We’re giving away copies of “Post-Mortem” and “King of Beasts”.

We’re giving away copies of ‘Cold River’ and a double pass to Penguin Noir.

Connections The annual Campbelltown Writer’s Competition is on again! Writers from across South Australia are invited to submit their original stories inspired by the theme of Connections. Entries can be fiction or non-fiction but must not exceed 2,500 words and must have a link to the Campbelltown area, a Campbelltown resident or references to the City […]

Writers SA is looking for a person with knowledge of the Australian literary sector and experience in digital publishing to work with Splinter journal.

We’re giving away copies of Dr Rebecca Ray’s book on saying goodbye to the habitual chaos of trauma and welcoming a bigger, more loving, more creative way to live your life.

Congratulations to Celeste Wong and Mel Bakewell, who have each been awarded a 2026 Writers SA Varuna Fellowship!

We’re giving away copies of Mark Wales’ book on resilience, leadership and elite performance from an SAS Commander.

Bestselling thriller author Ashley Kalagian Blunt has answered some of our burning questions ahead of her visit to Adelaide to teach her most popular workshop.

Splinter journal spotlights the next generation of literary voices in its fourth issue, which is out now.

The Australian Government is consulting on the next National Cultural Policy. We encourage readers and writers to consider making a submission.

Last year Writers SA offered a bursary to assist one person with costs to attend the George Town Literary Festival (GTLF) in Penang, Malaysia. The recipient of that opportunity was Tim Tol, who has written an incredible piece about his experience.

SA Giving Week (4–8 May) is a chance to celebrate the role that giving plays in strengthening communities across South Australia.

We are thrilled to once again team up with Varuna, the National Writers’ House, to offer a residency and development fellowship for a South Australian writer in 2025 working in any genre or form.

After the release of its third issue last month, Splinter literary journal is opening submissions to writers from across Australia and the world. The literary journal – which is published out of Tarntanya (Adelaide) by Writers SA with support from Adelaide University, Flinders University, CreateSA, and the Don Dunstan Foundation – is seeking submissions across a wide […]

Splinter journal’s new First Nations issue invites readers to reflect on Indigenous experiences and resilient cultures through powerful voices and thoughtful storytelling. With a spirit of truth and creativity, the issue amplifies Indigenous perspectives and challenges audiences to see history and the present in new ways.  Launching November 20, 2025, the First Nations issue brings […]