Peninsula Writers' Club

31/05/2026

We are delighted to announce the winners of our Writer in Residence competition for 2026.
This year’s winner is Lisa Matlin with her short story, “The Solace of Water.” The link to her story is below. As this year’s winner, Lisa will receive $800 cash and $1,000 voucher to Somers Cottage Studio for some valuable writing time.
The runner-up is Emma Rennison with her short story, “The Date.” Emma will receive $250 cash and book voucher to Farrells Bookshop.
Two Highly Commended prizes go to Sheena Robertson with her short story, “Beacon” and to Sarah Halfpenny with her short story, “Foreshadowing.” Sheena will receive $100 cash and voucher to Petersen's Bookstore. Sarah will receive $100 cash and voucher to Stories by the Sea.
Thanks to Community Bank Southern Peninsula Bendigo Bank for sponsoring this wonderful opportunity for our members.
We thank all members who entered the competition. Our judge, Nicole Hayes said that it was tough to narrow the winning places down as there was a very good standard across the competition.
Lisa’s winning story can be read on our website. Follow the link:
https://peninsulawritersclub.com.au/current_writer_in_residence/

25/05/2026

WRITERS! On the peninsula and beyond! Want to edit and publish your own books? There are still places available for our 2 day SELF EDITING AND SELF PUBLISHING BOOTCAMP - Sat June 20 and Sun June 21. On Sunday, Here's your chance to attend a fantastic workshop 'The Indie Publisher's Playbook For Success' with one of the most successful Indie publishers, Peninsula Writers' Club member Heidi Catherine. Sunday June 21st. Book here.
Self editing on day 1 is by the amazing Irma Gold. Check our website for more details.

NAVIGATE THE PATH TO PUBLICATION WITH HEIDI CATHERINE   10am - 2pm Benton's Square Community Centre 145 Bentons Road, Mornington, 3931 Tea and coffee provided. All other catering is BYO or from nearby cafes.   Cost: $60 Standard members $50 Concession members $100 Non-members Members login below. ...

12/05/2026

WRITERS! Want to edit and publish your own books? Here's your chance to attend a fantastic workshop with one of our most successful editors, Peninsula Writers' Club member Irma Gold on Saturday June 20. Irma presents day 1 of our 2 day SELF EDITING AND SELF PUBLISHING BOOTCAMP - Sat June 20 and Sun June 21. Indie Publishing is by the amazing Heidi Catherine on Sunday June 21. Book Heidi's workshop here: https://peninsulawritersclub.com.au/product/heidi-catherine-on-indie-publishing-sunday-21-june-from-10am-2-pm/

BOOK BOTH AND YOU'RE COVERED.

https://peninsulawritersclub.com.au/product/irma-gold-on-self-editing-saturday-20-june-from-10am-2-pm/

Self-Editing with Irma Gold 10am - 2pm Benton's Square Community Centre 145 Bentons Road, Mornington, 3931 Tea and coffee provided. All other catering is BYO or from nearby cafes.   Cost: $60 Standard members $50 Concession members $100 Non-members Members login below. Become a Member

12/05/2026

WRITERS! Want to edit and publish your own books? Here's your chance to attend a fantastic workshop with one of our most successful Indie publishers, Peninsula Writers' Club member Heidi Catherine. Sunday June 21st. Book here. Heidi presents day 2 of our 2 day SELF EDITING AND SELF PUBLISHING BOOTCAMP - Sat June 20 and Sun June 21. Self editing is by the amazing Irma Gold. Book Irma's workshop here:
https://peninsulawritersclub.com.au/product/irma-gold-on-self-editing-saturday-20-june-from-10am-2-pm/
BOOK BOTH AND YOU'RE COVERED.
https://peninsulawritersclub.com.au/product/heidi-catherine-on-indie-publishing-sunday-21-june-from-10am-2-pm/

NAVIGATE THE PATH TO PUBLICATION WITH HEIDI CATHERINE   10am - 2pm Benton's Square Community Centre 145 Bentons Road, Mornington, 3931 Tea and coffee provided. All other catering is BYO or from nearby cafes.   Cost: $60 Standard members $50 Concession members $100 Non-members Members login below. ...

26/04/2026

Peninsula Writers' Club members at the Sorrento Writers Festival .

26/04/2026

President Muriel Cooper and Liz Hicklin slay them at the Sorrento Writers Festival Story Slam.

26/04/2026

Matt Lupica from Rosebud Book Barn talks to Peninsula Writers' Club members about bookselling on the Peninsula as part of a series of talks with local booksellers.

31/03/2026

Our annual Writer in Residence short story 2026 competition is now open for submissions.
Thanks to our sponsor Community Bank Southern Peninsula we are able to offer generous prizes to winning stories.
The short story competition is open to our Peninsula Writers Club members.
For all details, competition guild lines and terms & conditions, visit our website at:
https://peninsulawritersclub.com.au/writer_in_residence_competition/
Send your short story of no more than 2,000 words, to [email protected]

29/03/2026

Peninsula Writers' Club hosted the wonderful Kelly Gardiner today for her ulluminating workshop The Writers' Toolbox. L to R Kelly Gardiner, vice-president Kim Robyn and president Muriel Cooper . We thoroughly recommend Kelly and her wisdom. Here's her page: https://kellygardiner.com/category/workshops/

23/03/2026

WRITERS wanting to refresh their skills or new writers starting out, Peninsula Writers Club still has a few places left for this fabulous workshop with Kelly Gardiner, 10am to 2pm this Sunday in Mornington - The Writers Toolbox, covering getting ideas, world-building, creating characters, plot and dialogue. Here's where to book, click below:

10am - 2pm Bentons Square Community Centre, 145 Bentons Road, Mornington,3931   Cost: $60 Standard members $50 Concession members $100 Non-members Members login below. Become a Member