Founded in March 1995, the aim of the group is to attain a publishable standard of work. The group is made up of short story writers, novelists and freelancers. All aspects of writing are discussed at our monthly meetings. An anthology is produced every year plus a newsletter every month. New members are always welcome. Meets at Pathways Library, North Lakes.

Port Macquarie-Hastings FAW is the regional branch of NSW FAW and meets on the last Saturday afternoon of each month at 1pm. Meetings are varied and include speakers, outings and workshops by local and non-local writers, and readings of members work. Two literary competitions are held annually. Have established a fortnightly writing group for members. New members and visitors to the Hastings area are very welcome to attend meetings.

Public Lending Right (PLR) is an Australian Government cultural program administered by the Office for the Arts. PLR makes payments to eligible Australian creators and publishers on the basis that income is lost from the availability of their books in public lending libraries. PLR also supports the enrichment of Australian culture by encouraging the growth and development of Australian writing and publishing.

The Red Room Company creates, promotes, and distributes poetry inspired projects to the public. Using alternatives to traditional poetry productions such as community radio broadcasts and poem installations in public spaces, they offer professional opportunities to Australian poets, with a focus on new and emerging poets.

This is an extremely supportive group for writers working in the genre of romance or within the broader context of fiction, where writers can share their work, discuss technique and ultimately help each other to publish work in the various categories of romance (historical, chick lit, gothic etc). This group is also beneficial for writers of other genres looking to weave an element of romance into their narrative…

The SCREENPLAY Development Centre has been created because of a simple need: the need to find commercially viable screenplays. By creating a central screenplay submission centre and the Screenplay Notification Service™, we’re saving the writer the costs of multiple submissions and negative Coverage, while simultaneously saving the production companies the costs of redundant reader services.

Shopfront is an exciting and innovative arts centre – focused on contemporary performance, hybrid arts and cross-disciplinary forms. It’s a one stop creative haven where under 25s make engaging new work and meaningful connections.

The Tasmanian branch of the Institute of Professional Editors helps establish and maintain high standards of editing, promotes the exchange of ideas and information on professional matters, provides opportunities for professional development, and raises government, industry and commercial awareness of the benefits of professional editing. It offers workshops and seminars with a range of speakers and a regular newsletter. A register of freelance editors is available on the website.

The South Australian Writers’ Theatre Inc (SAWT) is a group of writers who specialise in the writing of scripts for stage and radio. The primary aim is to increase the quantity and improve the quality of South Australian writing for performance. To become a Full Member of SAWT you need to have written a script or be working on a script, otherwise you join as an Associate Member. Concessions apply for the unemployed, students and pensioners.

An integral part of the Melbourne theatre community, St Martins has spent over 25 years providing and resourcing hands-on performing arts experiences to Victorians aged between 5-25 years. You’ll find our program offers a range of masterclasses, theatre training ensembles, a choir, a playwriting development stream and brand new Australian theatre projects for all ages to get involved with. St Martins offers various pathways for emerging artists to develop their creative individuality. Whether it’s honing your existing acting skills, staging your first th…

The group meets every week to workshop each others’ writing and to discuss and analyse prominent writers’ work. Meets at Sutherland Entertainment Centre, Eaton Street, Sutherland (during school terms, Mondays 10am-12pm).

Sydney Theatre Company has been a major force in Australian drama since its establishment in 1978. As the state theatre of NSW, the Sydney Theatre Company offers Sydney audiences an eclectic program of Australian plays, lively interpretations of the classic repertoire and the best of new international writing. It seeks to produce theatre of the highest standard that consistently illuminates, entertains and challenges.