Welcome to Writers Victoria
We support writers at all stages of their career
Online Feedback: Picture Books
This online feedback clinic is an opportunity to work on your current picture book project or embark on a new one in a supportive group environment with guidance from a professional editor and picture book author Elizabeth Cowell.
Writing Essentials: Crafting Stories for Young Adults
Want to write young adult fiction? Maybe you have an idea or some writing you’d like to develop further in a safe, creative and supportive space. If so, this online course is for you.
Storytelling Fundamentals
In this dynamic workshop, participants will dive headfirst into the art of personal storytelling, mastering the foundations needed to craft compelling narratives.
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A story brought back to life: Nina Fromhold on recording family life stories
Nina Fromhold, audio biographer and founder of Memory Lane Life Stories, knows everyone has a story to tell, but often these stories stay at the dinner table. Nina speaks to Writers Victoria about why capturing these stories is important, the process, and stories she’s found along her journey.
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Shaping Stories: Laurel Cohn on finding the story you’re trying to tell
Editor, assessor and writing coach Laurel Cohn talks to Digital Writer in Residence, Emma Andrews ahead of her upcoming workshop and gives us a glimpse into her world.
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Tim Baker on Surfing, Healing and Learning the Craft of Turning the Personal into a Piece Worth Reading
Ahead of his Writers Victoria session in October, Tim spoke with us about his book Patting the Shark, surfing, self-doubt and the careful work of turning lived experience into a piece worth reading.