On Writing

On Writing is your source for news and resources from Writing NSW. Keep up with the latest literary events, find inspiration with our member successes, and get equipped with tools to sharpen your writing. You can browse recent updates, or search by our regular features.

October 2, 2020

Event Recap / First Friday Club with Catriona Menzies-Pike

Watch the full interview with Catriona Menzies-Pike on our YouTube channel.

October 1, 2020

Writers On Writing / Kate Holden recommends her favourite books to inspire

Living abroad, the joys of gardening, diaries, essays and musings on household objects – Kate Holden gives us insight into which books inspire her. Kate’s online course, Writing Memoir, starts Wednesday 28 October. Enrol here.

September 25, 2020

/ The Future of Writing NSW

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 […]

Writing On Our Calendar / October

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

September 22, 2020

/ Winners of the 2020 Writing NSW Varuna Fellowships

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.

September 14, 2020

Writers On Writing / Leonie Tyle on what makes a great children’s book

‘…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.

September 7, 2020

/ Boundless Indigenous Writer’s Mentorship

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: […]