Join us at WestWords, Centre for Writing in Parramatta on July 28th to hear Alex Sarkis in conversation about her debut novel: Something Blue.
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WRITERS ON THE ROAD – Broken Hill
Two cohorts – young people aged 12-15 looking to engage their creative spark, and older teens with a love for all things science-fiction and fantasy – will have the opportunity to learn from two industry professionals.
WRITERS ON THE ROAD – Orange
16-24 participants aged between 12 to 18 will undertake free creative writing workshops over three days in person in Orange.
WESTWORDS-VARUNA Emerging Writers’ Residency – Ends July 5
Applications are now open for the WestWords-Varuna Emerging Writers’ Residency. Applications close: July 5th.
Fisher’s Ghost Writing Prize 2022
The 2021 Fisher’s Ghost Writing Prize is open to adults and children in Grade 4 and above, who live, or go to school, in Campbelltown City.
Entries can be in the form of short story, narrative non-fiction, memoir or poetry. Entries open: Friday 1st July, 2022.
2022 Blacktown Mayoral Creative Writing Prize
The 2022 Blacktown Mayoral Creative Writing Prize is open to adults and children who live in Blacktown city. Entrants will write a short story or poem responding to the theme of What Now? The total prize pool is $1,600. Entries open: Friday 1st July, 2022.
Fellowships
WestWords offers a range of fellowships for writers nearing completion of a major work. Partnering with Copyright Agency Cultural Fund and Giramondo...
Kenny’s Coming Home
Kenny’s Coming Home by Ned Manning and Shane McNamara was premiered at The Q Theatre in Penrith in 1991. Kenny’s Coming Home is a play with music...
Writing Place
WestWords has joined with the English Teachers’ Association NSW to create a resource for teaching in years 7-10 English classes. With a focus on...
Patron: Honourable Margaret Beazley and Mr Dennis Wilson
WestWords is thrilled to announce the joint Vice Regal Patronage by The Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of New South Wales and Mr Dennis Wilson.
Ambassador: Bryan Brown AM
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After-school Creative Writing
After School Creative Writing Groups for Children and Young PeopleEnrolments are open for Term 3 – 2022. Now on Zoom! Creative writing is a crucial...
LGBTQIA+ Writers’ Group
If you are a western Sydney writer who identifies as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community then come join us. We’ll be talking about the...
Case Study
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Case Study
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Case Study
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