Western Australia
Cave Design is an award-winning graphic design studio located in Perth, Western Australia which specialises in bespoke book design for publishers and self-publishers. But books aren’t all we do! Cave Design also has a successful track record in creating memorable brand identities, custom traditional and computer illustrations, large format displays and a wide variety of printed material which not only looks good, but gets results.
The Fellowship of Australian Writers has branches in every state. Membership is open to those interested in writing. The Western Australia branch is based at Tom Collins and Mattie Furphy Houses in Swanbourne, with branches in Esperance and Geraldton. Activities include a varied program of workshops, events, competitions and residencies for established and emerging writers.
Fremantle Press is a proudly not-for-profit team of publishers, authors and artists who bring uniquely Australian stories to the world. Established in 1976, Fremantle Press is renowned for producing quality works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and children’s literature. Our core purpose is to identify talented new and emerging Western Australian writers and artists, and to publish and distribute their work to the widest possible audience.
Hague Publishing focuses on the emerging e-book market. We are currently accepting submissions for all types of science fiction and fantasy. We publish through the international e-book market.
The Katharine Susannah Prichard (KSP) Writers’ Centre was established in 1985 to promote and nurture West Australian writing and writers, and continue the memory of Katharine Susannah Prichard. The Centre achieves this by presenting a rich literary program each year that includes Writers In Residence (including international), workshops, writing groups, guest speakers, competitions and self contained writers’ retreat accommodation.
The KSP Writers’ Centre is proud to support the development of literary work by hosting a number of annual residencies and fellowships. Offers placements in the categories of Established; Upcoming; Emerging; Scholarship; Established; and Fellowships.
For lovers of good science fiction and/or fantasy. No writing experience required. Also runs a closed list service to which members send new work for peer critiquing, and discuss ideas and publishing opportunities. Meets on the second Sunday of each month 10.00am – 12.00pm.
Magabala Books is Australia’s leading Indigenous publishing house. Based in Broome, Western Australia, and publishes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors, artists and illustrators from all over Australia. Aboriginal owned and led, guided by strong cultural principles and a passion for quality storytelling.
Features invited international, national and local poets plus ample opportunities for public participation in a diverse program of free and low cost events. Professional development is also supported through workshops, seminars, panels and networking opportunities.
RIC produce workbooks, blackline masters and teacher references for schools.
Includes news, articles, reviews, features and advertising.
Editing with accuracy, efficiency and confidentiality. Writing with flair, imagination and a healthy dose of reality. Preferred genre is non-fiction focused on business areas such as education, training, sales, marketing and technical writing.
Writing WA is working between the lines and behind the scenes to build a state of opportunity in Western Australia for writers, publishers and other practitioners in the writing sector – not just for the benefit of practitioners themselves, but for the immense social value that great writing brings to individuals and communities.
Established 1989. Only magazine covering the air freight industry in Australia and New Zealand. Features articles and news on the air freight industry, airports worldwide, customs, export, import, material handling machinery, dangerous goods and airlines.
Since starting in 1986, the Augusta Margaret River Mail has cemented its position as the community’s newspaper of choice. Always informative and entertaining, “The Mail” prides itself on being first with the news.
Since 1986, the Augusta-Margaret River Mail has cemented its position as the community’s newspaper of choice. Always informative and entertaining, “The Mail” prides itself on being first with the news. Topics of interest: local and national news, lifestyle.
The Australian Writers’ Guild (AWG) is the professional association for all performance writers, writers for television, screen, theatre, radio and multimedia. The AWG gives access to legal and contractual advice, provides a script development registration service and a script assessment service. The AWG offers professional courses and publications. The WA office is open Tuesday-Thursday 10am-4pm.
Black Swan is Western Australia’s State Flagship Theatre Company, and one of Australia’s foremost producers of Australian drama. It has developed a reputation for innovation and the nurturing of new work, and in particular the telling of uniquely Western Australian stories.
The Bunbury Mail is a regional newspaper published every Wednesday and is distributed free to homes and businesses. The paper is seen as a leader in the market place and has developed a strong following among readers and advertisers with its blend of general news, community news, sport and features.
Copper Canyon Press publishes extraordinary poetry from around the world to engage the imaginations and intellects of readers. Copper Canyon Press is a nonprofit publisher that believes poetry is vital to language and living. Since 1972, the Press has published poetry exclusively and has established an international reputation for its commitment to authors, editorial acumen, and dedication to the poetry audience.
Down South Writer’s Centre is concerned with the promotion of literature and creative writing in Busselton and region.
Farm Weekly is Western Australia’s most important source of information for the farming community and the largest selling rural newspaper in the state.
Open Theme Competition run by the Fellowship of Australian Writers WA. This is an annual competition named after two well-known West Australian short story writers. There is a new judge every year. 3,000 words maximum, maximum 3 entries.
The Tom Collins Poetry Prize is an annual open competition, held since the 1970s. Maximum three entries per person.