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Offers group writing sessions, workshops, seminars and author readings; facilitates meetings for writers; and promotes books by local authors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The National Library of Australia welcomes publishers producing works on physical media such as CD-ROMs to add their publications to the Library’s national collection of Australian heritage material. It is vitally important that these works are preserved for the benefit of future generations of Australians.
Vibewire is a non-profit organisation that supports emerging young writers. We publish poetry, fiction, opinion, reportage, photography, illustration or review under 1,000 words.
Varuna, the National Writers House is a creative retreat and writers’ network for Australian stories and ideas. We support bringing rigour and commitment to the writing craft; building a respectful and inclusive community; valuing of heritage and place; and making writing and creativity matter. Since 1989 Varuna has inspired the creation of new Australian writing and provided support for a thriving writing community and growing alumni.
This diverse group of writers meets monthly on the third Saturday with the exception of December and January, when even scribblers take a break. Members range from dabblers to professionals and the only requirement for membership is a healthy respect for the written word and a good sense of humour.
Meets third Friday of each month at 4pm at The Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, 280 Pitt Street. Please contact via online form.
Dedicated to fostering the art of spoken word performance and, particularly, the telling of ancient, traditional and modern stories. Please note that email is the preferred means of contact.
South Coast Writers’ Centre supports literary culture on the South Coast of New South Wales through professional development, audience development and community cultural development activities. The program includes workshops, masterclasses, literary events and one-off projects.
The Society of Women Writers WA fosters creative and other writing and encourages members, women in particular, to be active and published writers. Monthly meetings include a guest speaker. The Society has one writers’ retreat per year, holds workshops, weekly creative writing classes and coordinates competitions. A monthly newsletter is circulated to members.
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.
Sisters in Crime (SINC) Australia grew out of a shared interest in women’s crime writing. Members are writers, publishers, students, academics and booksellers but most are enthusiastic readers and viewers of women’s crime on the page and screen. Discounts are offered at regular events as well as a 10% discount at selected bookshops. Its website features news, reviews, details of events and competitions and member-only sections for event reports and blogs.
The Rocky River ‘Riters meet twice a month for book discussions and prose and poetry writing exercises. Offers lively conversations and encouragement. Meets on the second Friday of each month in the morning at Gladstone, and on the fourth Wednesday of the month in the evenings at Crystal Brook. Contact the secretary for more information.
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.
The Publishers Association of New Zealand (PANZ) comprises many organisations associated with publishing in New Zealand, including book importers, distributors, local and international publishers, academic presses, and publishing consultants. PANZ was incorporated in 1978 and is managed by a council of nine publisher members.
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.
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.
Lively group of poets who give writerly fellowship and feedback. Also involved in readings, exhibitions and publication. Meetings on second and fourth Mondays each month 1-3pm.
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.
Papercuts is Australia’s only national poetry program for schools. Aimed at Years 9-10 students of all abilities, it fosters the skills to read and write poetry. Papercuts brings contemporary poets to classroom workshops, and provides teachers with flexible units of activities modeled on Red Room’s public projects. Papercuts is provided free to schools.
A friendly group of people interested in writing who meet monthly to support local writers, disseminate information and provide opportunities for writers to perform their work.
The objectives of the association are to promote the practice and methods of oral history, educate in the use of oral history methods, encourage discussion of all problems in oral history, foster the preservation of oral history records in Australia, and share information about oral history projects. Branch seminars and workshops are held regularly throughout the year while a national conference is held every two years. Alternative email: [email protected].