Are you an emerging poet living in the Greater Shepparton region? Ballarat Writers Inc invites submissions of your original work for the chance to win an online mentoring opportunity with poet Ross Donlon in late February. You must currently reside in Greater Shepparton and have had no more than 25 works published previously to be eligible.
Following the mentoring process, successful applicants will also have the opportunity to read their work in the Pure Poetry Recital, to be presented by Ballarat Writers Inc in the SheppARTon Festival this March. You …

Nominations are now open for the 2010 Committee of Management. Nomination forms must be received by 5pm, Monday 25 January 2010.
The Australian Society of Authors is run by its Executive Director under the direction of a Chair and an elected Committee of Management of fourteen members. The Committee of Management is elected annually and is responsible for making major policy decisions and setting directions.
Committee members have responsibility for portfolios in their area of interest or expertise, including Indigenous issues, contracts and lending rights.
State representatives act as contact points for members …

Melbourne-based Affirm Press is looking to publish six single author story collections in 2010. Ambitious or what! Deadline is February 1.
Here for details

Come and celebrate a great year for writers in Ballarat and surrounds. We’ve had great fun and produced some great writing too. Bring along something to read and your good cheer.

In a victory for common sense, the Australian government has decided to retain territorial copyright, keeping Australia in line with other publishing nations and helping to ensure our vibrant and exciting publishing industry continues to thrive.
The Australian Society of Authors, along with publisher organisations, unions and most booksellers, conducted a strong campaign to retain territorial copyright.
“The ASA membership has once again demonstrated its quiet strength,” ASA Executive Director Dr Jeremy Fisher declared. “Our members have been constantly telephoning and writing to their parliamentary representatives pointing out …

An online essay contest by Editor Unleashed/Smashwords. Prize $500. Maximum words – 750. All welcome to enter. No fee. Rules below and click on the link at the bottom of the page to get to the forum.
1. If you’re new to the Editor Unleashed forums, welcome! Please introduce yourself in the Introductions Forum.
2. Entries may not exceed 750 words. This word length will be strictly enforced and entries that exceed word length will be removed.
3. Only one entry per person.
4. Please give your entry an original title, not “Why I …

Calling all Members! You are invited to attend the Ballarat Writers AGM. The 2009 Annual General Meeting of members of Ballarat Writers Inc. will be held on Saturday 28 November 2008 at Gong Gong Reservoir Park, Ballarat.
Agenda

Minutes of 2008 Annual General Meeting
Chair’s 2009 Report
Treasurer’s 2009 Report
Election of Office Bearers for 2010
Other Business
Fun and games

This is an opportunity to meet (and vote for) your Committee for 2010. Three committee positions are vacant and we are seeking new members to join us:
Publicity Officer
Readings Coordinator
Newsletter Editor
Anyone interested in any of these positions should …