The Stella Prize is delighted to announce the 2015 Stella Prize longlist. (more…)

Eight Australian writers have been shortlisted for the 2015 Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship $10,000 award, including South Australian author and SA Writers Centre Board member, Patrick Allington. (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 […]

In the middle of this year SA Writers Centre launched their Artists in Schools project with Adelaide High School [AHS]. An anthology called #Radelaide: Stories from Adelaide High – and the fruition of this project – is being launched on Friday 28 November at the SA Writers Centre. (more…)

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. […]

Have you got what it takes to make it in the world of online music, entertainment and culture? Rip It Up is looking for a bright spark to join our digital content team as a Casual Staff Writer, working 1-2 days per week. That’s right, an actual paid job. In the media/music industry! (more…)

On Saturday 15 November Elizabeth Manning DE (National Mentoring Program Coordinator) is offering a free workshop for editors who are interested in being mentors in the program. If you’re thinking of applying to become a mentor, this is your opportunity to find out from the national and state coordinators exactly what’s involved, why it’s worth […]

For a limited time only, we are offering members a chance to promote your book via our enewsletter with a very special discounted offer on advertising. This is such a great opportunity to get your book noticed by a wide range of readers and have the blurb and cover of the book delivered right to […]

Publishing platform Tablo has partnered with Momentum, the digital arm of major Australian publishing house Pan Macmillan, to uncover the next generation of bestselling authors. In what could be the start of an entirely new publishing model, Tablo will make a first ever attempt to spot future bestselling authors while they’re still writing their books. […]

Text Publishing is looking for an enthusiastic person to join its energetic, highly effective team in a full-time, one-year contract position.  (more…)

Applications are open for our Writers in Residence program for 2015. Please note: DEADLINE FOR ALL 2015 APPLICATIONS FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER 5PM   This information and application form is for the SA Writers Centre’s “Writer in Residence Program (Emerging Writers)”. Applicants must be available to take up residency during the time frames below. (more…)

Applications for the Australian Society of Authors’ Emerging Writers’ and Illustrators’ Mentorship Program close next Friday, 31 October 2014. Supported by Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund, the program provides twenty-five hour mentorships to unpublished writers and illustrators, including graphic novelists. (more…)

Are you a graphic designer specialising in book covers or artwork for writers? As a one time special offer, we are offering you a chance to be listed and advertise your services on our website. Those people who attend the Got it Covered book cover design workshop will automatically be granted a space to a […]