Writers SA is once again partnering with Varuna, the National Writers’ House, to offer a residency and development fellowship for a young South Australian writer in 2020. This opportunity is open to writers and poets who are under 35, are Writers SA members, and are South Australian residents. The week-long residency will follow the Blue Mountains Writers’ […]

We’re hiring! Writers SA seeks an experienced, passionate General Manager to take charge of our operations, members database, finances and office. Reporting to the Director, the General Manager will be central to the smooth running of our dynamic literary arts organisation. This is an exciting time to join Writers SA and be impactful in leading […]

The SA Writers Centre is partnering with Varuna, the National Writers’ House to offer a new residency and development fellowship for a young South Australian writer. This opportunity is open to writers, poets and illustrators who are under 35, and are South Australian residents. The week-long residency will take place from Monday 23 – Monday 30 April 2018. […]

First Draft, Manuscript Incubator, and Career Track When it comes to writers’ needs across their journey, one size definitely does not fit all. So we’re pleased to launch three new career support programs designed specifically for South Australian writers, tailored to our community’s diverse and evolving needs. In 2018, we’ll offer two distinct strands of […]

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 […]

Theatre Professionals – Tutoring Artists  – Support Workers – Volunteers Would you like to work with No Strings Attached? We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest to join our workshop program to support our amazing Performers with Disabilities in the development and creation of original theatre pieces. No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability has a […]

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – GEORGE TOWN LITERARY FESTIVAL SA Writers Centre is partnering with the George Town Literary Festival, in Penang, Malaysia, to include an established South Australian writer on the 2016 GLTF festival program. This opportunity is open to all current SA Writers Centre members (as at 30 March 2016) who are residents in […]

Nominations are invited from members of the Australia Society of Authors for the award of the ASA Medal in 2016. The ASA Medal is awarded biennially to recognise the achievements of an author or illustrator who has made a significant contribution to Australian writing. Such contribution includes, but is not limited to, work which supports, […]

Want to be a part of the 2016 Emerging Writers’ Festival? This is your chance to help shape the innovative and creative program: it’s all about you! Tell us what you want to hear – the discussions about writing you want to have – and whether you want to be one of the people to […]

The Independent Makers and Presenters (IMP) program supports skills and career development and the creation, development and presentation of new work by independent practising professional South Australian artists involved in literature, the performing arts or visual art, craft and design. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT opportunities close: 5:00pm Friday 20th November 2015 (more…)

The National Young Writersʼ Festival (NYWF) is looking for two dedicated individuals (from anywhere in Australia) to Co-Director the 2016 and 2017 NYWF in Newcastle, NSW. We’re after someone who has the skills and vision to take NYWF to the next level. If  this sounds like it could be you, download the position description and apply. […]

Each year the Australian Society of Authors (ASA) runs a selective mentorship program for unpublished writers and picture book illustrators. Authors writing in a new genre may also be eligible to apply. Applications are accepted for works of fiction, literary non-fiction, young adult literature, poetry, graphic novels, children’s literature and picture book illustration. (more…)

Writing Teachers and Workshop Presenters for our 2015 and 2016 Program Deadline 5pm, Tuesday 30 June 2015. The SA Writers Centre is seeking expressions of interest from writers and teachers for our final quarter 2015 and 2016 Skills Development Program. We are looking for looking for workshop presenters from a range of backgrounds, from emerging […]

Next Wave Festival are currently accepting Expressions of Interest for experimental, political and interdisciplinary projects to form part of Next Wave Festival 2016. (more…)

The Copyright Agency has announced it will award a $40,000 Fellowship to a mid-to-late career author for the development and creation of a new work. (more…)