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Open House

Open House is our annual collaboration with an Australian publishing house to provide insight into the publishing industry, as well as offering a chance to receive one-on-one feedback.

How does a publishing house work? Ever wondered how a publisher decides whether or not to commission a work? Interested in getting feedback on your submission so you have a better chance of getting published? Open House is available to Writing NSW members only. Check out the publishers we’ve partnered with for past Open House events below.

Our next Open House event is taking place on Friday 9 May 2025, with HarperCollins. Find out more!

Past Events


Fri 9 May, 2025

Open House with HarperCollins 2025

On Friday 9 May, publishers from HarperCollins will be in residence at Writing NSW.

Fri 27 September, 2024

Open House with Penguin Random House 2024

On Friday 27 September, publishers from Penguin Random House will be in residence at Writing NSW.

Fri 18 August, 2023

Open House with Ultimo Press

On Friday 18 August 2023, Ultimo Press, an independent publisher established in 2020 with the simple ambition to become home to Australia’s best storytellers, will be in residence at Writing NSW.

Fri 12 August, 2022

Open House with Pantera Press

On Friday 12 August 2022, Pantera Press, a boutique Australian publishing house with a focus on finding and developing the next generation of talented Australian storytellers, will be in residence at Writing NSW.


Fri 20 March, 2020

Open House with Pantera Press

On Friday 20 March 2020 Pantera Press, a boutique Australian publishing house with a focus on finding and developing the next generation of talented Australian storytellers, will be in residence at Writing NSW.

Booked Out

Fri 26 July, 2019

Open House with Penguin Random House 2019

BOOKED OUT – On Friday 26 July, publishers from Penguin Random House will be in residence at Writing NSW.
Booked Out

Fri 16 November, 2018

Open House with HarperCollins and Harlequin

SOLD OUT – Join the waitlist. This opportunity is open to Writing NSW members only. Bookings open Monday 3 September. How does a publishing house work?  Ever wondered how a publisher decides whether or not to commission a work? Interested in getting feedback on your submission? On Friday 16 November, meet publishers from HarperCollins and […]

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