New South Wales
Specialisation: Business books on computing and management subjects, plus personal development in the world of work. Distribution specialties also include business, travel, science, history, sport and leisure.
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.
Women’s interest magazine encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle. Themes include fitness, beauty, body image, food and nutrition, sex and relationships, and more.
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.
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.
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 Wollondilly Advertiser reaches more than 11,000 homes in the Wollondilly Shire and provides residents with accurate coverage of issues affecting their community.
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.
The Wingham Chronicle has been published since 1880 and is regarded as the town’s bible. If something happens in the town or surrounding district – it’s in the Chronicle. The paper identifies strongly with its community and gets behind annual town promotions such as Beef Week and retail sale days.
Whitley Awards are presented for outstanding publications (print or electronic) containing a significant amount of information on the Australasian region fauna. More than one medal may be given each year. The prize may be withheld if submissions are of insufficient standard. Certificates of commendation (to author and to publisher) are given within a series of categories.
The Western Advocate has been serving the Bathurst area for more than 160 years. It has established itself as the voice of the local district providing information that has helped the community develop and prosper.
Natural health and lifestyle magazine with features on natural and organic produce, therapies and products, issues like environment and sustainability, and ideas to improve and balance each reader’s lifestyle.
Well-read and highly regarded newspaper.
Specialisation: Architecture, biography, Australian military history, canines, craft, non-fiction.
Open to Australian journalists or writers whose work was published in the year from 1 September in the preceding year to 31 August. Entries can encompass subject matter including true crime and biographies through to political analysis, business writing, war reporting, investigative journalism and foreign correspondence.
Lifestyle publication, focused on food, wine, culture, fashion and exotic travel destinations.
Upmarket fashion and beauty magazine. An informant on the arts, people, health, travel and the latest style and trends in Australia and overseas.
Inflight magazine for Virgin Blue flights. Publishes articles on a variety of topics, including travel, business, technology, food and drink, entertainment, arts and culture, and people profiles.
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.
A Varuna Focus Week offers a residential masterclass to writers with a shared interest in a particular area. Each week is limited to only five participants and includes a creative and stimulating mix of individual work-time, facilitated sessions, one-on-one mentorship as well as social time for unstructured conversation. Participation in this program is through written application.
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.
Vacations & Travel Magazine has been published and on sale in Australia since 1983. The magazine’s focus is travel, inspiring readers to discover unique destinations and ways to research, plan and book their dream vacation.
Umbrella group for Border/Tweed Mail.
Features the latest in off-road riding in Australia, including trail, enduro, desert and adventure motorcycling.
Literary magazines for primary school-aged readers. Features fiction, plays, poetry and non-fiction.