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Sophia Cai is a curator and arts writer based in Narrm/Melbourne, Australia. She currently teaches at the Victorian College of Arts, University of Melbourne and Monash Art Design & Architecture, Monash University, while also maintaining an independent curating and writing practice. Ahead of her workshop Writing About Art, Sophia spoke with Marketing and Communications Officer Sarah Giles …
Gabriella Munoz, our Acting Membership Officer, sat down with our very own Program and Partnerships Manager, Anna Kate Blair, to talk about her debut novel, The Modern, and all things writing. Anna is a writer, arts worker and cultural historian from Aotearoa. Before starting at Writers Victoria in 2022, she worked at arts and educational …
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Writer, editor and educator Kelly Gardiner creates works of historical fiction and fantasy for readers of all ages. Her latest series is The Firewatcher Chronicles. Her other books include 1917: Australia’s Great War; Act of Faith and The Sultan’s Eyes, both shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards; and Goddess, a novel based on the life of the sword-fighting opera star, Mademoiselle …
Kelly Gardiner on public speaking and writing through experience Read More »
Poet, writer and performer Koraly Dimitriadis is the author of the poetry collections Just Give Me the Pills and Love and F*ck Poems. Koraly’s theatre show I Say the Wrong Things All the Time premiered at La Mama in 2016. She was awarded the UNESCO City of Literature Residency in Krakow for her debut fiction …
Koraly Dimitriadis on self-care and writing fearlessly Read More »
Before this Friday’s Lunchtime Bite: The Introvert’s Guide to Self-Promotion, Writers Victoria’s Marketing and Communications Manager, Jeanie Watson, shares with us a few tips on self-promotion and getting your work out there. Jeanie joined Writers Victoria recently and in this interview she also talks about her role and the benefits of being part of a …
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The Writers Victoria Board is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alex Hammond to the role of Chair, taking over from Noè Harsel. Alex has served on the Writers Victoria Board since April 2021, including as Chair of the Membership Working Group. He has over 20 years’ experience as a digital communication and marketing specialist. Alex …
It seems there’s a rule that any house that’s old enough to be heritage listed is haunted by rumours of ghosts. I don’t like rules, but I wouldn’t break this one; I’d rather spread the rumours. Glenfern was built in 1857, a Gothic Revival mansion that tumbled through history – its structures, grounds and inhabitants …
Eugen Bacon is an African Australian author of several novels and fiction collections. Her work has won, been shortlisted or commended in numerous awards. Most recently, she was a 2022 World Fantasy Award finalist and was announced in the honour list of the 2022 Otherwise Fellowships for ‘doing exciting work in gender and speculative fiction’. …
Eugen Bacon on writing and the Neilma Sidney Literary Travel Fund Read More »
Lisa is a poet and novelist, essayist and reviewer. Her first poetry collection Press Release won the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Poetry; her second, Hotel Hyperion was awarded the Philip Hodgins Memorial Medal; her third, Empirical, was shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s and NSW Premier’s Literary Awards for Poetry; and her fourth, Mirabilia, was shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Literary Award …
Lisa Gorton on her poetry collection ‘Mirabilia’ Read More »
Since 2017, the Neilma Sidney Literary Travel fund has provided access to professional development for emerging, mid-career and established Australian writers and literary sector workers. On behalf of the Myer Foundation, this round’s judges and Writers Victoria, we are thrilled to announce the Round 9 Travel Fund recipients. We also acknowledge the generosity of The Malcolm …
Round 9 Neilma Sidney Literary Travel Fund Recipients Read More »
