New South Wales

Phone
(02) 42320000 (02) 42212381
Publisher
Fairfax Media

The Nita B Kibble Awards (The Kibble Awards) recognise the works of Australian women writers of fiction or non-fiction prose. The work must be about or in connection with life in Australia and must be capable of being classified as ‘life writing’ which includes novels, autobiography, biography, travel and other writing with a strong personal element. Please refer to the Kibble website for more information on the next awards.

Writing for children or young adults? The NSW Writers’ Centre Kids and Young Adult Literature Festival is all about stories for young people, from picture books to young adult fiction, scriptwriting to theatre, fantasy to horror. Speakers include writers, illustratiors and publishers and agents who talk about the kind of work they are looking for.

Life science research, with topics like genetics and genomics, proteins and proteomics, RNAi, immunology, microbiology, biomedical research and bioinformatics.

Phone
(02) 94872700
Frequency
Seven issues per year
Tips & General Information
Contact via email. Highly specialised, technical content, industry audience. Expertise in life sciences is required.

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.

Phone
0429 987 195

The Lakes Mail covers local news and issues from around the region. It has a comprehensive entertainment guide, sports and has a fishing column written for local fishermen.

Phone
(02) 49737700
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
Weekly

Agricultural publication – rural and agricultural themes. Local, national and international news.

Phone
(02) 45704444
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
Weekly

Lansdowne Publishing concentrates on publishing for the international market. Specialisation: quality, illustrated non-fiction books such as cookery, gardening, gift books, health and lifestyle, home and design, New Age, history, mythology and general interest. Our new Australian list will focus on Australian interest titles in all areas and will concentrate on black and white books.

Phone
0417 454 615
Tips & General Information
Commissions work and rarely publishes unsolicited manuscripts.

Named in honour of an avid Henry Lawson follower and the Society’s former patron. Award is for a recorded reading of an Australian poem by a poet of entrant’s choice. Submit a tape or CD of the performance poem. Up to 10 finalists are chosen and must perform at annual Literary Dinner (Saturday of June long weekend) in Gulgong to be eligible for award. Proudly supported by Essential Energy.

Phone
(02) 6374 2049
Frequency
Every year

Regional community newspaper published three times per week.

Phone
(02) 63522700
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Tips & General Information
Interested in material of relevance to readers in the Greater Lithgow and Blue Mountains region.
Category

Award-winning partnership publisher of children’s books, teaming aspiring authors with professional editing, illustration, design, printing, distribution, marketing and promotion.

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.

Phone
(02) 98966956
Mobile
0422 263 373

The Liverpool City Champion is the market leading local newspaper and is actively involved in all aspects of the community, sponsoring many local events.

Phone
(02) 87776682
Publisher
Fairfax Media

A free weekly newspaper. Sister publication to Maitland Mercury, part of Rural Press Ltd. Topics of interest: community newspaper serving Maitland and district.

Phone
(02) 49310100
Publisher
Rural Press Pty Ltd
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
Freelance articles are not usually commissioned on a paid basis. Some casual writers (paid at award rates) are employed from time-to-time.

Lucky Break is the magazine that speaks to middle New Zealand. The things that matter most to our readers are their family and community; not celebrities, but the person next door and their incredible triumphs and tragedies – everyday Kiwis are the stars of Lucky Break.

Phone
+ 64 9 3665348

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).

Phone
(02) 46284670

The Macleay Argus is the primary source of local news for the community and has close contact with the people. It also keeps up-to-date with local events and occasions, providing an information source for visitors.

Phone
(02) 65626622
Publisher
Fairfax Media

Eden, on the far south coast of NSW, is on the shores of Twofold Bay which is one of the deepest natural harbours in the world.

Phone
(02) 64961199
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
Weekly

The Maitland Mercury is Australia’s oldest regional daily newspaper, established in 1843. It serves the community of the city of Maitland and the surrounding Lower Hunter Valley with stories of local and national news, sport, people and issues.

Phone
(02) 49310100
Publisher
Fairfax Media

Everything a switched on woman needs to know: news, entertainment, and irreverent opinion.

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The group aims to further members’ interests in writing. Meets monthly and is open to all.

Phone
(02) 94522299
Phone
(02) 65521988
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

The Manuscript Agency offers authors, publishers and agents professional manuscript development services, including: • Manuscript appraisal • Mentorships • Editorial services • Cover letter/Synopsis editing We use senior, experienced publishing-industry personnel to provide considered, objective feedback from a publishing perspective. In the highly competitive world of publishing, getting your manuscript read, assessed and developed by professionals is the first step to success. Kit Carstairs I +61 422 783 313 I [email protected] I www.manuscri…

Publishes feature and fashion stories, incorporating humour, glamour, and stories on women’s issues with controversial, emotional and hard hitting pieces.

Phone
(02) 93942000
Publisher
Pacific Magazines
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
While most of Marie Claire’s feature articles are commissioned from overseas, the magazine maintains a healthy local content. Please make sure you are familiar with our content by reading previous issues. We prefer to receive story proposals, rather than completed work, so send a query letter detailing your idea to the address below. If the editors find the subject suitable, they will contact you. Please enclose clips of your previously published materials, which we are unable to return to you. Read more at Marie Claire FAQ.

Melaleuca is a free e-zine of Australian poetry, distributed as a PDF file via email.

Phone
(07) 55249722
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
We accept all forms of poetry, and we archive previous editions online.