Writers Victoria will use a $30,000 investment from the Victorian Government to increase support for writers across regional and rural Victoria.
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We’re thrilled to announce Spiri Tsintziras and Benjamin Hickey as the winners of the Writers Victoria x Edenhope Artist Residency. Writers Victoria members, Spiri and Benjamin will be supported with time and space to write via this residency, which is kindly supported by the Grace Marion Wilson Trust Fund. The two writers will spend two weeks in Edenhope and receive a $500 stipend. They also have the opportunity to work with Writers Victoria to
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Writers Victoria is delighted to announce the winners and runners-up of the 2026 Grace Marion Wilson Emerging Writers Competition. Now in its 18th year, and following a brief hiatus, the prize supports and showcases emerging Victorian writers. Winners of the fiction and non-fiction categories received a $1000 cash prize, with second prizes of $500 awarded
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Writers Victoria is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 Grace Marion Wilson Emerging Writers Competition. After a brief hiatus, Writers Victoria announced earlier this year the return of the Grace Marion Wilson Emerging Writers Competition. This competition is an opportunity for emerging talents to have their work recognised and published on the Writers
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Writers Victoria and Life Stories Australia have formalised an affiliation agreement, giving members of both groups the opportunity to attend paid conferences, workshops, and courses for the same fee as members of the host organisation.
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Time to create, reflect and connect Writers Victoria in partnership with Edenhope Artist Residency will be offering two Writers Victoria members a two-week residency in November 2026. This opportunity is exclusive to Writers Victoria members. One residency will be awarded to a First Nations or culturally and linguistically diverse writer. Residency details Nestled in the heart of western Victoria, surrounded by native bushland and the tranquil waters of Lake Wallace, this residency invites Writers
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In this special interview, we get to know Melanie Joosten and Tessa Spring – recently appointed board members at Writers Victoria.
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Writers Victoria, with the generous support of the Grace Marion Wilson Fund, is delighted to open applications for the 2026 Grace Marion Wilson Emerging Writers Competition. Following a brief hiatus, we are excited to run this competition once again and to highlight the work of outstanding emerging Victorian writers. Now in its 14th year, the competition aims to support and profile such writers by awarding
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Since 2017, the Neilma Sidney Literary Travel Fund has provided access to professional development travel opportunities for emerging, mid-career and established Australian writers and literary sector workers. On behalf of the Myer Foundation, the judges of this round and the Writers Victoria team, we are delighted to announce the recipients of Round 14 Neilma Sidney
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Writers Victoria is guided by a volunteer Board, the majority of which is elected from and by our membership. Like many arts orgs in Australia, WV finds itself at a critical juncture. We are working hard to remain viable despite the challenges posed by rising costs of living and recent defunding of the arts. An
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