Information, inspiration and insights into the writing life
The closing date for this year's Write-ability Fellowship applications has been extended until 6 June. Following is an article by Nicole Pope, published in the Disability Support Guide and republished here with permission.
Writers Victoria’s 2018 Write-ability Fellowships will see five lucky recipients participate in workshops, mentors and writing assessments with the help of hand-picked industry experts.
Thanks to a donation, Writers Victoria is running a series of professional development opportunities for women writers of colour and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women this year.
The program aims to reduce barriers and increase publication and professional development opportunities for women of colour and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in Victoria.
It will include paid commissions, bursaries to attend a range of Writers Victoria courses, and a free training session for established writers on how to run writing workshops.
Writers Victoria talks with Heidi Everett, a member of Schizy Week Incorporated about their upcoming Mojo Film Festival, part of Schizophrenia Week, May 2018.
How do you make your story stand out from the crowd in a writing competition? Ahead of her Writers on Wednesday workshop on Entering Writing Competitions, we spoke to Vikki Petraitis about what judges are looking for in a winning competition entry.
Winter School season is almost here!
To celebrate, we’re giving away a ticket to a writing workshop of your choice! Want to go in the draw to win? All you have to do is post a picture of your favourite “winter read” on Instagram with the hashtag #WVwinter.
Older characters in literature can build on ageist assumptions in society, says Melanie Joosten. Ahead of her workshop on Writing Older Characters, we spoke to Melanie about how to go beyond cliches to write older characters well.
Writing for the screen involves revealing character while moving the plot forward, says Chelsea Cassio. Find out how she crafts narratives for television and film ahead of her Screenwriting Bootcamp.
Emily O’Grady has won the 2018 Vogel Literary Award for her captivating first novel 'The Yellow House'. Each year, the prize of $20,000 and a publishing contract with Allen & Unwin is awarded to the best unpublished manuscript by an Australian writer under 35.
Podcasting is one of the fastest-growing storytelling mediums. Ahead of her workshop on writing for the ear, we spoke to Beth Atkinson-Quinton about how writing for audio can create intimate moments of honesty and vulnerability.
Writers Vic: Participants in your upcoming screenwriting bootcamp will learn how to create characters and stories that have longevity over a full season. Do you ever use observations and experiences from your own life when developing characters?
