Information, inspiration and insights into the writing life.
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.
Writers Victoria welcomes Life Stories Australia as an affiliate partner Read More »
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
Call for applications Writers Victoria x Edenhope Artist Residency Read More »
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.
In this special interview, we get to know Melanie Joosten and Tessa Spring – recently appointed board members at Writers Victoria.
Where books and boards meet: Introducing Melanie and Tessa to Writers Victoria’s board Read More »
Ahead of her workshop Plotting and Structure, award-winning author Katherine Brabon reflects on how her writing practice has changed since welcoming motherhood, and discusses the authors who, in one way or another, have been an inspiration. Katherine’s novel Body Friend was shortlisted for the Stella Prize. Body Friend is an intimate, Melbourne-set psychological exploration of
Katherine Brabon on inspiration, structure and finding time to write Read More »
Dr Ruth McIver is an award-winning crime writer represented by The Story Factory, and a sessional academic with an interest in genre fiction, memoir and true crime. Her books include: I Shot the Devil, Blackout (Audible), The Sound (2025) and The Sunset Club. Over the next three months (July to September), Ruth will be running our Online Feedback Clinic: Crime Fiction
Ruth McIver On Staying the Course, the Alchemy of Writing and why Story is Queen Read More »
