As most of you will know, these are challenging times for Writing NSW, due to the state government’s recent decision to discontinue our multi-year funding at the end of this year. Our staff and Board have been working hard to find a way forward for the organisation in light of this decision. We have had […]

Mark these literary events in your diary, October is a busy month for book lovers!

We’re delighted to announce the winners of the 2020 Writing NSW Varuna Fellowship! The judges were strongly impressed by the passion, quality and diversity across all entries, and wish all entrants the best in developing their craft.

‘…writing must have something to say in a clear and heartfelt way. It should delight and challenge’ We chatted to publisher and editor Leonie Tyle on her many lives in the literary sector, and what draws her to a children’s book manuscript.

Submission Requirements Applications to the 2023 Boundless Mentorship closed 12 December 2022. Please submit an extract from the work you would like to be mentored for. The extract must be a minimum of 8,000 words up to a maximum of 10,000 words. Please also attach a statement of no more than two A4 pages including: […]

It’s podcast season and we’re ready! Planning a long trip to the dog park or supermarket? Here are our very best picks for the journey.

Spring! Warmer weather, budding flowers, and a swag of excellent literary events from across the country.