Writing NSW

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What's Writing NSW about?

WritingNSW is an NFP organisation that supports writers of all kinds in NSW, Australia by hosting events, festivals, mentorships, grants, courses and writing opportunities.

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Writing NSW episodes:

07.01.2022
Writing With Passion - Writing NSW Kids & YA Festival 2022
Writing with Passion Deborah Abela talks about the highs and lows of her career, her passions, inspiration and writing process, building a career as a children’s writer, things she wished she’d known when she started out, pivoting during the pandemic, and...
07.01.2022
Building Career Longevity - Writing NSW Kids & YA Festival 2022
Building Career Longevity: Publicity, social media, marketing and resilience How do you build a thriving writing career in a rapidly changing industry? How do you help make your books sell? These highly successful professionals discuss the business of publishing including creating...
08.04.2021
Sally Bradfield on self-publishing with Writing NSW and Joel Naoum
Sally Bradfield, author of Not Quite 30-Love, spoke to Samuel Elliot of The Write Way podcast, about the role Writing NSW's self-publishing course with Joel Naoum helped get her book out.
08.04.2021
Sally Bradfield on Writing NSW's self-publishing course with Joel Naoum
Sally Bradfield, author of Not Quite 30-Love, spoke to Samuel Elliot of The Write Way podcast, about the role Writing NSW's self-publishing course with Joel Naoum helped get her book out.
11.19.2020
Critiquing the work of Katharine Susannah Prichard - With Jacqueline Wright and Jeanine Leane
This recording is part of the Honouring Australian Writers series, where Writing NSW pays tribute to writers who have made an important contribution to our literary culture. In 2020 we honour renowned author, journalist, playwright, and political activist Katharine Susannah...
08.17.2020
Talking Writing: Food
Right now, as we each experience isolation differently, food is a comfort for many. These times are also a reminder of how much food is a vehicle for connecting with family, friends and culture. In Talking Writing: Food, we consider the...
06.09.2020
Talking Writing: The Body
What is ‘normal’ when it comes to our bodies? When we think of what that is, we can’t help but be influenced by the excess of images and ideas of what we should (and shouldn’t) be. Queer bodies, obesity, bodies...
05.26.2020
Talking Writing: Africa
In Febuary 2020 we gathered for an evening of readings and discussion about Africa and it's relationship and influence on writers across the diaspora as a place and culture. Panelists discussed notions of Bla(c)kness in Australia and and the diverse,...
04.21.2020
#Boundless19 | Sex Drugs And Pork Rolls
On the day that Donald Trump is elected president of the United States, four Western Sydney youths clash in a string of violence, substance abuse and sexual encounters. Written by four of Australia’s most exciting new writers – Winnie Dunn,...
04.20.2020
#Boundless19 | Other Worlds
Sometimes the best way to grapple with reality is to write about something else entirely. These writers have created other worlds as a way to reflect on and challenge what we consider to be solid and true. Eugen Bacon, Hannah...
04.20.2020
#Boundless19 | Sweatshop Women
In May 2019, Sweatshop: Western Sydney Literacy Movement released the first-ever anthology produced entirely by women of colour. In this exclusive panel discussion, Tongan-Australian editor Winnie Dunn, opens an urgent and critical dialogue with the contributors from this ground-breaking anthology....
04.20.2020
#Boundless2019 | Mother Tongues
In 2019, three Western Sydney writers were awarded residencies at Bankstown’s Incubate Artist Studios and their resulting essays in the Sydney Review of Books explore important questions around identity, language and history, as well as the complex relationships between place...
04.20.2020
#Boundless19 | Growing Up In Australia
The Growing Up in Australia anthologies are significant collections of well-known and new voices telling their own stories. Editors and contributors to anthologies about diverse Australian childhoods discuss their experiences and the ways writing can re-shape the world we live...
04.20.2020
#Boundless2019 | Festival Opening and First Languages
A conversation about the revival and reclamation of Indigenous languages with Gamilaroi and Anaiwon writer Cathy Craigie, Gadigal poet and educator Joel Davison, Gamilaraay author and linguist Donna McLaren, and Yuwaalaraay writer and musician Nardi Simpson. This panel is dedicated...
08.27.2019
Honouring Australian Writers: Sumner Locke Elliott
In its annual Honouring Australian Writers series, Writing NSW pays tribute to writers who have made an important contribution to our literary culture. In 2019 Writing NSW honoured author, playwright and scriptwriter Sumner Locke Elliott(1917-1991). Featuring archival material, clips and readings,...
07.25.2019
#SpecFic19 - Ideas Generator
Ideas Generator, from Writing NSW's 2019 Speculative Fiction Festival. Chaired by Margaret Morgan, with James Bradley, Michael Gillings and Elise Bohan. Photo Credit: Anita Mathews.
07.25.2019
#SpecFic19 - Science Fiction Now
Science Fiction Now, part of Writing NSW's 2019 Speculative Fiction Festival. Chaired by Cat Sparks, with Margaret Morgan, Shauna O'Meara and Shankari Chandran. Please note that due to microphone issues on the day, we have had to edit out some...
07.25.2019
#SpecFic19 - World Building 101
World Building 101, from Writing NSW's 2019 Specualtive Fiction Festival. Chaired by Festival Director Keith Stevenson with Mitchell Hogan, Catherine McKinnon and Mykaela Saunders. Photo Credit: Anita Mathews
07.24.2019
#SpecFic19 - That Was Then This Is Now
Panel 1 of the Writing NSW 2019 Speculative Fiction Festival: That Was Then, This is Now. Chaired by Sam Hawke and featuring Rob Hood, Kaaron Waaren and Shankari Chandran. For further Writing NSW festivals, events and courses, visit www.writingnsw.org.au Image Credit:...
04.30.2019
Talking Writing: Indigenous Languages
On 2 April 2019, Writing NSW presented Talking Writing: Indigenous Languages. The panel was chaired by Gamilaroi and Anaiwon playwright Cathy Craigie, Gamilaraay author and linguist Donna Gayford McLaren, Gunai poet and children’s book author Kirli Saunders, Darug singer and...
03.05.2019
Talking Writing: Lambs of God with Marele Day & Sarah Lambert
On 3 March 2019, Writing NSW presented Talking Writing: Lambs of God, an in conversation with internationally acclaimed novelist Marele Day and screenwriter Sarah Lambert on the adaptation of Lambs of God, from bestselling novel to highly anticipated prestige drama...
12.10.2018
The Domestic Surreal — #NYWF18
Four artists discuss the craft of writing the domestic, and how they coax out the sublime, ridiculous and otherworldly from everyday life. Featuring Jamie Marina Lau, Alexandra Hollis, Ellena Savage and Laura Elvery. This podcast was recorded on Saturday 29...
12.10.2018
The Changing Shape of Political Criticism — #NYWF18
What is political criticism, and how should writers approach it in our practice? What is the best way to skewer politicians with meaning? Four writers share their skills in shaping political criticism in ways that suit them. Featuring Wes Mountain,...
12.10.2018
TiNA Talk: Value — #NYWF18
In this special cross-festival event, three This is Not Art artists discuss the business of art, labour, and the promise of gathering together in space and time despite the odds. Featuring Danni McGrath, Kailum Graves and Creatix Tiara. This podcast was...
09.07.2018
Publishing Consultant Alex Adsett
Publishing consultant and literary agent Alex Adsett offers us insight into navigating the complex and at times obscure documents and contracts associated with publishing. This talk was presented as part of Forest for the Trees 2018 at Sydney Writers' Festival.
09.07.2018
Nielsen BookScan presents Reading The Signs
Bianca Whiteley from the Nielsen BookScan brings us data about books readers are buying, and books that are likely to sell in the future. She also sheds some light on the commonly asked question: what makes a bestseller? This talk was...
09.07.2018
Charlotte Wood talks to Julie Koh in Staying On The Path
In conversation with Julie Koh, novellist and non-fiction writer Charlotte Wood talks about the winding path she took to get her first book published, and how she maintained her writing life. 'Staying on the Path' was presented as part of...
09.07.2018
Juliet Rogers from Australian Society of Authors
Juliet Rogers, CEO of the Australian Society of Authors, offers insight into navigating the complex and sometimes obscure documents associated with publishing. This talk was presented as part of Forest for the Trees 2018 at Sydney Writers' Festival.
09.07.2018
Julie Koh with My Path Through The Forest
•Julie Koh left a career as a lawyer to pursue writing. Her books ‘Capital Misfits’ and ‘Portable Curiosities’ have been met with critical acclaim and in 2017, she was named the Best Young Australian Novelist by the Sydney Morning Herald....
09.06.2018
Evelyn Araluen on Oodgeroo Noonuccal
This was recorded at Honouring: Oodgeroo Noonuccal at the State Library of NSW on 18 August 2018. In its annual Honouring Australian Writers series, Writing NSW (formerly the NSW Writers’ Centre) pays tribute to writers who have made an important contribution...
09.06.2018
Brenda Saunders on Oodgeroo Noonuccal
This was recorded at Honouring: Oodgeroo Noonuccal at the State Library of NSW on 18 August 2018. In its annual Honouring Australian Writers series, Writing NSW (formerly the NSW Writers’ Centre) pays tribute to writers who have made an important contribution...
09.06.2018
Fantastical Worlds — Kids&YA 2018
Five phenomenally successful authors explain how they create fantastical worlds of magic and wonder, and keep readers coming back for more. With Jaclyn Moriarty, Garth Nix, James Bradley, and Kate Forsyth (chair). Recorded at the 2018 Kids & YA Festival.
09.06.2018
Differing Paths To Publication — Kids&YA 2018
A panel of writers with very di erent publishing routes discuss the pros and cons of partnership publishing, multi-media storytelling, self-publishing, and traditional publishing. With Anne Donnelly (independently published), Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern (partnership publishing), Graham Davidson (multimedia), and Katrina Roe...
09.06.2018
Jacqueline Harvey In Conversation with Belinda Murrell — Kids&YA 2018
Jacqueline Harvey talks to Belinda Murrell about the highs and lows of Jacqueline's career, her passions, inspiration, writing process, and being part of a writing community. Recorded at the 2018 Kids & YA Festival.
09.06.2018
Tackling The Big Issues — Kids&YA 2018
How do authors deal with serious issues in YA literature? How do they create diverse YA voices? What are their challenges and joys? With Eleni Hale, Megan Jacobson, Tamar Chnorhokian, James Bradley, and Will Kostakis (chair). Recorded at the 2018 Kids...
09.06.2018
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09.06.2018
JacqulieneHarveyFinal
JacqulieneHarveyFinal by Writing NSW
09.06.2018
KYADiffering
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09.06.2018
FantasticalWorldsKYA
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06.21.2018
Stephen Pham — Centring the Crush: The Ephemeral Joy of Carly Rae Jepsen
Writing NSW launched its rebrand, new website, and upcoming course program with a night of readings and literary festivities at Lazy Bones on Thursday 7 June 2018. Stephen Pham read from his 8000 word essay 'Centering the crush: The ephemeral joy...
06.21.2018
Alana Hicks — Home is a Foreign Country
Writing NSW launched it’s rebrand, new website, and upcoming course program with a night of readings and literary festivities at Lazy Bones on Thursday 7 June 2018. Alana Hicks read from her television drama/comedy script 'Home is a Foreign Country'....
06.21.2018
Stephen Pham — Centering the crush: The ephemeral joy of Carly Rae Jepsen
Writing NSW launched its rebrand, new website, and upcoming course program with a night of readings and literary festivities at Lazy Bones on Thursday 7 June 2018. Stephen Pham read from his 8000 word essay 'Centering the crush: The ephemeral joy...
06.21.2018
Shankari Chandran — Song of the Sun God
Writing NSW launched it’s rebrand, new website, and upcoming course program with a night of readings and literary festivities at Lazy Bones on Thursday 7 June 2018. Shankari Chandran read from her book 'Song of the Sun God' published by ...
06.21.2018
Kerri Shying — sing out when you want me
Writing NSW launched it’s rebrand, new website, and upcoming course program with a night of readings and literary festivities at Lazy Bones on Thursday 7 June 2018. Kerri Shying read from her book 'sing out when you want me' published by...
06.21.2018
Jarrah Dundler — Hey Brother
Writing NSW launched it’s rebrand, new website, and upcoming course program with a night of readings and literary festivities at Lazy Bones on Thursday 7 June 2018. Jarrah read from his book 'Hey Brother' published by Allen & Unwin. Find out...
06.21.2018
Drew Rooke — One Last Spin
Writing NSW launched it’s rebrand, new website, and upcoming course program with a night of readings and literary festivities at Lazy Bones on Thursday 7 June 2018. Drew Rooke read from his book 'One Last Spin' published by Scribe Publications....
06.21.2018
Anita Hicks — Home is a Foreign Country
Writing NSW launched it’s rebrand, new website, and upcoming course program with a night of readings and literary festivities at Lazy Bones on Thursday 7 June 2018. Anita Hicks read from her television drama/comedy script 'Home is a Foreign Country'....
02.07.2018
Boundless 2017 — Who's Writing on Stage
When we look at our stages, what do we see reflected back to us? Going beyond white Australia, playwrights from Aboriginal and diverse backgrounds are exploring important conflicts in our society and giving voice to broad experiences. With Andrea James,...
02.02.2018
Boundless 2017 — Shaping The Horizon
These powerful new voices are reshaping the landscape and literature of Australia and influencing how we see ourselves as a community. Hear excerpts of their work and a discussion of what it is to find your voice. With Michael Mohammed...
02.02.2018
Boundless 2017 – Boundless Plains
According to our national anthem we have boundless plains to share. Since 1788, Australia has experienced successive waves of immigration, from post-war Europeans to refugees from Africa. Liza-Mare Syron discusses how diverse voices become part of the national story with...

What's Writing NSW about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Writing NSW episodes:

Writing With Passion - Writing NSW Kids & YA Festival 2022

Building Career Longevity - Writing NSW Kids & YA Festival 2022

Sally Bradfield on self-publishing with Writing NSW and Joel Naoum

Sally Bradfield on Writing NSW's self-publishing course with Joel Naoum

Critiquing the work of Katharine Susannah Prichard - With Jacqueline Wright and Jeanine Leane

Talking Writing: Food

Talking Writing: The Body

Talking Writing: Africa

#Boundless19 | Sex Drugs And Pork Rolls

#Boundless19 | Other Worlds

#Boundless19 | Sweatshop Women

#Boundless2019 | Mother Tongues

#Boundless19 | Growing Up In Australia

#Boundless2019 | Festival Opening and First Languages

Honouring Australian Writers: Sumner Locke Elliott

#SpecFic19 - Ideas Generator

#SpecFic19 - Science Fiction Now

#SpecFic19 - World Building 101

#SpecFic19 - That Was Then This Is Now

Talking Writing: Indigenous Languages

Talking Writing: Lambs of God with Marele Day & Sarah Lambert

The Domestic Surreal — #NYWF18

The Changing Shape of Political Criticism — #NYWF18

TiNA Talk: Value — #NYWF18

Publishing Consultant Alex Adsett

Nielsen BookScan presents Reading The Signs

Charlotte Wood talks to Julie Koh in Staying On The Path

Juliet Rogers from Australian Society of Authors

Julie Koh with My Path Through The Forest

Evelyn Araluen on Oodgeroo Noonuccal

Brenda Saunders on Oodgeroo Noonuccal

Fantastical Worlds — Kids&YA 2018

Differing Paths To Publication — Kids&YA 2018

Jacqueline Harvey In Conversation with Belinda Murrell — Kids&YA 2018

Tackling The Big Issues — Kids&YA 2018

BrendaSaunders

JacqulieneHarveyFinal

KYADiffering

FantasticalWorldsKYA

Stephen Pham — Centring the Crush: The Ephemeral Joy of Carly Rae Jepsen

Alana Hicks — Home is a Foreign Country

Stephen Pham — Centering the crush: The ephemeral joy of Carly Rae Jepsen

Shankari Chandran — Song of the Sun God

Kerri Shying — sing out when you want me

Jarrah Dundler — Hey Brother

Drew Rooke — One Last Spin

Anita Hicks — Home is a Foreign Country

Boundless 2017 — Who's Writing on Stage

Boundless 2017 — Shaping The Horizon

Boundless 2017 – Boundless Plains