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Writers Victoria

Poetry and the Metaphysical 'I'

Join Izzy Roberts-Orr for a workshop that will help you open space for invention, deepen emotion and question the poetic…

Workshops

Writers Victoria

The Joy of Writing Authentic Older Characters

Challenge clichés and explore different ways of depicting older characters who are authentic, vivid and complex.

Artist Talks

Writers Victoria

Let's Talk About... Mentorships

Do you need a writing mentor, or can you navigate your first manuscript without one? Come with your questions ready for…

Workshops

Writers Victoria

Picture Book Magic

Learn how to develop picture books under the guidance of editor and children’s author Irma Gold. Leave this course with…

Workshops

Writers Victoria

Navigating the Fine Print: Agents, Pitching and Publishing Contracts

Learn how to navigate the publishing industry process and the fine print in this interactive course with literary agent Alex…

Workshops

Writers Victoria

Creative Non-Fiction with Hayley Singer

Hayley Singer will give you the tools you need to explore the rich possibilities of creative non-fiction and how to…

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Features

Australian writers join global AI backlash over scraped writing

As legal battles envelop the US, Australian writers are finding their voices in solidarity, with clear calls for consent, compensation…

Fellowships

Lambing Flat Young Fellowship Of Australian Writers NSW Inc

Lambing Flat Young Fellowship Of Australian Writers NSW Inc National Writing Competition

Open Theme Adult/Open: Short Story max 1500 words Poetry 50 lines max $5 entry fee Secondary: Short story max 1000words Poetry 50…

Two panels. On left is cove of a book, 'Past & Parallel lives". On right is photo of person with short, dark hair, wearing white t-shirt, black shorts and yellow cardigan. They are leaning against a tree.
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Book review: Past & Parallel Lives, Kaya Ortiz

A debut collection that explores identity through various techniques and modes.

Four panels. Two of them are colour photos of a man and a woman, the third is of a woman in black and white. Fourth panel is cover of a book, 'The Brownout Murders' which features a woman wearing a green stack hat.
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Book review: The Brownout Murders, Luke C Jackson and Kelly Jackson, illustrated by Maya Graham

A WWII graphic novel set in Melbourne.

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