Writing

Organisations/Groups

Western Australian

• Writing WA - the peak Perth writing organisation, works between the lines and behind the scenes to build a state of opportunity in Western Australia for writers, publishers and other practitioners in the writing sector – not just for the benefit of practitioners themselves, but for the immense social value that great writing brings to individuals and communities.
• Centre for Stories - a vibrant, inclusive literary arts and cultural organisation. It uses storytelling to inspire social cohesion and improve understanding of diverse communities.
• WA Poets Inc (WAPI) - established in 2006 as an incorporated, not-for-profit organisation managed and operated by volunteers. WAPI is dedicated to the promotion, presentation and professional development of poets and poetry in WA.
• Fellowship of Australian Writers WA - a writer's organisation that supports writing and writers in WA. Every month, we host writing groups, book launches, author talks, poetry readings and more at the Tom Collins House and Mattie Furphy House in Swanbourne.
• Katherine Susannah Pritchard Writers' Centre - exists to support writers at all levels of the craft. The Centre is managed by the Katharine Susannah Prichard (KSP) Foundation Inc, which is a vibrant not-for-profit incorporated organisation and registered DGR charity located in the beautiful Perth Hills region of Western Australia. It provides a range of services and spaces as well as the following writing groups:
  • Youth Writers (Wed 4-5:30 during term; Thu 2-3:30 during term)
  • Avon Valley Writers (Wed 10AM-12PM during term)
  • Poets@ KSP (2nd & 4th Mondays 1-3pm)
  • Words and Writers (2nd and 4th Tue 10am-12pm)
  • Writefree Women's Writing Group (Wed 9:45-11:45am)
  • Thursday Night Group (Thur 7:30-9:30pm)
  • Room to Write (Fri 10am-4pm)
  • Fantasy Sci-Fi Horror Group(2nd and 4th Sun 10am-12pm)
  • Non-Fiction Group (1st Sat 10AM-12pm)
  • Past Tense (Social History) Group (2nd Sat 10AM-12pm)
  • Scriptwriters Group (4th Sat 10am-12pm)
  • also groups for young writers: Scribe Tribe, Homeschoolers, Writers' Circle, Sci-Fi and Horro Group, Scriptwriters Group, Holiday Hub
• Peter Cowan Writers' Centre - an ongoing source of support and development for emerging and established creative writers within the northern suburbs of Perth.
• The Literature Centre (Fremantle, targeting young writers) - the Literature Centre (formerly Fremantle Children’s Literature Centre) is unique – a place to nurture young people’s interest in reading and writing, using innovative techniques to explore and interpret literature. Uniquely located within the walls of the Old Fremantle Prison, it is the only centre of its kind in Australia. It features:
  • Picture Book Exhibitions - featuring original artwork
  • Student Literature Workshops
  • Authors/Illustrators In-Residence Programme
  • Metropolitan and Rural Residence Programme
  • 'Centre Classics' Workshops, Poetry and Writing Workshops
  • Talented Young Writers' Programme (TYWP)
  • The Sound of Picture Books Performances
  • Professional Learning for Teachers
  • Bookshop - Selling Books and Artwork
  • Open Galleries at the Centre and Festival Appearances
  • Author/Illustrator Evening Talks
• Australian Writer's Centre (Perth Filter) - the Perth training centre gives you access to a selection of classroom courses throughout the year, learning directly from world-class presenters.
• PEN Perth - The Perth chapter of PEN International. PEN is a charity organisation that defends responsible freedom of expression, supports writers in prison, protects a free press, celebrates literature’s role across the globe, and promotes the linguistic rights of minorities.
• Curtin Writers Club - your platform to publish work in a supportive group, and to network and build friendships with other writers.
• China Australia Writing Centre (@ Curtin Uni) - The China Australia Writing Centre is a research and creative partnership between Curtin University in Perth and Fudan University in Shanghai. Established in 2015, the centre showcases Australian writing in China and Chinese writing in Australia, and provides a forum for the exchange of ideas about writing and the teaching of writing in Chinese and Australian universities.

Australian

• Underground Writers - a not for profit organisation made up of a passionate team of volunteers who exist to support emerging writers in Australia.
• Australian Writers' Centre (AWC) - We are Australia's leading centre for fiction, non-fiction and business writing courses. With online and face-to-face options, we can help you achieve your goals and rewrite your future.
• Australian Poetry - Australia Poetry exists as a national poetry body to interconnect and support a flourishing community of Australian poets, to enhance and promote their poetry, here and internationally, and to reach and engage directly with readers, lovers and potential admirers of Australian poetry, and promoters of it.
• Australian Poetry Slam - an annual live literary performance program. 1000 poets slam across the nation. The top 16 make it to finals. You choose the next Australian Poetry Slam Champion. 2019 Event

Perth Publishers and Printers

Listings

• Writing WA | Member Organisations
• GoGuide WA Book Publishing listing

Perth/WA Publishers

• Fremantle Press - renowned for producing quality works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and children’s literature. Our core purpose is to identify talented new and emerging Western Australian writers and artists, and to publish and distribute their work to the widest possible audience.
• Hague Publishing - WA small publisher of science fiction and fantasy.
• Westerly Magazine - publishing literature with a special emphasis on Australia, particularly Western Australia, and the Asian region.
• Magabala Books - Australia's leading Indigenous publisher, based in Broome.
• Red Paper Kite - boutique, independent publisher of picture books.
• Serenity Press - small independent press based in Perth.
• Margaret River Press - independent press established in 2011 with a strong commitment to nurturing and supporting writers from across Australia at all stages of their career.

Australian Publishing Houses

• Hesperian Press - has been publishing Real Australian Books since 1969 and has now published well over 700 titles, with up to 20 works in progress at any time.
• PanMacmillan Australia - we publish a wide range of bestselling, award-winning and high-quality titles. We publish under the imprints Macmillan, Pan, Picador, Plum and Macquarie Dictionary Publishers. We are committed to investing in Australian authors and stories, and our local publishing program covers a broad range of genres.