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Writing NSW

Story Fundamentals: Narrative Scene and Summary

This course looks at the differences between summary and scene, the qualities of each, and when to employ them in…

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Writing NSW

Online: The Rules of Writing Romance

In this writing course, with author Melanie Saward, we will discuss the rules of writing romance: the structure, tropes, and…

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Writing NSW

Writing Compelling True Stories

This workshop with author and educator Dr Sian Prior will introduce you to some of the essential skills required to…

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Writing NSW

Writing Tools: The Fundamentals of Fiction

In this one-day workshop with Melina Marchetta, participants will work on pieces of writing with an emphasis on dialogue, descriptive…

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Writing NSW

Online: Writing for the Education Market

This online course with author and educator Louise Park provides you with the knowledge and tools you need to write…

Workshops

Writing NSW

Online: Novel Writing from Idea to Manuscript

This comprehensive course will guide you through the entire process, from drafting a novel, creating compelling characters, crafting a gripping…

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Awards & Prizes

State Library of Queensland

Queensland Literary Awards 2025

2025 Queensland Literary Awards are now open! There is a total prize pool of $261,000 to be won across multiple…

Two panels. On the left is author Andrea Goldsmith wearing all black. She has short curly brown hair and is holding one palm to her chin. On the right is the cover of her boo, "The Buried Life' that has a profile cut out of a woman's face and upper body. Inside of which is the sea. The Buried Life by Andrea Goldsmith
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Book review: The Buried Life, Andrea Goldsmith

Three people form an unlikely bond in this tale about messy relationships across generations.

Two panels. On the left is Madeleine Watts, who has long wavy brown hair. On the right is the cover of her book, 'Elegy, Southwest', which features an empty swimming pool and a stepladder in it.
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Book review: Elegy, Southwest, Madeleine Watts

A road trip that meanders around love and loss.

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Abbotsford Convent

Abbotsford Convent Studio Residency Program

Come join us as a Resident Artist! 2025 — 2026 The Abbotsford Convent Studio Residency Program offers artists a unique opportunity to…

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