Writers Victoria

Writers Victoria Writers Victoria is all about writing. We are the state’s largest organisation supporting writers.

With members throughout Victoria (and beyond), we are the state's largest organisation supporting Victorian writers. Writers Victoria is a not-for-profit association, and we offer a diverse range of services, such as: writing workshops, courses, masterclasses and industry events for individuals and businesses; manuscript assessments; mentorships; fellowships for emerging and established writers; w

riters studios; information, advice and guidance; space to write and be inspired in our library or meeting rooms; and representation and advocacy on behalf of Victoria’s writing community.

02/06/2026

ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! 😮

Join Katherine Day for her seminar 'Publishing Contracts: What you Need to Know'

Understanding publishing contracts and asking the right questions about them are essential tools for writers at every stage of their career.

Enrol via our website: https://writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/events/event/?id=1433

In this practical workshop for writers working in any genre, you’ll learn how to create, sustain and escalate tension at...
29/05/2026

In this practical workshop for writers working in any genre, you’ll learn how to create, sustain and escalate tension at every level, from the pulse of a single sentence to the high stakes of a final climax. ✍📚

You’ll explore how conflict, desire, obstacles, information withholding and uncertainty drive story momentum through discussion, close reading and hands-on exercises. You’ll experiment with pacing, subtext, atmosphere and vulnerability, discovering how to make every scene matter and every choice count.

By the end of the day, you’ll have sharpened your instincts for suspense, learnt to spot tension killers and discovered how to turn up the pressure until your readers can’t look away.

Register online via our website: https://writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/events/event/?id=1447

Writing can be a powerful tool for processing, coping with and thriving through life’s struggles and challenges. This re...
28/05/2026

Writing can be a powerful tool for processing, coping with and thriving through life’s struggles and challenges.

This restorative, inspiring course led by reveals the ways in which your writing practice can sustain and nourish your emotional, social and psychological wellbeing.🧘‍♀️

Discover how to safely write about painful or traumatic experiences, decide what to share with others and how to process difficult emotions through writing.

📅Sun 16 August 2026
⏰10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Register online via our website: https://writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/events/event/?id=1446

How do structure and pacing bring your work of fiction to life? 📖Hosted by , this workshop provides practical strategies...
27/05/2026

How do structure and pacing bring your work of fiction to life? 📖

Hosted by , this workshop provides practical strategies for structuring your work of fiction or non-fiction through a combination of writing exercises, discussion and examples from a range of literary works.

If you are starting a new fiction or non-fiction project, this workshop gives you the tools to start your first draft.

You will learn:
📝How to consider the architecture of your fiction and non-fiction writing and brainstorm ways to approach structure at the macro level
📝How structure and pacing interact in strong writing
📝How to use structure and pacing in creative ways to reflect the themes of your work, including linear and non-linear structures, the work of memory in fiction and the impact of point of view on structure

Register online via our website: https://writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/events/event/?id=1434

26/05/2026

Use writing prompts to explore your experiences of synchronicity and learn how to translate these moments into the poetry of chance, coincidence and synchronicity.

Session 1: 5 July | Introduction to chance and synchronicity

Session 2: 19 July | The serendipity of chance: writing exercises and feedback session

Enrol via the Writers Victoria website: https://writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/events/event/?id=1437

Dr Erina Reddan shares the lessons that changed everything and why a fierce commitment to writing, even in life’s most c...
26/05/2026

Dr Erina Reddan shares the lessons that changed everything and why a fierce commitment to writing, even in life’s most chaotic moments, is the key to sustaining a writer’s life.

Read the full Q&A via our website: https://writersvictoria.org.au/writing-life/on-writing/erina-reddan-on-staying-committed-to-your-story-no-matter-what/

Book in to Erina's workshop Writing Essentials: Story Fundamentals to give yourself permission to start (and finish) your book!

Enrol via our website: https://writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/events/event/?id=1445

'It was a privilege to run a workshop today on breaking creative blocks, what a fantastic groups of people, we got mess...
25/05/2026

'It was a privilege to run a workshop today on breaking creative blocks, what a fantastic groups of people, we got messy, shared our stories and had an enjoyable time. A huge thank you to and for the generous donation of acrylic paint, amazing quality!' 👩‍🎨🎨

- Writers Victoria Chair,

The literary organisations within The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas have made a joint response to the Nati...
22/05/2026

The literary organisations within The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas have made a joint response to the National Cultural Policy submission. Writers Victoria is proud to be among them.

In our view, the infrastructure that sustains literary life is being hollowed out, as witnessed by our defunding.

We urge the new policy to commit materially to literary culture as a public good. AusGov Office for the Arts

Save Writers Victoria!

Every story inherits a structure: plot arcs, narrative voice and literary tradition that shape how novels are written an...
20/05/2026

Every story inherits a structure: plot arcs, narrative voice and literary tradition that shape how novels are written and read. But some of the most effective writing begins when those structures are bent or broken. Learn how to break them effectively in this workshop. ✍📚

The Rebellion of Form: Writing Beyond Rules
With
📅Saturday 8 August, 10am - 1pm
Enrol online now!

Link: https://writersvictoria.org.au/calendars/events/event/?id=1440

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