’s leading provider of services to writers, including courses, seminars and workshops, writing groups, festivals and events, grants and prizes, and information and advice. A not-for-profit organisation formerly known as the NSW Writers’ Centre, they have been providing quality support to the writers of our state since 1991.
Writing WA is working between the lines and behind the scenes to build a state of opportunity in Western Australia for writers, publishers and other practitioners in the writing sector – not just for the benefit of practitioners themselves, but for the immense social value that great writing brings to individuals and communities.
We are a creative writing group for the vision impaired, or legally blind. We meet once a month and each meeting is a workshop, where everyone writes from prompts. Writers use laptops, Braille machines, or dictate to a sighted scribe. We produced a double CD set of stories and poems in 2009, which was narrated and broadcast on Radio4RPH.
Formed in 1996. Meets irregularly now. Members read each other’s work and give feedback and encouragement. Stages rehearsed readings and full performances of members’ scripts and has received funding from Arts ACT for dramaturgical support.
Arts Law is the national legal centre for the arts. We provide practical legal advice and more to artists across all sectors. Legal advice is free or low-cost depending on enquiry. Sample agreements, checklists, guides and information sheets, are sold or available on our website. We present workshops and seminars on key legal issues impacting on creative practice and play a key advocacy role regarding issues facing Australian artists.
Arts Nexus connects far North Queensland’s artists, creative producers, organisations, enterprises and communities by advocating and supporting creative producers and communities with a range of services and projects. Current program partners include Queensland Writers Centre and Tropical Writers.
Arts SA provides assistance for South Australian writers to prepare a draft of a new work and to develop their professional skills through the Independent Makers and Presenters Program. Arts SA acknowledges outstanding Australian literary culture with its national biennial Festival Awards for Literature. For more information, please see website.
Arts Tasmania is responsible for policy, planning, strategic development and funding of the arts in Tasmania. Arts Tasmania also has an industry development arm, arts@work, whose brief is to increase the capacity of the arts sector and the viability of a career in the arts. Funding opportunities exist for Tasmanian writers or activities that will benefit Tasmania.
Arts Victoria is the Victorian Government body charged with advising on and implementing arts policy, developing the arts and cultural industries across the state and ensuring access to the arts for all Victorians. Arts Victoria supports the arts and cultural industries to encourage excellence, develop good ideas, build audiences, encourage participation and improve facilities.
Asia and Pacific Writers Network is an alliance of individuals and organisations that work with language and writing in all their forms. The Network is an initiative of Melbourne PEN and supported by International PEN dedicated to the presentation and promotion of the region’s writings. The multilingual website publishes editions of writing from guest editors; news and announcements from across the region; and a directory listing writing resources.
Asia Pacific Writers & Translators Inc. (APWT) is an incorporated not for profit association that promotes literature from the dynamic and culturally diverse Asia Pacific region. APWT exists to support the careers of writers from the region. Membership is open to established authors and emerging writers, literary translators, literary agents, publishers, teachers and students of creative writing, and screen writers.
The Asialink Writing Residency Program is a unique opportunity for Australian writers to live and work for an extended period in Asia. Grants of up to $12,000 cover travel, living and project expenses, and give recipients the opportunity for international cultural exchange, in-depth research and sustained time on creative work.
Association for the Study of Australian Literature (ASAL) promotes the study of Australian writing. It holds annual conferences and mini-conferences and publishes the association’s journal, JASAL. Members receive discounts on ASAL conferences and join the ASAL global email list.
Austlit provides the most up-to-date and reliable information on reviews, literary criticism, and writers and writing in Australia. It is used by librarians, students from school to academic and tertiary levels, and works with literary researchers, publishers and librarians to ensure the information is accurate. Check website for further details.
The Australian Association of Writing Programs (AAWP) brings together writers, teachers, students, and editors. Membership is open to anyone with a professional involvement in the teaching of writing, primarily tertiary. The AAWP aims to represent the interests of creative writing teachers and students by providing a forum for discussion and publication. It runs conferences and publishes an online refereed journal, TEXT, containing critical articles, reviews, interviews and creative work.
A non-profit organisation for Australian and New Zealand writers of horror. Brings together professional and amateur writers, while improving the general understanding of what horror is in literature and exposing the genre to a wider audience. Offers support and mentoring programs, critiquing , writing and publication articles, the latest news, state of the market reports (including agents, magazines and publishing houses), magazine subscription discounts, information about competitions, anthologies and annual conferences.
Australasian Medical Writers Association (AMWA) members include: writers and editors, freelancers, medical practitioners and those working in public relations, medical communications and the pharmaceutical industry. AMWA offers a website, freelance register, e-newsletter, email service, an annual conference, annual AMWA Award, and a Professional Development Program. AMWA keeps members informed and provides networking and education opportunities.
Australia Council for the Arts is the Federal Government arts advisory and funding body. New Work, Publishing and Residencies and Fellowship categories offer grants to published Australian writers. Accepts projects in these genres: fiction (adult, young adult and children), literary non-fiction, poetry and writing for stage, radio and new media. Minimum publication and performance requirements apply. See the Australia Council Support for the Arts Handbook on website for more details.
Aims to improve the quality of indexing in Australia and New Zealand; to promote the training, professional development, status and interests of indexers; to act as an advisory body on indexing to which authors, editors, publishers and others may apply for guidance; and to establish relationships with other bodies with related interests.