Writing retreats – a modern-day luxury most writers can’t actually affordÂ
Victoria Brownlee, author of the suspense novel The Writers Retreat, weighs up whether writing retreats are actually worth it.
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 4 to 10 May 2026 include mentorships, prizes and sessions to flex your audience development skills.
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 25 to 31 May include fellowships, prizes and major commissions.
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 22 to 28 June include art prizes, commissions for a new hospital, plus a development program for First…
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 8 to 14 June include fellowships for early career Queensland writers, and mentorships for artists working with science…
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 15 to 21 June include a new fellowship supporting South Australian stories.
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 29 June to 3 July 2026 include mentorships, fellowships and prizes.
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 6 to 12 July 2026 include a freshly announced fellowship scheme for NSW-based writers.
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 13 to 19 July 2026 include art prizes, fellowships, commissions and even a funded trip to the Venice…
Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 2 to 8 February 2026
This week: Writing Australia announces new funding for authors, there's still time for Sydney Film Festival submissions, and more.
