Writers Victoria is all about writing. With members throughout Victoria (and beyond), we are the state’s largest organisation supporting Victorian writers.
Our purpose
Writers Victoria empowers and connects writers at all stages of their development.
We are a Not-for-Profit incorporated association. According to our official Rules, the purposes of the association are:
- To contribute to and promote a literary culture that nurtures the talents of all writers at a state and national level
- To promote the rights and interests of writers
- To foster a mutually supportive and connected community of writers
- To provide information, advice, resources, referrals and advocacy for writers and the public about writers and writing
- To provide training and professional development opportunities for writers
- To provide support for all writers in Victoria
- To increase the appreciation of readin.
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What we do
For more than three decades, Writers Victoria has been a leading provider of education, resources and skills development for our members and the broader writing community.
Our annual program is developed in response to the interests of our members and trends in the literary world. It includes a diverse range of professional development activities such as:
- Writing workshops, courses, masterclasses and industry events
- Manuscript Assessment services for writers who are seeking an objective, professional appraisal of their work
- Mentorship opportunities for early career and emerging writers to learn from an industry professional on a one-to-one basis
- Regional professional development programs, bringing author tours, presentations and customised professional development events to regional audiences
- A weekly newsletter featuring articles on writing and up-to-date information on our events and opportunities
- Targeted projects with a range of partners and communities (such as our Writeability program for writers with disability)
- Fellowships for emerging and established writers through the provision of residencies and mentoring
- Literary community events
- Membership services and support
- Sector development by the provision of resources; capacity development by our program and partnership initiatives; and representation and advocacy on behalf of Victoria’s writing community
Our rules
Writers Victoria is a Not-for-Profit Incorporated Association that operates according to our official Rules.
Download: Rules of Writers Victoria
Our Code of Conduct
All Writers Victoria employees, volunteers and contractors are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct.
Download: Writers Victoria Code of Conduct
Our details
Writers Victoria Incorporated
ABN: 18 268 487 576
ASN: A0019533Z