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25.01.2022 Looking for a great gift? Hint: books. Not only do they make perfect presents, what’s even better is that you can support local writers, bookstores and publishers at the same time. 2020 hasn’t been the easiest time to launch a book, if you’d like to show your support for SA authors check out our round-up of member books released this year: https://writerssa.org.au//july-spotlight-member-new-relea/ ... The Writers SA team have also put together a few of our picks from Australian writers and publishers, with more wonderful South Aussies in the selection: https://writerssa.org.au//staff-picks-12-books-aussie-aut/

24.01.2022 Giveaway time! For over two decades, linguist Roly Sussex has documented the evolution of the English Language on his popular weekly ABC Radio program ‘Word for Today’. The best of these reflections on word origins, neologisms and misuses are collected in this witty and insightful book, and thanks to our friends at University of Queensland Press we have two copies to giveaway! Simply tell us on the blog: what is your favourite word today, and why?... Enter here: https://writerssa.org.au/blog/win-copy-word-today/

24.01.2022 Before we take a look at how to write about clothes to create vivid characters and rich fictional worlds in our Dressed in Words session, here’s a rundown of how writing fashion in books can go wrong, and why writing about clothes matters: https://themillions.com///clothes-books-ways-go-wrong.html Dressed in Words (Oct 24) https://writerssa.org.au/event-registration/?ee=800

21.01.2022 If you're writing sci-fi, fantasy, a supernatural saga or just want to add a touch of horror or magic to your fiction, this is the workshop for you. Looking at ancient mythologies, contemporary fantasies and current political and social structures and themes, Gabiann Marin will help you build your own unique fictional storyworld and rich, layered characters, societies and cultures. Creating Your Kingdom (Two-part workshop, November 7+14) https://writerssa.org.au/event-registration/?ee=799

20.01.2022 Teen Writers Club starts again soon! Held online via Zoom, the weekly sessions are available anywhere there's an internet connection, ideal for remote and regional young writers. Led by author Katerina Bryant, the weekly sessions are shaped by the interests of the group, including workshopping, career information, mentoring and support for school-based writing projects. It's a great way for young writers to make new connections and expand their writing horizons and skills. ... Places strictly capped. Find out more and book: https://writerssa.org.au/event-registration/?ee=806

16.01.2022 Writers SA is lucky to host Dr Madeleine Seys from The University of Adelaide for a workshop about clothing in narrative fiction (Oct 24). Dr Seys is a researcher, writer, curator and textile artist with a PhD in literary studies and fashion history. She will teach you how infuse the vocabulary of dressmaking and fashion into story, and how it can be wielded to explore power in relation to gender in different historical periods. It’s going to be a sumptuous and stimulating s...ession! Available anywhere there’s an internet connection. https://writerssa.org.au/event-registration/?ee=800

15.01.2022 Happy #loveyourbookshop day! Get down to your local today to show them your support for everything they’ve done to help us get through this very weird year. There are a range of events and celebrations in store around SA, including: Matilda Bookshop are giving away a six-foot tall stack of books + have in store freebies all day. Imprints Booksellers are doing a daily giveaway and a grand prize to win a two-night getaway at Studio in the Vines in McLaren Vale.... Harry Hartog Bookseller are running a Design your Dream Bookshop competition where you can go in the running to win a book voucher. + lots more! Find out how to support your local bookshop here: https://www.loveyourbookshop.com.au/your-local-bookshop/sa

14.01.2022 This Halloween, join us for a live walkthrough of the dark web with one of the world's leading experts, author Eileen Ormsby. Whether you are a journalist interested in this new frontier of crime and anonymity, a fiction writer looking for inspiration or information for your next story, you'll come away from this session with an understanding of the dark web and darknet markets. https://writerssa.org.au/event-registration/?ee=801

12.01.2022 October is looking great at Writers SA. Here’s what’s coming up: Oct 17: Prep Your Pitch https://writerssa.org.au/event-registration/?ee=797 Oct 19: Monica McInerney's Top Twenty Tips for Writing Fiction (in-person event) https://writerssa.org.au/event-registration/?ee=798... Oct 24: Dressed in Words https://writerssa.org.au/event-registration/?ee=800 Oct 31: Into the Darkness https://writerssa.org.au/event-registration/?ee=801

12.01.2022 Looking for a new opportunity? Here’s a round up of some of the latest: The 2021 Kat Muscat Fellowship is open until January 10: https://expressmedia.org.au/prog/the-kat-muscat-fellowship/ The Emerging Writers Festival is calling for artists: https://emergingwritersfestival.org.au/artist-call-out/ ... Country Arts SA Quick Response Grants: https://www.countryarts.org.au//gran/quick-response-grant/ Dusty Swag Awards invite poets and storytellers to respond to the theme of 'Australian Bush’: https://www.abpa.org.au/events.html The Callington Show are holding a competition for a new anthology: https://www.facebook.com//a.42431860430/3615936535140200/ The Hal Porter Short Story Competition: https://www.eastgippslandartgallery.org.au/halporter2020 Concrete Queers submissions up to 1000 words on the theme of 'Magic': https://concretequeers.wordpress.com/submissions/

12.01.2022 Win! Thanks to our friends at Studiocanal we have five double passes to see The Secret Garden to give away. Based on the beloved book by by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this gorgeous movie adaptation comes from the producer of Paddington and Harry Potter Enter here: https://writerssa.org.au//win-double-pass-see-secret-gard/

11.01.2022 Writing your manuscript is one thing, getting it ready to submit to agents and publishers is another. If you’re approaching that exciting time, join literary agent Melanie Ostell for online session Prep Your Pitch (Oct 17). Learn from an Australian publishing industry expert, from the comfort of your desk/sofa/kitchen table. https://writerssa.org.au/event-registration/?ee=797

09.01.2022 Thanks to Citymag for this story on our new program! Read on for spring program recommendations from our director Jessica Alice, including a workshop on how to write your life experiences and a guided tour of the dark web. https://citymag.indaily.com.au//writers-sa-has-launched-i/

08.01.2022 It's #NAIDOCWeek! National NAIDOC Week (815 November 2020) celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first artists, and we've put together some of the great activities, events and reading lists that showcase First Nations literature and storytelling. Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal land. Read here: https://writerssa.org.au/latest/naidoc-week-activities/

06.01.2022 Our round up of new member book releases is here! From an award-winning epic Australian novel and a new take on classic crime, to essays on chronic illness, and historical fiction, if you're looking for a new read, check out the post. Congratulations to Kylie Maslen, Karen Wyld, Lana Guineay, David Meldrum and Reece Pocock! https://writerssa.org.au//july-spotlight-member-new-relea/

06.01.2022 Are you an LGBTIQA+ short story writer? The Writers SA & Feast Festival Short Story Competition is now open for entries! Winners will receive a $200 book voucher, a Writers SA pack including membership, workshop vouchers, and a writing career consultation, and share their stories at a live event. Find out more: https://writerssa.org.au//2020-feast-short-story-competi/

06.01.2022 A great round up of opportunities for young writers and editors from Express Media, including our Feast Festival short story competition

06.01.2022 A glimpse of what’s coming up in our new spring program: Prep Your Pitch with literary agent Melanie Ostell https://writerssa.org.au/event-registration/?ee=797 Learn how to research and write about clothing in your fiction with fashion historian Dr Madeleine Seys https://writerssa.org.au/event-registration/?ee=800 ... Tour the dark web with Eileen Ormsby https://writerssa.org.au/event-registration/?ee=801 Write memorable memoir with Kylie Maslen https://writerssa.org.au/event-registration/?ee=805 Explore the art of the literary essay with Fiona Wright https://writerssa.org.au/event-registration/?ee=804

05.01.2022 What is vanity publishing and how does it differ from self-publishing and traditional publishing? This blog post from Writers SA's Bronwyn Tilley gives you the lowdown on the traps of vanity publishing and what to look out for. https://writerssa.org.au/latest/whatisvanitypublishing/

04.01.2022 Last chance! We have one spot left for Louise Park's workshop on November 24. If you've been thinking about coming along to get the lowdown on education publishing, now's the time to book.

04.01.2022 Melanie Ostell is a Melbourne literary agent with many years’ experience in the Australian publishing industry. She spent more than ten years as a senior editor at Text Publishing, was a publisher at UWA Publishing and Murdoch Books, and has freelanced with all the major publishing houses. Now she’s set to help you get your fiction manuscript ready to submit to agents and publishers in our Prep Your Pitch session (Oct 17). Available anywhere there’s an internet connection. https://writerssa.org.au/event-registration/?ee=797

03.01.2022 If you’re writing your life story, you want to make sure it connects with readers and stands out in the slushpile. SA author Kylie Maslen draws on her experience as author of Show Me Where It Hurts, while also being inspired by a rich tradition of memoir writing, for an insightful session on crafting memorable memoir. Available anywhere there’s an internet connection. Full Price $50 /Members $35. November 17. https://writerssa.org.au/event-registration/?ee=805

02.01.2022 Text Publishing have started a new blog series called The Helpline, a great guide for authors on the process of submitting a manuscript to a publisher. The first post is on the common reasons manuscripts get rejected, and includes the solid advice to join your local writers’ centre :)

02.01.2022 Manal Younus reviewing Jessie Tu's A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing for our A Year in Review program. "Tu doesn’t ask us to assess the ‘Asian experience’ or understand an Asian woman. We are simply reading Jena’s story, a character whose most complex, and perhaps most socially unacceptable traits, are exactly the ones that are most relevant to twentysomethings across Australia. This was to be the first in a year-long review program, but alas it will be the last before the... wonderful The Adelaide Review shuts down. We'd like to say a special thank you to the Adelaide Review and to Manal for being our first reviewer. Read the full review: https://www.adelaidereview.com.au//book-review-jessie-tus/