The SA Writers Centre, in partnership with the Adelaide Cemeteries Authority, has announced an exciting new round of free workshops and events as part of the ongoing Cultural Centre for the Dead project. Run in the surrounds of Enfield Memorial Park, the Cultural Centre for the Dead is a community based project which – through […]

In conjunction with Hachette Australia, we are pleased to announce Jessie Byrne and Dee Ayer as joint winners of the second South Australian Hachette Mentoring Program. Byrne and Ayer will work with Sophie Hamley, Publisher at Hachette Australia and former literary agent, to develop their manuscripts to publication standard. Sarah Tooth, Director of the SA Writers […]

Our April-June Program has launched! This quarter we’ve got something for everyone; from the writing curious, beginners and beyond, to business writers, those looking to explore and challenge their creativity through words, and writers who want to extend their craft. We are also excited to be working with Express Media to bring Tracks: Adelaide to life in […]

The Stella Prize announces nonfiction Stella Sparks campaign celebrating nonfiction writing by Australian women The Stella Prize, Australia’s leading literary organisation celebrating Australian women’s writing, has launched its 2017 awareness and fundraising campaign: nonfiction Stella Sparks. This year, the Stella Prize is highlighting the impact of nonfiction writing by women on Australian culture and society […]

December 9, 2016 – December 9, 2016 Level 2 Map and Directions | Register Description: SA Writers Centre invites members to join us for our annual End of Year celebration from 5:30pm Friday 9 December. Come along and celebrate another great year with your writing community and fellow members. MEMBERS ONLY. Nibbles provided. BYO drinks. RSVP essential.   […]

Our first quarter program for 2017 is here and we are excited to share with you a snapshot of what we have planned for our members and friends in the new year. Throughout 2017 we’ll be bringing you more of what you love — workshops, readings, networking events, mentorships, industry information and conferences — alongside some […]

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 […]

The Australian Society of Authors is most pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2016 Barbara Jefferis Award. The Barbara Jefferis Award is offered for “the best novel written by an Australian author that depicts women and girls in a positive way or otherwise empowers the status of women and girls in society”. The Award […]

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 […]

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Here’s your quick downloadable and shareable pdf of our events and workshops: Events & Workshops – October-December (more…)

We’ve got some exciting developments and projects underway, so the Centre will be closed to the public for the next two weeks, reopening as per normal opening hours on 10am, 20 September, 2016. All emails and phone messages will be attended to at our earliest convenience. If you would like to speak to someone in […]

The winners of the Romance Writers of Australia Ruby Awards (Romantic Book of the Year) have been announced! (more…)

The winners and honours books in the 2016 Children’s Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year have been announced! (more…)

Congratulations to all the winners of the Salisbury Writers Festival competitions! If you didn’t get along to the awards night, here they are:   Junior Poetry: Second Place: Outside the Window Jessica Rokkas First Place: Lions in the Sky Jessica Rokkas Short Fiction: Highly Commended: The Unhelpful Animal Government Thomas Glen Second Place: Ordinary Nothingness […]