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 April, we invite you to our online event with David Stavanger from Red Room Poetry.

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 March, we invite you to our online event with Lex Hirst from Pantera Press and the National Young Writers Festival.

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 October, we invite you to our online event with Phillipa McGuinness; author, former publisher, and editor of Openbook.

First Friday, our monthly conversation with an industry professional, is a chance for our community to learn more about the writing and publishing industry. Join us to gain insights from our expert guests about how to advance your career.

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, Eugen Bacon will join us to share insights about the mentorships, her career as an author and editor, and her advice for emerging writers.

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 June, we chat with Myoung Jae Yi about directing a literary festival, the state of the arts in regional NSW, and how his vibrant community came together after the 2018 fires.

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 April, we chat with Anne-Marie Te Whiu about making a career as a poet in the current Australian publishing landscape.

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 November, we chat with Jon Page, General Manager for Dymocks Sydney and former President of the Australian Booksellers Association.

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 October, we invite you to our online event with John Morrissey, judge for the 2024 Boundless Mentorship for Indigenous Writers.

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 Wenona Byrne, Head of Literature at the Australia Council for the Arts.

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 July, we invite you to our online event with Benjamin Stevenson, literary agent with Curtis Brown and award-winning stand-up comedian and author.

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 June, we invite you to our online event with Fiona Hazard, group publishing director for Hachette Australia and New Zealand.

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 May, we invite you to our online event with Alan Baxter, director of the 2023 Speculative Fiction Festival.

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 March, we invite you to our online event with Dr Jan Zwar, Faculty Research Manager at Macquarie Business School.

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 November, we invite you to our online event with Miles Merrill, Creative Director of Word Travels.

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 October, we invite you to our online event with Kate Mildenhall, co-host of The First Time podcast. The process of publishing your first book can be daunting. On The First […]

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 September, we invite you to our online event with Tiffany Tsao, editor of The Circular. Some of the best new literary writing disappears without a trace online. Great writing can […]

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 […]

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 July, we invite you to our online event with Executive Producer of Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta, Joanne Kee. Joanne will talk about the Riverside National Theatre of Parramatta’s program […]

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 June, we invite you to our online event with commissioning editor for Ultimo Press, Brigid Mullane. In conversation with Program Director, Julia Tsalis, Brigid will be discussing her role as […]

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 May, we invite you to our online event with award-winning, internationally published children’s author Belinda Murrell. With more than 20 years in writing with a career spanning travel journalism, technical […]

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 April, we invite you to our online event with Ben Bowen, CEO of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is a not-for-profit charity which respects the unique place […]

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 March, we invite you to our online event with Ali Green, Co-founder and CEO of Pantera Press. Pantera Press is an Australian, independent social purpose business. As Co-founder and CEO, […]

First Friday Club, our monthly conversation with an industry professional, is a chance for our community to learn more about the writing and publishing industry. It can be hard to feel resilient as a writer at the best of times, but with a global pandemic and time spent in lockdown, mental health can take a […]

First Friday Club, our monthly conversation with an industry professional, is a chance for our community to learn more about the writing and publishing industry. This September, we invite you to our online event with Lena Nahlous, executive director of Diversity Arts. Over the last 20 years, Lena has championed opportunities for culturally diverse artists. […]

First Friday Club, our monthly conversation with an industry professional, is a chance for our community to learn more about the writing and publishing industry. This July, we invite you to our online event with Benython Oldfield. Benython will be joining us to discuss insights from his long career in publishing – as a literary […]

First Friday Club, our monthly conversation with an industry professional, is a chance for our community to learn more about the writing and publishing industry. This June, we invite you to our online event with Rosemarie Milsom. Rosemarie will be discussing the challenges around running a regional writers festival, how festivals can contribute to a […]

First Friday Club, our monthly conversation with an industry professional, is a chance for our community to learn more about the writing and publishing industry. This May, we invite you to our online event with publisher Terri-ann White, in conversation with a member of the Writing NSW team. Terri-ann will share tips about how writers […]

First Friday Club, our monthly conversation with an industry professional, is a chance for our community to learn more about the writing and publishing industry. This March, we invite you to our online event with internationally published author and editor Eugen Bacon joins us to discuss her multifaceted publishing career. We’ll discuss writing across genres, […]

First Friday Club, our monthly conversation with an industry professional, is a chance for our community to learn more about the writing and publishing industry. This November, we invite you to our online event with performing artist, cultural collaborator, educator and Artistic Director of Moogahlin Performing Arts, Lily Shearer, in conversation with Writing NSW Program […]

First Friday Club, our monthly conversation with an industry professional, is a chance for our community to learn more about the writing and publishing industry. This October, we invite you to our online event with the editor of the Sydney Review of Books, Catriona Menzies-Pike, in conversation with a knowledgeable member of our staff. This […]

First Friday Club, our monthly conversation with an industry professional, is a chance for our community to learn more about the writing and publishing industry. This September, we invite you to our online event with CEO of the Australian Society of Authors, Olivia Lanchester, in conversation with Writing NSW CEO Jane McCredie.

First Friday Club, our monthly conversation with an industry professional, has moved online! This August, we invite you to join Kirsten Krauth, novelist, editor and convenor of the popular Facebook group Writers Go Forth for writers publishing during the pandemic, in conversation with Writing NSW Program Manager Julia Tsalis.

First Friday Club, our monthly conversation with an industry professional, has moved online! This July, we invite you join non-fiction category manager at Booktopia, Joel Naoum, in conversation about how book sales are faring in these unusual times.

First Friday Club, our monthly conversation with an industry professional, has moved online! In June, we invite you join Picador publisher, Mathilda Imlah, in conversation with one of our knowledgeable staff about how the publishing industry is faring in these unusual times.

Join us online on Friday 8 May for a discussion with Head of Practice, Literature at the Australia Council for the Arts, Wenona Byrne, about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on writers and the Australia Council’s response.

Our next First Friday Club meeting falls on 4 October and features Hazel Lam, Senior Book Designer at HarperCollins.

On Friday 6 September we’ll be chatting with Nicola Evans, head of the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund and Reading Australia.

Join us on Friday 5 July for a very bookish First Friday Club as we chat to Cheryl Akle, founder of Australia’s largest online book community, Better Reading.

Our next First Friday Club meeting falls on 7 June and features Zoe Walton, a publisher of books for young readers at Penguin Random House Australia.

This month we are joined by Angela Meyer, publisher at Echo Publishing and author of A Superior Spectre. Join us for an insightful discussion on the behind-the-scenes workings of the publishing industry, followed by a delicious morning tea.

This month we’re joined by Bronwyn Mehan, founder of short Australian fiction publisher, Spineless Wonders. Come along for a delicious morning tea and discussion on the behind-the-scenes workings of this Indie press.