Industry organisation
Storytellers NSW is the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Inc, an open organisation which welcomes anyone with an interest in oral storytelling, whether teller, listener, beginner or professional.
The Writing and Society Research Centre’s members include critics, theorists and philosophers, poets, novelists, experimental writers, translators, editors, performers and composers. The Centre’s core interest is in literature as a form of knowledge, and as an agent for the examination of social and cultural values. We provide a rigorous and active context for our researchers, honours and higher degree candidates.
FAW Bayside is a regional branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers (VIC) Inc. The group meets at 8pm on the third Wednesday of each month. Activities include writing workshops, lectures and all those games that writers love to play. In the past few years, events hosted include a writing competition, radio plays, a literary festival and the production of an anthology of members’ work.
The Coffs Harbour Writers’ Group was established in 1986 for the purpose of creating an environment of support for aspiring writers. The group aims to promote writing in the Coffs Harbour area, to provide positive feedback and suggestions to members, improve members’ skills, and provide a portal of information on writing competitions and publishing opportunities.
Editors Victoria is Australia’s oldest and largest association for professional editors. It provides opportunities for professional development, and aims to establish and maintain high standards of editing while advocating for member and associate-member editors. A directory of freelance editors is available on the website.
The Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW) is a subscription based, non-profit organisation for writers of all ages and levels of ability. Members receive ‘The Australian Writers’ magazine, writing advice and the opportunity to enter FAW’s National Literary Awards, conducted each year. Members have access to readings and workshops where they can get feedback on their work through our network of regional branches.
Groups aim to support, inspire and inform. Writing Group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1pm, Poetry meet the same time on the third Wednesday.
The Katherine Region of Writers was established in 1991. With eight anthologies published, this non-profit community group meet monthly to share their writing, assist with manuscripts, old and new writing and encourage beginners and everyone in between to get their thoughts and ideas down. Everyone is welcome regardless of their genre or level of writing.
Provides an atmosphere of sharing and support as writers hone their craft. Program includes workshops, speakers, hands-on writing, feedback, social activities and more. Has a strong mentoring program for inexperienced writers. Meets first Saturday of month at 2pm.
Meets monthly, mostly at Belgrave Regional Library. Meetings focus on workshopping and celebrating members’ writing activities and achievements. Holds annual professional development workshops (open to invited participants) and writing retreats. Main aim is to support, motivate and celebrate each other’s writing aspirations. Interested persons are welcome to contact the group.
Live Poets is a performing venue for writers, musicians and storytellers. Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month from February to November. We feature special guests in poetry and unplugged music. We also welcome in our open section anyone who wants to recite, sing, tell a story, or play an instrument. Published eight books of poetry under Live Poets’ Press Imprint.
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The Macarthur regional branch of NSW FAW. Meets every third Sunday of the month at 1.00 pm, Campbelltown RSL Club (Jade Room), Carberry Lane (corner Cordeaux Street).
The group aims to further members’ interests in writing. Meets monthly and is open to all.
The New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA) represents the professional interests of New Zealand writers. As a PEN organisation, the NZSA works to improve writers’ conditions and provide a voice. NZSA offers awards and fellowships as well as mentoring and assessment schemes, produces a fortnightly enews, a quarterly magazine and a range of professional development materials for writers.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Youngstreet Poets meets on the fourth Friday of the month at the NSW Writer’s Centre, Rozelle. By invitation only.