The National Writers’ Centre Network
The Tasmanian Writers’ Centre is part of the National Writers’ Centre Network. Each of these centres provides professional services for writers in their state.
Northern Territory Writers’ Centre
Helpful links
Some professional bodies, publications and periodicals which may be of use to aspiring or established writers.
Australian Publishers Association
First Nations Australia Writers’ Network
The Australian Writer’s Marketplace
Australian Literary Agents’ Association
Australian Government Ministry for the Arts
Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance
Hand Hobbies – A Research Guide to Writing Basics
Funding bodies
Providing grants and financial support to Tasmanian writers.
Festivals
A number of local and interstate festivals are held each year with a focus on the art of writing and storytelling in its many forms. Listed below are key Australian festivals that occur on an annual or biannual basis.
Tasmanian Writers and Readers Festival
National Young Writers’ Festival
Communities
Share your talents with likeminded writers.
Australian Bush Poets Association
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Australian Horror Writers Association