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WestTalks – In Conversation with Alex Sarkis

28 Jul

Join us at WestWords, Centre for Writing in Parramatta on July 28th to hear Alex Sarkis in conversation about her debut novel: Something Blue.

WRITERS ON THE ROAD – Broken Hill

13 Jul

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

6 Jul

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

5 Jul

Applications are now open for the WestWords-Varuna Emerging Writers’ Residency. Applications close: July 5th.

Fisher’s Ghost Writing Prize 2022

1 Jul

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

1 Jul

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

22 Jun

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

17 Jun

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

17 Jun

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

28 Apr

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

28 Apr

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After-school Creative Writing

28 Apr

After School Creative Writing Groups for Children and Young PeopleEnrolments are open for Term 3 – 2022. Now on Zoom! Creative writing is a crucial...