‘It’s exciting to encounter, through a memoir, a life lived in a way completely different to our own. It’s also reassuring to see our own experiences shared and reflected by others.’

Empowering emerging writers to develop their novels through mentorship, craft, and community. Writing NSW is proud to offer two scholarships for the 2026 Year of the Novel program: one for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander writer, and one for a writer from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) background. Each scholarship provides a fully […]

Check out some of the wonderful literary events happening in Sydney and around NSW (and online) this July!

‘So much of writing happens entirely alone and entirely inside our own brains… it can be very easy to lose perspective. Collaboration and community are so important because of that: they keep me sane, and often stop me from despairing. I also find collaborative projects to be really energising and sparky, and that excitement almost always bleeds into the rest of my work too.’

‘I sometimes think we forget the ‘social’ part of social media. Even when operating what essentially is a business account, it still needs to be engaging, represent you as an author, and connect with your book community.’

“I am often inspired by visiting unfamiliar places, the different sounds you hear as well as words. I suppose I was brought up in a family where language was entertainment…”

‘I see my non-fiction work as often being more advocacy-driven, often motivated by increasing understanding of particular issues or experiences, or trying to connect people through common experiences.’

Supporting a regional writer to grow, connect, and create Supported by Brittany Riley, this grant offers regional NSW writers the chance to participate in a Writing NSW one-day workshop of their choice, with the aim of increasing access to professional development for writers living outside Sydney. The $1,000 grant is open to writers based at […]

Whether you’re a picture book illustrator or writer, middle grade, or young adult author, there’s truly something for everyone in the line-up of events Jacqueline Harvey has curated for the 2025 Kids & YA Festival. Panel discussions will cover everything from breaking into the industry to maintaining career longevity, to the importance of Australian stories. […]