Writers SA offers a range of writing workshops and literary events this winter

In honour of our hardworking members who didn’t (or don’t) get to have a book launch, we’re coming to the party with a party! Join us at the State Library’s Institute Building for a series of speed launches as part of our winter networking event. If you’d like to be a launching author, you can […]

Welcome to Writers SA’s member-only literary advice column, where our experts respond to your questions about writing, publishing, the literary life and beyond. Got a question? Ask us here. For this installment of Agony Author, Barbara asks: “Do I set my book measurements before writing the manuscript or at the end when finished?When do I […]

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. If you’re a Writers SA member who has celebrated a writing achievement recently, fill out this form to be included in our next feature. May 2023 Verity Laughton […]

Win a copy of The Summer Place by Janette Paul

Notification of Annual General Meeting Dear members, The Writers SA (ABN 40783458265) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at 6pm on Thursday 25 May, online via Zoom. Call for Nominations: The Writers SA Board of Management consists of eight members. All current financial members are eligible to nominate for the Board of Management. The […]

Ahead of her upcoming online program Manuscript Incubator, we chatted to much-loved Australian fantasy author Isobelle Carmody

Ahead of her upcoming online workshop on writing powerful scenes, we chatted with Brooke about the workshop, her writing, and more.

We have three double passes to the 2023 German Film Festival to giveaway!

We have two signed, advance copies of The Rush by Michelle Prak to giveaway!

Bronwyn Tilley (writing as Bronwyn Stuart) is a multi-published award-winning author of 19 novels, novellas and short stories in both contemporary and historical romantic fiction, traditionally published and self-published. She is an advocate for fair deals for authors and a font of knowledge about the literary industry both here in Australia and overseas, and is […]

We’re refreshing our weekly e-news, and writers, we need your creativity! Help us name the newsletter and you could win a $100 book voucher prize from Dymocks. The newsletter is sent to our community every week with the latest literary news, events, opportunities and more—this is your chance to get involved and name a key […]

We have three copies of Love & Autism to giveaway!

Welcome to Writers SA’s member-only literary advice column, where our experts respond to your questions about writing, publishing, the literary life and beyond. Got a question? Ask us here. For this installment of Agony Author, Josie Hoffmann asks: “What is the best way to allocate daily writing sessions, and actually stick to the plan!?” Dear […]

Win a double pass to Come From Away