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Wish magazine is a monthly insert into the first Friday edition of The Australian newspaper. It contains articles on luxury items, dining, experiences and lifestyle.

Phone
(02) 92883000
Publisher
News Corp Australia
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
Wish Magazine has no submission guidelines. Email the editor for submission enquiries and pitches.

The WK Hancock Prize gives recognition and encouragement to an Australian scholar who has recently published a first book in any field of history. Awarded for a first book published in the two years preceding the year of the award. Author must be normally resident in Australia.

Phone
0404 880 141

The Wollondilly Advertiser reaches more than 11,000 homes in the Wollondilly Shire and provides residents with accurate coverage of issues affecting their community.

Phone
(02) 46778555
Publisher
Fairfax
Frequency
Weekly on Wednesday

Wollondilly FAW is a regional branch of the NSW FAW and meets on the second Sunday of every month. The group is very active, holding an annual literary competition and an annual poets picnic at Wirrimbirra Sanctuary.

Phone
0402 091 903

One of Australia’s premier weekly women’s magazines interested in short stories, gossip, TV news, general interest stories, cooking, fashion, beauty, health and astrology.

Phone
(02) 92828508
Publisher
Bauer Media Group
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
Primarily interested in receiving short stories, around 2,000 words. Read the magazine for an appreciation of the type of material that is published. See magazine for current section contacts (eg Travel, Beauty, etc.).

New Zealand’s top-selling weekly magazine for women. Lively, fast-paced and packed with the latest local and international celebrity news.

Phone
+64 9 3082700
Publisher
Bauer Media Group
Frequency
Weekly

Womankind magazine represents a new era for women: Womankind is an advertising-free women’s magazine on self, identity and meaning in today’s society. Womankind magazine features the top journalists, authors and artists in a 132 page, perfect-bound magazine – offering a signature mix of reporting and commentary on culture, creativity, philosophy, nature and ways to live a more fulfilling life.

Frequency
Quarterly

The Women Writers Network meets to workshop and edit works in progress from all genres. Meetings are held on Wednesdays at 1pm at the NSW Writers’ Centre. Must be a NSWWC member to attend.

Phone
(02) 96223350

Women’s interest magazine encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle. Themes include fitness, beauty, body image, food and nutrition, sex and relationships, and more.

Phone
(02) 93942410
Publisher
Pacific Magazines
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
Read the publication for style and themes. Contact before making any submission.

Australian magazine dedicated to the health, training, fat loss and supplementation needs of Australian women.

Phone
(03) 95748460
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Publisher
Blitz Publications
Frequency
Monthly

The Women’s Library focuses on writing by and about women. The library houses over 25,000 items. There is a comprehensive collection of lesbian literature and non-fiction focusing on issues and areas of interest to women. The library seeks to represent the diversity of Australian women’s writing. The Women’s Library hosts community meetings, groups and activities. Open Tuesday to Thursday 11am-3pm and Saturday and Sunday 12-4pm. There is also a $2 bookshop.

Phone
(02) 95577060

Wordweavers is a support group for aspiring and published writers. The group does not function as a teaching group. Meetings are held fortnightly and visitors are welcome. For all enquiries please phone Waverley Community Learning Centre.

Phone
(03) 98076011

A group of poets (most of whom are Christians) who meet on the second Saturday of every month (sans January) to critique and encourage each other. Also gives public readings. Poetica Christi Press, the publishing arm, has published 16 books, two tapes, two sets of greeting cards, bookmarks and a CD. Our aim is to publish Australian poetry with a Christian ethos to challenge, minister and encourage.

Phone
(03) 98905885

International journal about commercial, military, small ships and related industries. Small ships, reports on new vessels, equipment of interest to international work and patrol boat industries.

Phone
(03) 98246055
Publisher
Baird Publications Pty Ltd
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
Regular writers are used, but ideas for stories pitched may be accepted. Not interested in leisure boats, second-hand boats or equipment. See Editorial Programme PDF available on website.

The World Nomads Travel Writing Scholarship gives three aspiring writers the opportunity to attend a travel writing workshop with a professional and widely-published travel writer (a different tutor each year). After completing the workshop, they will then put their writing skills to the test on a 10-day all-expenses-paid trip where they will document their adventures. This is a global opportunity. 2019 dates are to be confirmed.

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Frequency
Every year

A guide to antique dealers and art galleries. Features informative articles on antiques, collectables and exhibitions. Three titles are available free to the public through the 600 contributing antique shops, antique centres and art galleries as well as select galleries.

Phone
(02) 93892919
Publisher
JQ Pty Ltd
Frequency
Biannual
Tips & General Information
Email short outline or full submission.

The Write Angle is a quarterly journal featuring original, unpublished works; emphasis is on high standards in English language usage.

Phone
(07) 32761234
Frequency
Quarterly
Tips & General Information
Contributions accepted via hard copy with SSAE, or email (no attachments). Subscription enquiries to publishing editor. Rates: yearly $18, half yearly $9, payment via cheque or money order to C. Hartley.

Group meets weekly on Tuesdays 12-12:30pm in the Box Hill Library to present their work and provide discussion and feedback. No entry fee. New members welcome.

Phone
(03) 98481376

We are a women’s writing group meeting every Wednesday morning. We provide encouragement and inspiration to keep writing. Every year we produce an anthology and we go through the whole process of putting the book together, including editing, layout, book cover design and preparation for printing.

Phone
(08) 92941872

Writer’s Edit is a young online literary magazine created for writers and readers. It is designed as a support for newcomers to the industry and publishes essays, writing prompts, author interviews and writing advice. Writer’s Edit takes submissions of essays, fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, and writing advice.

Publisher
Writer’s Edit Press
Frequency
Annual

Offers group writing sessions, workshops, seminars and author readings; facilitates meetings for writers; and promotes books by local authors.

Writers in Townsville Society Inc (WITS) is an eclectic, diverse and dynamic group that meets weekly to share and critique members’ work. WITS publishes anthologies of members’ work, networks with other writers’ groups, undertakes projects and enjoys outings and performances throughout the year. WITS has a strong community involvement. Young poets find encouragement to read their work in public at WITS’ Mid Year Poetry Reading. New members welcome.

Published and qualified author, Dee White, offers online writing classes for kids and adults, encouragement for new writers; mentoring and classroom lesson plans.

Mobile
0438 730 218

A non-profit group dedicated to the development of creative writing in all its forms and promoting local writers. Meetings are held monthly to critique work of members. Sometimes there is a guest speaker or workshop. Other writing-related events are held. Annual literary competitions are held and publication encouraged. Meetings held every fourth Saturday of the month, 1:30-4:30pm at Wyong Senior Citizens Centre in the grounds of Wyong Old Primary School.

Phone
(02) 43337489

Street press, with gigs, club guide, CD reviews, interviews and profiles.

Phone
(08) 92132888
Publisher
Xpress Publishing
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
Enquire in email about picture formatting if required.