The SA Writers Centre is partnering with Varuna, the National Writers’ House to offer a new residency and development fellowship for a young South Australian writer. This opportunity is open to writers, poets and illustrators who are under 35, and are South Australian residents. The week-long residency will take place from Monday 23 – Monday 30 April 2018. […]

First Draft, Manuscript Incubator, and Career Track When it comes to writers’ needs across their journey, one size definitely does not fit all. So we’re pleased to launch three new career support programs designed specifically for South Australian writers, tailored to our community’s diverse and evolving needs. In 2018, we’ll offer two distinct strands of […]

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter for SA Writers Centre. From November, we’ll have a home in – and partnership with – the State Library of South Australia. In the heart of Adelaide’s cultural strip, we’ll be based in the Institute Building on North Terrace. For more than thirty years, we’ve been the place writers […]

We’re seeking applications for readers for our Quick and Dirty reading events in 2017! There will be 4 events over the year, each with it’s own theme. If you’d like to read your work at one of these events, please fill out a survey here. (more…)

SA Writers Centre has partnered with the George Town Literary Festival, in Penang, Malaysia, to include an established South Australian writer on the 2016 GLTF festival program. This year, Manal Younus was the successful representative. The festival runs 25- 27 November 2016. This year’s theme is Hiraeth, a Welsh word evoking a longing for a […]

SA Writers Centre is interested in receiving workshop proposals from experienced teachers, writers and publishing industry professionals to include in our 2017 Program. If you are a published writer, or have relevant industry experience, please complete a workshop proposal form for each workshop you would like us to consider. We are looking for a variety […]

Kill Your Darlings is thrilled to announce exciting plans for 2017, including a transition to digital-only publishing, an expansion in content, and two inaugural awards for early-career writers. From 1 January 2017, KYD will become a digital-only publisher. The April 2017 edition will be the last print magazine produced. (more…)

The 12th annual Salisbury Writers’ Festival is proudly presented by the City of Salisbury in partnership with the SA Writers Centre. The Festival will provide a series of events for the writing, journalism, design and music enthusiasts. These include workshops, presentations, competitions and even a chance to pitch your ideas to a publisher. (more…)

It’s no secret that the arts – and particularly the literature sector – are facing precarious times. But this is certainly not the end. This is a shift, a shift towards something that may change the landscape but will bring the onus back to the people. (more…)

In 2016, we will be running our Digital Writer in Residence program again. This is a unique opportunity for writers who are familiar with the digital space to utilise our platform to experiment or execute something new. We have four residencies to fill this year, so please ensure you submit your application before the relevant […]

To celebrate the release of the film The Man Who Knew Infinity in cinemas on May 5, we are giving away a very special prize pack (valued at $140).  TO WIN head over to our Facebook page and comment on the pinned post: which upcoming SA Writers Centre workshop would be the most advantageous to […]

May is Short Story Month! Here’s a number of ways that you can immerse yourself in the pleasure of a short story: Vintage shorts released daily. Electric Literature releases a short story a day too. Check out our writing competitions page for upcoming short story comps to enter. Akashic Books is sharing stories all month […]

Author Charlotte Wood has taken home $50,000 after winning the Stella Prize for her novel The Natural Way of Things. The major literary award celebrates the writing of Australian women and is in its fourth year. It is named after My Brilliant Career author Stella Miles Franklin and aims to bring more readers to books […]

Scenestr has shone a spotlight on all the great workshops and events coming up at SA Writers Centre!   “Throughout April and May the SA Writers Centre has a line-up of exciting workshops and a festival for writers of all kinds to push themselves to their writing limits. With a wide range of professional development workshops […]

Congratulations to Amanda Hickie, author of An Ordinary Epidemic, published by South Australian publisher, MidnightSun Publishing who was longlisted for the Kibble Awards. Fifteen Australian female authors lauded for “improving and advancing literature for the benefit of our community” form the 2016 longlist for the prestigious Nita B Kibble Literary Awards (the Kibble Awards). Perpetual, […]