About us
Writers Victoria mission
- to be the leading provider of resources, information and skills development for Victorian writers
- to support and promote writers, writers' networks and the diverse writing cultures of Victoria.
What we do
We are a not-for-profit, government-funded organisation with over 3000 members throughout Victoria. We provide:
- courses and seminars on all aspects of writing and publishing
- information and advice through our staff and publications, including our weekly enews, our website FAQs and our monthly magazine, The Victorian Writer, which includes the latest opportunities and in-depth articles by writers about their craft
- writers' studios for rent at Glenfern
- a residential writer’s retreat at Rosebank Retreat in the Macedon Ranges
- manuscript development through our manuscript assessment service
- a library with a great range of literary journals, writing-related reference books and books by members; a highlight is our collection of books shortlisted in the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards.