Congratulations to the newly appointed editors as part of SA Writers Centre’s young editors project, Dubnium. (more…)
SA Writers Centre is giving away a ticket to one lucky person to attend our Writing Worlds within Worlds workshop with award winning playwright and interstate guest, Fin Kruckemeyer. All you have to do is tell us the name of your fictional world, if you were writing one. You must comment with this world name […]
Special pre announcement alert! We have partnered with a major publishing company for our inaugural mentorship program. This is a unique professional mentorship opportunity that will provide advice and guidance to assist a writer’s manuscript to become a publishable standard. MORE DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON… be sure to keep your eye on our website, […]
Pitch us a blog post that is relevant to the industry and you COULD WIN a place to our Book to Blog and Back full day workshop (valued at $160), held on 12 April 2015. Requirements: Please email us your pitch (less than 200 words) links to two pieces to give us an idea of […]
From now until 7 March, the Kill Your Darlings Writers Workshop is offering all new and renewing print subscribers a year-long subscription and a 3000-word manuscript assessment, for just $100. TWO lucky winners will receive the subscription plus manuscript assessment package FOR FREE. (more…)
The NGV will host the inaugural Melbourne Art Book Fair, 1−3 May at NGV International, gathering together some of the most creative Australian and international book designers and publishers in an architecturally designed experience in NGV’s Great Hall. A number of exhibitors will showcase fine art, architecture and design publications as well as limited editions […]
The Stella Prize is delighted to announce the 2015 Stella Prize longlist. (more…)
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our Admin Assistant, Sarah Gates, who received the Colin Thiele Writing Scholarship from Carclew recently, of $12,500. We’re very proud of her and her writing achievements and we’re excited for this wonderful step in her career. (more…)
Program of Writing Workshops and Events We’re very excited to present our first quarter writing program and want to encourage you to take advantage of the wonderful writing workshops and events we have on offer. You’ll be able to choose from a range of wonderful learning and development experiences including Become a Paid Travel Writer […]
Lit Bulb Festival … flash fiction at its flashiest Announcing the Lit Bulb Festival. The inaugural Lit Bulb Festival is supported by the SA Writers Centre and Pure Slush and it’s a celebration of flash fiction in its many forms. Most importantly, Lit Bulb will be a celebration of writing. You can find the Lit […]
Want to spoil your loved one this Christmas? Want to buy them something a little different that shows you believe in their talent? Why not purchase a gift voucher? By purchasing a gift voucher you agree to the terms and conditions. Gift vouchers will be emailed to the purchaser. No gift vouchers will be mailed. […]
By Georgina Chadderton Come to Georgina’s workshop here (kids only!) I’ve been writing and drawing comics for almost as long as I can remember and have found comics the perfect medium to help me share the stories I have to tell. ‘Why comics?’ I hear you ask—well, let me explain! I love reading, writing […]
FOOD BLOGGING AWARDS COMPETITION RULES 1. The competition is open to all Australian food bloggers. 2. There will be 4 categories – food or food/travel narrative, restaurant review, Best New Blog under 12 months old and best recipe post. The narrative & review section will be decided by judges Barbara Santich and Annabelle Baker. The […]
Located in the heart of Adelaide, the SA Writers Centre is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to foster, develop and promote writers and writing. The Centre, which has over 1200 members, was the first of its kind in Australia and continues to act as a resource for people of all ages and experiences, assisting both new and established writers on every aspect of craft and publishing.
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