Join a Writer's Centre or Group
If you're a beginner interested in learning more about writing, an established professional looking for like-minded souls, or somewhere in between, you can join one of Perth's three metropolitan writers centres or one of several other writing groups and organisations in Perth and throughout WA.
If you want to know more about the writing scene in Western Australia or would like a list of writing groups in WA, go to Frequently Asked Questions .
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Getting Started
- Creating Picture Books
- Creating Stories for Your Family
- Fantastic Fantasy Writing
- Fiction Writing Basics
- Powering into Poetry
- Writing a Screenplay
- Writing for Children
Getting Published
Getting SalesThe world of writing in hard copy
A library of publications ranging from directories of magazines and journals accepting work, to how to find a literary agent are available for browsing or short-term loan at Tom Collins House, corner Wood and Kirkwood streets, Swanbourne. Phone (08) 9384 4771 to arrange an appointment.
Find a Publisher
Publishing in Western Australia and the rest of the nation ranges from self-publishers through author-contribution publishers to commercial publishers. Most publishers in Australia are headquartered in the eastern states. The Centre's Literati database lists WA publishers. Our Links page will also connect you to several publishers' websites.
If you want to contact publishers in the eastern states, you can purchase the Queensland Writers' Centre's excellent Australian Writers' Marketplace or check the National Library's list of publishers.
Find a writer or editor
writingWA maintains a database of writers, editors and other toilers in the fields of literature who are available for manuscript assessment, co-writing and other forms of assistance to writers. Also available are the names of published writers experienced in working with writers groups and school students. Go to our Literati page and search for what you want.