Writers Victoria’s Amelie Hughes recently spoke with Simmone, providing a glimpse into her own practices and her upcoming workshop Creative Journalling: A Forest of Things.
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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.
A story brought back to life: Nina Fromhold on recording family life stories Read More »
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.
Shaping Stories: Laurel Cohn on finding the story you’re trying to tell Read More »
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.
Could psychological astrology be what you need to create multidimensional characters and real-world conflicts in your work? Described as a modern psychological astrologer, author Michele Finey is bringing this concept to life in her upcoming workshop Crafting Characters and Conflict with Astrology. She recently chatted with Writers Victoria’s Steph Duthie on how this divinatory practice can create character depth and authentic conflict scenarios.
Where is your script’s engine? The force to drive your story forward without losing sight of your core idea. Our recent conversation with screenwriter Tristram Baumber explores the importance of knowing your engine, your idea’s nucleus, to successfully structure your script for the screen.
Tristram Baumber on selling a script: from process to pitch Read More »
Ahead of his upcoming Online Feedback Clinic: Poetry, poet Tim Loveday hopped on the phone between workshops in Iowa City to speak with Writers Victoria’s Amelie Hughes about his new collection, influences and fascinations with form.
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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Writers Victoria Amelie Hughes speaks to bestselling crime author and true crime podcaster Dr Vikki Petraitis.
Ahead of their upcoming course, we speak to young adult authors Ange Crawford and Demet Divaroren about reading, coming of age and writing for young adult audiences.
