Writers Victoria
@writersvictoria.bsky.social
Writers Victoria supports & connects writers at all stages.
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Presented in partnership with local councils of Stonnington, Kingston and Bayside, this Writeability program aims to provide people with lived experience of disability with opportunities to connect with writing and publishing.
Learn more and book:
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Learn more and book:
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Presented in partnership with local councils of Stonnington, Kingston and Bayside, this Writeability program aims to provide people with lived experience of disability with opportunities to connect with writing and publishing.
Learn more and book:
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Learn more and book:
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Give the writer in your life a practical gift that will support their writing all year round! 🎁🎄
Writers Victoria memberships, gift certificates or courses make a great present for any occasion.
To purchase a gift membership, certificate or course go to:
writersvictoria.org.au/gift-vouchers/
Writers Victoria memberships, gift certificates or courses make a great present for any occasion.
To purchase a gift membership, certificate or course go to:
writersvictoria.org.au/gift-vouchers/
November 20, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Give the writer in your life a practical gift that will support their writing all year round! 🎁🎄
Writers Victoria memberships, gift certificates or courses make a great present for any occasion.
To purchase a gift membership, certificate or course go to:
writersvictoria.org.au/gift-vouchers/
Writers Victoria memberships, gift certificates or courses make a great present for any occasion.
To purchase a gift membership, certificate or course go to:
writersvictoria.org.au/gift-vouchers/
Applications close this weekend for the Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship.
The annual Fellowship commemorates the work of Hazel Rowley (1951–2011).
Applications close 16 November 2025.
To submit your application, go to: writersvictoria.submittable.com/submit
The annual Fellowship commemorates the work of Hazel Rowley (1951–2011).
Applications close 16 November 2025.
To submit your application, go to: writersvictoria.submittable.com/submit
November 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Applications close this weekend for the Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship.
The annual Fellowship commemorates the work of Hazel Rowley (1951–2011).
Applications close 16 November 2025.
To submit your application, go to: writersvictoria.submittable.com/submit
The annual Fellowship commemorates the work of Hazel Rowley (1951–2011).
Applications close 16 November 2025.
To submit your application, go to: writersvictoria.submittable.com/submit
🎤 Open Mic Night is coming up soon at Writers Victoria.✍️
Come and celebrate your writing in a relaxed and welcoming space, exclusively for Writers Victoria members and workshop participants.
📅 Tuesday 9 December, 6:30pm–8:30pm
📍 Writers Victoria, Melbourne
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Come and celebrate your writing in a relaxed and welcoming space, exclusively for Writers Victoria members and workshop participants.
📅 Tuesday 9 December, 6:30pm–8:30pm
📍 Writers Victoria, Melbourne
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🎤 Open Mic Night is coming up soon at Writers Victoria.✍️
Come and celebrate your writing in a relaxed and welcoming space, exclusively for Writers Victoria members and workshop participants.
📅 Tuesday 9 December, 6:30pm–8:30pm
📍 Writers Victoria, Melbourne
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Come and celebrate your writing in a relaxed and welcoming space, exclusively for Writers Victoria members and workshop participants.
📅 Tuesday 9 December, 6:30pm–8:30pm
📍 Writers Victoria, Melbourne
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Regional Writers Round-up
Connect online with other regional writers from across Victoria in this relaxed online catch-up — no set topic, just good conversation, and plenty of writing chat.
Tuesday 2 December 2025, 6:30–7:30pm.
Grab your ticket now:
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Connect online with other regional writers from across Victoria in this relaxed online catch-up — no set topic, just good conversation, and plenty of writing chat.
Tuesday 2 December 2025, 6:30–7:30pm.
Grab your ticket now:
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Regional Writers Round-up
Connect online with other regional writers from across Victoria in this relaxed online catch-up — no set topic, just good conversation, and plenty of writing chat.
Tuesday 2 December 2025, 6:30–7:30pm.
Grab your ticket now:
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Connect online with other regional writers from across Victoria in this relaxed online catch-up — no set topic, just good conversation, and plenty of writing chat.
Tuesday 2 December 2025, 6:30–7:30pm.
Grab your ticket now:
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Applications close soon for the Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship.
The annual Fellowship commemorates the work of Hazel Rowley (1951–2011).
Applications close 16 November 2025.
To submit your application, go to: writersvictoria.submittable.com/submit
The annual Fellowship commemorates the work of Hazel Rowley (1951–2011).
Applications close 16 November 2025.
To submit your application, go to: writersvictoria.submittable.com/submit
November 6, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Applications close soon for the Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship.
The annual Fellowship commemorates the work of Hazel Rowley (1951–2011).
Applications close 16 November 2025.
To submit your application, go to: writersvictoria.submittable.com/submit
The annual Fellowship commemorates the work of Hazel Rowley (1951–2011).
Applications close 16 November 2025.
To submit your application, go to: writersvictoria.submittable.com/submit
To help celebrate all things spooky, grab a 10% discount when you book into Diego Ramírez’s upcoming online workshop, Writing Vampires and the Great Reveal. Discover new ways to craft interesting vampire characters and stories. Use the code COMMUNITY to save. writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
To help celebrate all things spooky, grab a 10% discount when you book into Diego Ramírez’s upcoming online workshop, Writing Vampires and the Great Reveal. Discover new ways to craft interesting vampire characters and stories. Use the code COMMUNITY to save. writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Today is the final day of Subscriberton 2025!
Don’t worry, you still have time to win.
Join or renew your Writers Victoria membership by 11:59 pm tonight to win.
Check out the amazing prizes:
writersvictoria.org.au/subscriberth...
Don’t worry, you still have time to win.
Join or renew your Writers Victoria membership by 11:59 pm tonight to win.
Check out the amazing prizes:
writersvictoria.org.au/subscriberth...
November 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Today is the final day of Subscriberton 2025!
Don’t worry, you still have time to win.
Join or renew your Writers Victoria membership by 11:59 pm tonight to win.
Check out the amazing prizes:
writersvictoria.org.au/subscriberth...
Don’t worry, you still have time to win.
Join or renew your Writers Victoria membership by 11:59 pm tonight to win.
Check out the amazing prizes:
writersvictoria.org.au/subscriberth...
Happy Halloween from the Writers Victoria team 🎃
Join us for some spooky season workshops:
Learn how to write the supernatural: writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Craft your own vampire story:
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Join us for some spooky season workshops:
Learn how to write the supernatural: writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Craft your own vampire story:
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
October 31, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Happy Halloween from the Writers Victoria team 🎃
Join us for some spooky season workshops:
Learn how to write the supernatural: writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Craft your own vampire story:
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Join us for some spooky season workshops:
Learn how to write the supernatural: writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Craft your own vampire story:
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Applications close soon for the Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship.
2026 marks the final year of this prestigious $20,000 fellowship supporting Australian writers working on biography and memoir projects.
Applications close 16 November 2025.
To submit your application, go to: lnkd.in/dd6WiKY
2026 marks the final year of this prestigious $20,000 fellowship supporting Australian writers working on biography and memoir projects.
Applications close 16 November 2025.
To submit your application, go to: lnkd.in/dd6WiKY
October 30, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Applications close soon for the Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship.
2026 marks the final year of this prestigious $20,000 fellowship supporting Australian writers working on biography and memoir projects.
Applications close 16 November 2025.
To submit your application, go to: lnkd.in/dd6WiKY
2026 marks the final year of this prestigious $20,000 fellowship supporting Australian writers working on biography and memoir projects.
Applications close 16 November 2025.
To submit your application, go to: lnkd.in/dd6WiKY
The Writers Victoria Subscriberthon is officially live!
Join or renew your membership for your chance to win major prizes and weekly giveaways — from creative retreats to inspiring arts experiences and more.
Join or renew now to win and grow your writing journey: writersvictoria.org.au
Join or renew your membership for your chance to win major prizes and weekly giveaways — from creative retreats to inspiring arts experiences and more.
Join or renew now to win and grow your writing journey: writersvictoria.org.au
October 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Writers Victoria Subscriberthon is officially live!
Join or renew your membership for your chance to win major prizes and weekly giveaways — from creative retreats to inspiring arts experiences and more.
Join or renew now to win and grow your writing journey: writersvictoria.org.au
Join or renew your membership for your chance to win major prizes and weekly giveaways — from creative retreats to inspiring arts experiences and more.
Join or renew now to win and grow your writing journey: writersvictoria.org.au
Still time to grab your last-minute ticket!
Lunchtime Session: 2026 Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship.
Online Thursday 9 October 12-1pm.
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Lunchtime Session: 2026 Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship.
Online Thursday 9 October 12-1pm.
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
October 8, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Still time to grab your last-minute ticket!
Lunchtime Session: 2026 Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship.
Online Thursday 9 October 12-1pm.
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Lunchtime Session: 2026 Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship.
Online Thursday 9 October 12-1pm.
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
📢 Applications now open – Final Year of the Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship. Applications are open now from 1 October to 16 November 2025. To apply visit:
writersvictoria.submittable.com/submit
writersvictoria.submittable.com/submit
October 1, 2025 at 4:04 AM
📢 Applications now open – Final Year of the Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship. Applications are open now from 1 October to 16 November 2025. To apply visit:
writersvictoria.submittable.com/submit
writersvictoria.submittable.com/submit
We're thrilled to announce Julia Faragher and Mark Bretherton as the winners of the inaugural Writers Victoria & Edenhope Artist Residency. Julia and Mark are the first two Writers Victoria members supported with time and space to write via this residency. writersvictoria.org.au
September 29, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We're thrilled to announce Julia Faragher and Mark Bretherton as the winners of the inaugural Writers Victoria & Edenhope Artist Residency. Julia and Mark are the first two Writers Victoria members supported with time and space to write via this residency. writersvictoria.org.au
ICYMI:
✨ Congratulations to Writers Victoria member Grace Chan, winner of the 2025 Paragraph Fellowship for her speculative fiction novel ‘Caretakers’. Grace was recently announced as the winner at The Wheeler Centre as part of the Emerging Writers’ Festival. #writersvictoria #icymi
✨ Congratulations to Writers Victoria member Grace Chan, winner of the 2025 Paragraph Fellowship for her speculative fiction novel ‘Caretakers’. Grace was recently announced as the winner at The Wheeler Centre as part of the Emerging Writers’ Festival. #writersvictoria #icymi
September 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
ICYMI:
✨ Congratulations to Writers Victoria member Grace Chan, winner of the 2025 Paragraph Fellowship for her speculative fiction novel ‘Caretakers’. Grace was recently announced as the winner at The Wheeler Centre as part of the Emerging Writers’ Festival. #writersvictoria #icymi
✨ Congratulations to Writers Victoria member Grace Chan, winner of the 2025 Paragraph Fellowship for her speculative fiction novel ‘Caretakers’. Grace was recently announced as the winner at The Wheeler Centre as part of the Emerging Writers’ Festival. #writersvictoria #icymi
This upcoming workshop, led by writer Spiri Tsintziras is designed to help us break through that wall and share our stories with others. read the full interview: writersvictoria.org.au/writing-life...
September 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This upcoming workshop, led by writer Spiri Tsintziras is designed to help us break through that wall and share our stories with others. read the full interview: writersvictoria.org.au/writing-life...
Final Year of the Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship. 2026 marks the final year of this prestigious fellowship supporting Australian writers working on biography and memoir projects. The Fellowship commemorates the work of Hazel Rowley (1951–2011). Learn more: writersvictoria.org.au/hazel-rowley...
September 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Final Year of the Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship. 2026 marks the final year of this prestigious fellowship supporting Australian writers working on biography and memoir projects. The Fellowship commemorates the work of Hazel Rowley (1951–2011). Learn more: writersvictoria.org.au/hazel-rowley...
⏰ Entries closing soon!
Writers Victoria is pleased to partner with Nillumbik Shire Council again to present the Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing 2026. This prestigious biennial national prize allows contemporary Australian writers to win cash prizes and profile their work.
Writers Victoria is pleased to partner with Nillumbik Shire Council again to present the Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing 2026. This prestigious biennial national prize allows contemporary Australian writers to win cash prizes and profile their work.
Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing 2026
Writers Victoria is pleased to be partnering with the Nillumbik Shire Council again for the Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing 2026.
writersvictoria.org.au
September 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
⏰ Entries closing soon!
Writers Victoria is pleased to partner with Nillumbik Shire Council again to present the Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing 2026. This prestigious biennial national prize allows contemporary Australian writers to win cash prizes and profile their work.
Writers Victoria is pleased to partner with Nillumbik Shire Council again to present the Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing 2026. This prestigious biennial national prize allows contemporary Australian writers to win cash prizes and profile their work.
Writers and storytellers, join Carly Findlay OAM and Jax Brown OAM in Ballarat this October for the Own Voices Forum.
Wednesday 1 October 2025, 11am–3pm, Ballarat Library. To book your free tickets or for further information writersvictoria.org.au
Wednesday 1 October 2025, 11am–3pm, Ballarat Library. To book your free tickets or for further information writersvictoria.org.au
September 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Writers and storytellers, join Carly Findlay OAM and Jax Brown OAM in Ballarat this October for the Own Voices Forum.
Wednesday 1 October 2025, 11am–3pm, Ballarat Library. To book your free tickets or for further information writersvictoria.org.au
Wednesday 1 October 2025, 11am–3pm, Ballarat Library. To book your free tickets or for further information writersvictoria.org.au
Applications close at 11:59PM tonight for the first Writers Victoria and Edenhope Artist Residency. 2 Writers Victoria members will be awarded to receive: stipend of $500 each, free accommodation, 24/7 studio access, opportunity to run a WV workshop.
writersvictoria.org.au/wv-edenhope-...
writersvictoria.org.au/wv-edenhope-...
August 31, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Applications close at 11:59PM tonight for the first Writers Victoria and Edenhope Artist Residency. 2 Writers Victoria members will be awarded to receive: stipend of $500 each, free accommodation, 24/7 studio access, opportunity to run a WV workshop.
writersvictoria.org.au/wv-edenhope-...
writersvictoria.org.au/wv-edenhope-...
GIVEAWAY! Go in the draw to grow TBR pile by 12 when you book ANY of our Season 3 workshops or courses. Entries close Friday 22 August 11:59PM AEST.
Book now for your chance to win this juicy stack! writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Book now for your chance to win this juicy stack! writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
August 16, 2025 at 6:48 AM
GIVEAWAY! Go in the draw to grow TBR pile by 12 when you book ANY of our Season 3 workshops or courses. Entries close Friday 22 August 11:59PM AEST.
Book now for your chance to win this juicy stack! writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Book now for your chance to win this juicy stack! writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Writers Victoria is offering two members a two-week residency in partnerships with the Edenhope Artist Residency in November 2025.
✅ A stipend of $500 each.
✅ Free accommodation for the duration of the residency.
✅ Free access to two Writers Victoria workshops.
writersvictoria.org.au/wv-edenhope-...
✅ A stipend of $500 each.
✅ Free accommodation for the duration of the residency.
✅ Free access to two Writers Victoria workshops.
writersvictoria.org.au/wv-edenhope-...
August 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Writers Victoria is offering two members a two-week residency in partnerships with the Edenhope Artist Residency in November 2025.
✅ A stipend of $500 each.
✅ Free accommodation for the duration of the residency.
✅ Free access to two Writers Victoria workshops.
writersvictoria.org.au/wv-edenhope-...
✅ A stipend of $500 each.
✅ Free accommodation for the duration of the residency.
✅ Free access to two Writers Victoria workshops.
writersvictoria.org.au/wv-edenhope-...
In this seminar for writers of all levels, @laurajeanmckay.bsky.social invites writers to embrace missteps & detours as essential to the creation of powerful works of fiction.
🕙 Saturday 19 July, 1 – 2:30 PM
📍 In-person at @wheelercentre.bsky.social
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
🕙 Saturday 19 July, 1 – 2:30 PM
📍 In-person at @wheelercentre.bsky.social
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
July 11, 2025 at 1:19 AM
In this seminar for writers of all levels, @laurajeanmckay.bsky.social invites writers to embrace missteps & detours as essential to the creation of powerful works of fiction.
🕙 Saturday 19 July, 1 – 2:30 PM
📍 In-person at @wheelercentre.bsky.social
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
🕙 Saturday 19 July, 1 – 2:30 PM
📍 In-person at @wheelercentre.bsky.social
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Marketing Lessons for Writers with Natalie Williams provides insights into social media industry trends, leveraging your existing skills, and building a genuine and engaged audience through authentic content.
🕙 Sunday 27 July, 10AM – 1PM
📍 Online via Zoom
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
🕙 Sunday 27 July, 10AM – 1PM
📍 Online via Zoom
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
July 10, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Marketing Lessons for Writers with Natalie Williams provides insights into social media industry trends, leveraging your existing skills, and building a genuine and engaged audience through authentic content.
🕙 Sunday 27 July, 10AM – 1PM
📍 Online via Zoom
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
🕙 Sunday 27 July, 10AM – 1PM
📍 Online via Zoom
writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/ev...
Entries are now open for the 2026 Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing. Writers Victoria is thrilled to be partnering with @nillumbik.bsky.social again to present this prestigious biennial national prize, with a total prize pool of $17,500. writersvictoria.org.au/nillumbik-pr...
June 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Entries are now open for the 2026 Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing. Writers Victoria is thrilled to be partnering with @nillumbik.bsky.social again to present this prestigious biennial national prize, with a total prize pool of $17,500. writersvictoria.org.au/nillumbik-pr...