First Friday, our monthly conversation with an industry professional, is a chance for our community to learn more about the writing and publishing industry. This August, we invite you to our online event with Amy Sambrooke and Veechi Stuart from Varuna, The National Writers’ House. Each year, over 200 writers participate in residencies and professional […]

Did you miss out on attending the Kids & YA Festival? Take a look at some of the images from the day and listen to some of the recordings!

Did you miss out on attending the Kids & YA Festival? Check out our recordings of sessions Writing with Passion and Building Career Longevity!

Fill your July with these wonderful writing events. There’s a range of events to brighten your month, including book launches, poetry readings, online panel discussions, live theatre and more!

“By exposing all members to memoir, poetry, screenplay, historical fiction, even musicals etc, our constructive criticism allows all members to develop skills outside their comfort zones owing to the diversity of genres canvassed.”

“I hope that my readers either feel validated and empowered by seeing themselves in my stories; or feel curious about their own assumptions and experiences, to better understand the world of my characters, and feel more connected to them.”

“Suddenly I had the character of Finn, a character who refused to be silenced – and that was the message we wanted to bring to the screen.”