Port Writers’ Open Writing Competition launched on 1st June 2023. Your entry needs to be in by the closing time – Midnight 31st July 2023 You’re almost finished, aren’t you? Best get a move on! Winners will be announced in September. Successful entries may be selected for inclusion in a future anthology. Only winners are notified. See all the terms and conditions along with the entry form here.

Genre fiction is writing books of a similar subject, similar length, and similar style. It is about writing to meet the promise to the reader that when they buy a book it is recognisable in a genre. However, every story is different despite the common belief that all romances/crime/westerns are the same. The workshop will emphasise romance fiction and contemporary women’s fiction. This is a hands-on workshop with local author, Fiona McArthur. Fiona has had 54 books published in 23 years. In 2020 she won the Ruby Award for Contemporary Romantic Book. JOIN US on Saturday afternoon, 22 July from… Read More »Genre Fiction with Fiona McArthur

Humour is a device that can enhance a written piece of work, or it can detract from it. It’s not just about writing a comedic piece, it’s about lightening a mood, illuminating a character, and implying a situation or a relationship. Humour can achieve many things. On Saturday, March 25th from 1 pm we found out more about the use of humour in writing. Jacqui Winn, a successful author and facilitator, took us through the ins and outs of Writing Humour. See notes from one of the attendees here – https://melaniewass.wordpress.com/.

For us to compile written works that celebrate this wonderful region we call home, we need to cover the costs of printing and distribution. Putting the words together is free, organising the contributed words into a semblance of readable form can be done with love from our volunteers, but the tasks needed to get the words out into other people’s hands needs hard cash. Our small community writers’ group has big plans for 2023 and beyond to publish the stellar works of members and to give back to the area by creating works by/for/about them. You can help us do… Read More »We Need Your Vote Because …

At Port Writers, we value developing our craft and upgrading our writing. We’re finalising our 2022 Monthly Program and seek expressions of interest from Authors, Writers, Poets, Screenwriters, Publishers, Editors, Academics who can do presentations or workshops. Opportunities are available for 40-60 minute presentations or 2-2.5 hour workshops, ideally interactive sessions with practical application for 20-30 participants. We’re a small and dedicated writers group with limited funds and endless enthusiasm. Voluntary presenters are valued and we may be able to discuss a fee for a specific workshop. Submit your EOI here – https://forms.gle/bj7vd1cZtKxpNBhX8

On Saturday 24th April, Port Writers Inc proudly launched the 2021 Open Literary Competition. This is the fourth Open Writing Competition for Port Writers and the field keeps getting bigger and consequently more challenging to decide a winner. There are first and second prizes for fiction, non-fiction and poetry along with Commendations in each category. This year, the judges will also award The Hastings Prize for a local author with the best entry regardless of category. Local writers are especially encouraged to enter. The field and the theme are entirely open so put your creativity in drive and start writing!… Read More »Port Writers’ Literary Competition

A small group of published and aspiring writers joined pens to establish Port Writers Inc, a local community-led writers’ group for and by writers. Meeting up in a local loungeroom, organisation began and members elected to positions and committee roles. The group officially kicks off by opening its doors to new members from January 2015. Keep an eye on this space – we aim to be around for a long time. Our inaugural Committee from November 2014: Back – Debra Deasey, Gillian Scott, Fay Blundell, Melanie Wass (Committee Members) Front – Wendy Haynes (Treasurer), Rachel Palmer (President), Frank Urban (Secretary)… Read More »Port Writers Begins Writing Its Own Chapter