We are thrilled to announce THOMAS GURN as the winning recipient of the 2025 Deep Creek Residency Fellowship.  Tom will be the fourth South Australian writer to be supported with time, space & mentoring via this Fellowship. Tom will be mentored by the wise and wildly talented, Favel Parrett, and will work on his project in […]

Community From finding strength in your local community through sports, volunteering, shared experiences or more to building or joining an online community that shares your interests or hobbies, this theme speaks to the heart of Campbelltown, which is our community! The annual Campbelltown Writer’s Competition is on again and writers from across South Australia are […]

Meanjin and Splinter are thrilled to announce a new joint subscription: just one registration at one price to receive both print journals!

We are delighted to once again partner with Matilda Bookshop and Ultimo Press for the Deep Creek Residency Fellowship 2025. Now in its fourth year, the residency offers the winning South Australian writer time away to write and the opportunity to work on a manuscript with a mentor, this year it is the award-winning novelist […]

Every month we take a moment to congratulate Writers SA members on their writing successes, from new book releases, to prizes, fellowships, awards, publication credits and more. (more…)

Every month we take a moment to congratulate Writers SA members on their writing successes, from new book releases, to prizes, fellowships, awards, publication credits and more. (more…)

Filled with writing from across the globe and conceived, edited, and designed in South Australia, the bumper first edition of our literary journal launches today.

With generous funding from the Copyright Agency and Arts SA, Writers SA will commission 6 Deaf* writers to create pieces of work to be published in our new literary journal – Splinter.

Journey From a journey through our beautiful council parks and reserves to your family’s journey to reside in Campbelltown, this theme elicits the exploration of the Campbelltown area. The annual Campbelltown Writer’s Competition is on again and writers from across South Australia are invited to submit their original stories inspired by the theme of Journey. Entries […]

We are thrilled to announce applications are open for the second year of our fellowship program for South Australian writers!

What is it like to attend a Writing Wednesday session? This guest post from Jim Myhill gives you an insider’s view of the free, weekly in-person writing afternoon for members.

Held across the country from 7-14 July 2024, NAIDOC Week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Writers SA and Matilda Bookshop are so excited to announce REBECCA BURTON as this year’s winner of the Deep Creek Residency which includes mentoring with Rachael Mead and an assessment by Ultimo Press. “This year’s highly impressive shortlist included a diversity of voices and forms, including resonant writing about migrant experiences in Australia, an evocative […]

Writers SA is thrilled to announce that its new literary journal, Splinter, has opened submissions for its inaugural issue. Splinter will be a print journal showcasing local voices in their rightful place alongside national and international writers, with at least 25 per cent of its published content authored by SA writers. Published biannually by Writers […]

There are few creative endeavours that are as much a labour of love as writing a book. From the inception of an idea through to the final printing, the time, hard work, and dedication writers pour into their work speaks to the artistry and love of the craft that Australian writers hold. At the National […]