We’re delighted to announce the successful applicants to our new mentoring program for emerging writers from Indigenous or culturally diverse backgrounds.

“But even then, she was not beaten. She revived again. And now there are small and straggly, but strong branches reaching for the sun, and every time I look out at her broken and scarred form, I am in awe of her resilience, inspired by her will to overcome.”

Rosemarie discussed the challenges around running a regional writers festival, how festivals can contribute to a writer’s career, and the future of festivals in light of the global pandemic.

Take a look at the great things we’ve listened to in June

Fiona Wright on effectively receiving feedback, the importance of collaboration and where to find inspiration.

“Choosing to be a writer means accepting that you are going to be faced with rejection, criticism and crippling self-doubt, but it also means you have the opportunity to chase your dreams.”

Fill your June with these wonderful writing events. There’s a mix of online and in-person events including the Emerging Writers’ Festival, StoryFest, loads of theatre performances and more!

“When I write for mass market my knowledge of readers, their ages, and their reading abilities is always there. I just need to come up with a great idea for a story!”

The Annual General Meeting of the NSW Writers’ Centre Inc. (trading as Writing NSW) will be held online, via Zoom conference, on Monday 21 June, 2021.