Poet, writer and performer Koraly Dimitriadis is the author of the poetry collections Just Give Me the Pills and Love and F*ck Poems. Koraly’s theatre show I Say the Wrong Things All the Time premiered at La Mama in 2016. She was awarded the UNESCO City of Literature Residency in Krakow for her debut fiction … Koraly Dimitriadis on self-care and writing fearlessly Read More ..read more

Copywriter, content strategist and content experience designer Tait Ischia started his career writing radio, print and TV ads. Tait now plans and manages website projects for organisations with complex needs. He has worked with multinationals, small business, arts organisations, ad-agencies and more. Tait is the content director at Today, a human-centre design consultancy. In his … Tait Ischia on copywriting and AI technology Read More ..read more

Before this Friday’s Lunchtime Bite: The Introvert’s Guide to Self-Promotion, Writers Victoria’s Marketing and Communications Manager, Jeanie Watson, shares with us a few tips on self-promotion and getting your work out there. Jeanie joined Writers Victoria recently and in this interview she also talks about her role and the benefits of being part of a … Jeanie Watson on self-promotion and being an introvert Read More ..read more

The Writers Victoria Board is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alex Hammond to the role of Chair, taking over from Noè Harsel.  Alex has served on the Writers Victoria Board since April 2021, including as Chair of the Membership Working Group. He has over 20 years’ experience as a digital communication and marketing specialist. Alex … Welcome to our new Chair, Alex Hammond Read More ..read more

It seems there’s a rule that any house that’s old enough to be heritage listed is haunted by rumours of ghosts. I don’t like rules, but I wouldn’t break this one; I’d rather spread the rumours. Glenfern was built in 1857, a Gothic Revival mansion that tumbled through history – its structures, grounds and inhabitants … Collaboration with Ghosts Read More ..read more

Eugen Bacon is an African Australian author of several novels and fiction collections. Her work has won, been shortlisted or commended in numerous awards. Most recently, she was a 2022 World Fantasy Award finalist and was announced in the honour list of the 2022 Otherwise Fellowships for ‘doing exciting work in gender and speculative fiction’. … Eugen Bacon on writing and the Neilma Sidney Literary Travel Fund Read More ..read more

Lisa is a poet and novelist, essayist and reviewer. Her first poetry collection Press Release won the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Poetry; her second, Hotel Hyperion was awarded the Philip Hodgins Memorial Medal; her third, Empirical, was shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s and NSW Premier’s Literary Awards for Poetry; and her fourth, Mirabilia, was shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Literary Award … Lisa Gorton on her poetry collection ‘Mirabilia’ Read More ..read more

Since 2017, the Neilma Sidney Literary Travel fund has provided access to professional development for emerging, mid-career and established Australian writers and literary sector workers. On behalf of the Myer Foundation, this round’s judges and Writers Victoria, we are thrilled to announce the Round 9 Travel Fund recipients. We also acknowledge the generosity of The Malcolm … Round 9 Neilma Sidney Literary Travel Fund Recipients Read More ..read more

As an introduction to Season 2 of our 2023 program of events, Writers Victoria’s Program and Partnerships Manager, Anna Kate Blair, reflects on the 2023 theme: FLOW. I wrote, in my introduction for Season 1, that we’d chosen to theme 2023 around flow as an aspirational concept, something that seemed to be missing in 2022. … An introduction to the 2023 Season 2 Program Read More ..read more

In 2023, we are again running the Train the Trainers program, thanks to City of Melbourne’s Arts and Creative Investments Partnership program. Train the Trainers is for new and emerging disabled writers, and aims to provide skills and experience in a range of activities guided by industry professionals. We are delighted to announce the successful … Storming the City:  Recognising, Celebrating and Employing Writers with Disability in the City of Melbourne Read More ..read more